United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc. is a public charity based in Mount Vernon, Ohio, formed in 1951. It assesses community needs and invests donor contributions in programs serving Knox County, with a focus on education, financial stability, health, and community resiliency.
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc gave $646K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $646,189
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,011
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,623,193
- +13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 305 East High Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: (740) 397-5721
Website: https://uwayknox.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc
Community Investment Program (General Funding)
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Timely Grant Program
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Women United Grant Program
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Deadline not published
Who United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Knox County Headstart Inc ($135K). Together the top 10 received $568K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 92 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated funding scope is Knox County, Ohio. All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $620K (2023) to $733K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $646K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Headstart Inc Mount Vernon, OH | Head start and early head start programs/ child and family health and wellness promotion/ parents support initiative | $135,035 |
| New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County Inc Mount Vernon, OH | Advocacy and support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence | $82,000 |
| The Winter Sanctuary Inc Mount Vernon, OH | Homeless Shelter Services and Client Advocacy | $60,000 |
| Interchurch Social Services of Knox County Mount Vernon, OH | Financial Aid | $60,000 |
| The Freedom Center Mount Vernon, OH | Program Care Management/ Strengthening Families | $58,000 |
| YMCA of Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, OH | Community Wellness Program | $47,500 |
| Salvation Army Mount Vernon, OH | Youth Programs/ Emergency Services | $39,500 |
| Public Health Partnership of Knox County Mount Vernon, OH | Knox Out Tobacco Program/ Oral Hygiene/ Senior Wellness | $37,500 |
| Knox County Foundation Mount Vernon, OH | Job Finding Assistance; Transport/Med Central | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Mount Vernon, OH | Pathway to Home Ownership Program | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,623,193 | $1,374,104 | $1,243,195 | $646,189 | 17 | $130,421 |
| 2023 | $1,437,078 | $1,178,892 | $1,132,087 | $619,818 | 18 | $120,297 |
| 2022 | $1,479,447 | $1,030,726 | $1,224,200 | $732,952 | 19 | $-137,532 |
| 2021 | $1,684,816 | $1,024,780 | $1,135,473 | $695,800 | 16 | $122,009 |
| 2020 | $1,760,713 | $1,031,020 | $1,126,817 | $709,129 | 22 | $79,991 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to assess the needs of Knox County and strategically invest donor contributions in programs targeting community needs. Its stated priority areas are education, financial stability, and health. Its website also identifies Youth Opportunity, Healthcare and Wellness, Financial Stability, and Community Resiliency as core pillars.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes supported programs that help children prepare for school, help households become more financially stable, and support healthy lifestyles. Its 2024 grants included early childhood and family services, survivor support, shelter and financial assistance, community wellness, youth programs, health initiatives, and housing-related assistance.
Among the grantees, The Winter Sanctuary says its mission is to provide seasonal emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness and connect them with resources for success and self-sufficiency. Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope so everyone can have a decent place to live. These are grantees’ stated missions, not United Way’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way reported 17 grants totaling $646,189. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $135,035, with a median of $30,000. Its largest 2024 awards included $135,035 to Knox County Headstart for Head Start and Early Head Start programs and child and family wellness initiatives; $82,000 to New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County for survivor advocacy and support; and $60,000 each to The Winter Sanctuary for shelter services and client advocacy and Interchurch Social Services of Knox County for financial aid.
Other listed 2024 awards included $58,000 to The Freedom Center for program care management and strengthening families; $47,500 to YMCA of Mount Vernon for community wellness; $39,500 to the Salvation Army for youth programs and emergency services; and $37,500 to the Public Health Partnership of Knox County for health programs. The 2024 filing also lists awards to Knox County Foundation ($30,000), Habitat for Humanity ($18,000), Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission ($16,500), and Boy Scouts of America–Muskingum Valley Council ($14,000).
The website describes long-term funding as year-round support for community agencies, with awards paid monthly through the following calendar year. Applicants must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a governing board of directors; reporting is biannual. The application portal opens October 1, followed by presentations in mid-November, committee review, and board approval. The stated 2026 deadline is October 1, 2026.
The Timely Grant Program offers short-term funding for urgent needs, such as pilot programs, capital projects, and one-time initiatives. Applicants must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3), identify a need within a core pillar, and propose a response. The website says applications were closed for 2025, a past cycle. Women United supports projects affecting women and children in leadership, female health, and equal opportunity education; applicants do not have to be affiliated with a 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Bell as president and Lisa Lloyd as treasurer. It lists Marne Ausec, Wendi Fowler, Todd Hawkins, Lisa Bragg, Bethany Celmar, Dr. Suzanne Helming, Sam Filkins, and Josh Filler as directors.
The organization’s website identifies Katie Ellis as executive director and Isabel Mcdonald as communications coordinator.
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc is led by Lori Jones-Perkins, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Jones-Perkins
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $34K (2024)
Kathleen Ellis
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$39K (2024)
Brian Bell
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Ridenbaugh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Celmar
Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee McDaniel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Helming
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Hawkins
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marne Ausec
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Filkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Snively
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Rinehart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Filler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bragg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Taylor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendi Fowler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lloyd
Treasurer
Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Andrea Hayes-Caudill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James McLaughlin (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Brenneman (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Bob Boss (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Casey Brayshaw (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Josh Kirby (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cindy Higgs (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Harris (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Blanchard (2020) — Director
- Former: Meredith Bonham (2020) — Director
- Former: Ty Moore (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Kathleen Ellis (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc
How much does United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc give each year?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc gave $646K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $620K across 18 grants.
What is United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $38,011, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc give grants?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mount Vernon, OH (15 grants).
Does United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Knox County Headstart Inc ($135,035), New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County Inc ($82,000) and The Winter Sanctuary Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to assess the needs of Knox County and strategically invest donor contributions in programs targeting community needs. Its stated priority areas are education, financial stability, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwayknox.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's EIN?
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4411236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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