United Way of Kaufman County
United Way of Kaufman County is a public charity based in Kaufman, Texas, formed in 1992. It brings community resources together to support local nonprofits and provides scholarships to students pursuing college or trade school.
United Way of Kaufman County at a glance
In short: United Way of Kaufman County reported $72K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $72,289 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $132,910
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $106,836
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $8
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $196,862
- +63.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Kaufman County
- Next open deadline
- April 11, 2027 (United Way of Kaufman County Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Kings Fort Parkway Ste 105-516, Kaufman, TX 75142
Phone: (469) 595-1768
Website: https://kaufmancountyunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Kaufman County
Who United Way of Kaufman County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Kaufman, Texas, and describes its mission and community work as serving Kaufman County. Its scholarship program lists Kaufman County, Texas, as its geographic scope.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $131K (2023). In 2025 it reported $72K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Terrell Share Center Terrell, TX | Program Fundingdonor Designation | $19,500 |
| Camp Sweeney Gainesville, TX | Program Funding | $18,000 |
| Serenity Corner Terrell, TX | Program Fundingdonor Designation | $14,000 |
| Kaufman Co Emergency Childrens Shel Forney, TX | Program Funding | $14,000 |
| Salvation Army Kaufman, TX | Program Funding | $14,000 |
| American Red Cross Dallas, TX | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Lone Star CASA Inc Rockwall, TX | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Still Waters PS 23 Inc Kaufman, TX | Program Funding | $8,500 |
| Jake Es Riding Roundup Kaufman, TX | Program Funding | $8,000 |
| Senior Connect Kaufman, TX | Program Funding | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,910 | $106,836 | $196,862 | $72,289 | Total only | $8 |
| 2024 | $166,605 | $107,719 | $120,536 | — | — | $2,162 |
| 2023 | $238,476 | $140,870 | $212,309 | $131,000 | 11 | $81 |
| 2022 | $252,570 | $165,642 | $77,145 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $236,105 | $152,774 | $170,601 | $17,500 | 2 | $159 |
| 2019 | $259,411 | $150,709 | $195,367 | $50,900 | 12 | $248 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance the health, education, and financial stability of people in every community within Kaufman County. Its filing describes raising resources to support local nonprofits and bringing the community together to address local needs.
Its 2025 scholarship program is for high school seniors planning to attend college or trade school. Among organizations it supported in 2023, Lone Star CASA says it advocates for children in Kaufman and Rockwall counties who have experienced abuse or neglect. Senior Connect says it works to improve the quality of life of adults aged 60 and over through advocacy, community partnerships, nutrition, and other direct services.
Grantmaking
In 2023, United Way of Kaufman County reported making 11 grants totaling $131,000. The filing data lists no grants in 2024 or 2025. The amount and count for 2023 do not establish a typical grant size.
Notable 2023 grants included $10,000 to Lone Star CASA Inc. and $8,000 to Senior Connect. The organization’s filing says local partner agencies report quarterly on how donated funds are used. It also says scholarships are awarded based on eligibility requirements, with applications reviewed by a scholarship committee; payments go directly to the recipient’s educational institution for tuition.
The organization raises funds locally and distributes a portion as scholarships to high school seniors pursuing college or trade school. Its website’s 2025 scholarship application cycle had an April 11, 2025 return date, which has passed. A separately listed scholarship program has a deadline of April 11, 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Rheanne R. Archer, Executive Director; Derrell Coleman, Director; Thom Martin Jr., Director; Kalena Crossley, Board Chair; Tricia Simpson, Vice Chair; Andrew Berendzen, Treasurer; and Jessica Bethurum, Secretary.
United Way of Kaufman County is led by Kalena Crossley, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kalena Crossley
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rheanne R. Archer
Exe Director
Director → Exe Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $50K (2025)
Derrell Coleman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Martin Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Berendzen
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bethurum
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Simpson
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Beth Hood (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Charles Whitaker (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Debra Helm (2023–2024) — Exe Director
- Former: Alan Locke (2024) — Director
- Former: Jack Beavers (2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Quinn (2024) — Director
- Former: Kitty Brin (2021–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Elizabeth Mendez (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Donna Coleman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lacie Stephens (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Omayra Mata (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Brumbelow (2021–2022) — V Chair
- Former: Amber Dotson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clint Howie (2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Sanders (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Toby Hooser (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha Morgan (2021) — Director
- Former: Teri McCormack (2021) — Director
- Former: Chad McFarlane (2019) — Director
- Former: Cindy Tayem (2019) — Past Chairman
- Former: Crystal Hunter (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Fred Klingelberger (2019) — Director
- Former: Katie Phillips (2019) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Laura Henry (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Rainey (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Keyes (2019) — Director
- Former: Roxanne Turner (2019) — Chairman
- Former: Sharyll Downs (2019) — Director
- Former: Warren Roberts (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Rheanne R Archer (EXE Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Kaufman County
How much does United Way of Kaufman County give each year?
United Way of Kaufman County reported $72K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is United Way of Kaufman County?
United Way of Kaufman County reported $133K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $107K.
What does United Way of Kaufman County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance the health, education, and financial stability of people in every community within Kaufman County. Its filing describes raising resources to support local nonprofits and bringing the community together to address local needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Kaufman County?
United Way of Kaufman County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kaufmancountyunitedway.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Way of Kaufman County make grants?
The organization is based in Kaufman, Texas, and describes its mission and community work as serving Kaufman County. Its scholarship program lists Kaufman County, Texas, as its geographic scope.
What is United Way of Kaufman County's EIN?
United Way of Kaufman County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2420233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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