United Way of Johnson & Washington Count
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, with an office location at 160 Southgate Avenue Suite A. Founded in 1961, the organization mobilizes community resources and supports partner agencies to address urgent needs and improve lives across a twenty-city region in Johnson and Washington counties.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
31
+19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-9.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's vision is to support "a strong, supportive, safe and healthier community" by uniting in purpose to improve lives through mobilizing the caring power of the community.
Primary focus areas include:
- Education: Ensuring children have the support systems and services to succeed in school
- Income Stability: Supporting individuals and families to become financially stable and self-sufficient
- Health: Providing access to mental and physical care, and access to healthy choices
Grantmaking
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties supports 28-29 partner agencies through funding, resources provision, and collaborative approaches to solving community-wide issues.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves Johnson and Washington counties in Iowa, encompassing a twenty-city region. Grantmaking focuses primarily on Iowa and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total assets: $2,907,038
- Total revenues: $2,518,353
- Total expenses: $2,321,781
- Total giving: $1,262,659
Staffing: The organization employs 8-12 staff members.
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 98% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, leadership, and community culture.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,907,038 | $3,138,931 | $3,485,615 |
| Revenue | $2,518,353 | $2,146,941 | $2,551,659 |
| Expenses | $2,321,781 | $2,499,760 | $2,417,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,473 | $26,025 | $11,608 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew T Getz is listed as a Board Member.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEN DEVAISHER | BOARD CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| JACKI TOWNSEND | PAST CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| MICHAEL LEHMAN | TREASURER/INTERNAL OPERATIONS CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| MARSHA WOLFF | COMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR (THRU 1/2025) | 1.5 | — |
| BARBARA THOMAS | RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| JUSTIN BISHOP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHY COURTNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY HAWES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RYAN HEIAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANE KRON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGIE LEYDEN VAN-GUNDY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/2024) | 1 | — |
| CHACE RAMEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM ROCKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BROOKE STRAHN-KOLLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RYAN SWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZ TOVAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRICIA VAN ROEKEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER BANTA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $111,436 |
| EMMA BARNUM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 37.5 | $50,399 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties partners with the University of Iowa on an annual fall charitable giving campaign, through which employees can make payroll deductions or renew pledges. The campaign highlights programs including Ready Set School and Holiday Adopt-A-Family initiatives, as well as disaster preparedness and response efforts.
University of Iowa & United Way of Johnson County and Washington CountiesThe organization serves as a safety net for service-providing agencies and responds when disaster strikes vulnerable populations in the community.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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