United Way of Lamar County
United Way of Lamar County is a public charity based in Paris, Texas. It describes itself as a locally operated, volunteer-driven nonprofit serving Lamar County and says it funds programs serving local residents.
United Way of Lamar County at a glance
In short: United Way of Lamar County gave $495K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,025
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,054
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,068
- Total assets
- $1,132,500
- -8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Lamar County
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for applications for 2027 funding was June 5, 2026, at noon; that date has passed. The listed Letter of Intent meetings were April 7 or April 8, 2026, and those dates have also passed.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for applications for 2027 funding was June 5, 2026, at noon; that date has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1, Paris, TX 75461
Phone: (903) 784-6642
Website: https://lamarcountyuw.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Lamar County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Red River Vall ($78K). Together the top 10 received $403K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 87 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it funds programs serving Lamar County residents. Its 2025 grant data show 98% of grant dollars going to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients whose state is not identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Lamar County open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $459K (2022) to $534K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $495K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Red River Vall Paris, TX | Assistance | $77,520 |
| RRV Down Syndrome Society Paris, TX | Assistance | $60,250 |
| Lamar County Food Pantry Paris, TX | Assistance | $53,867 |
| The Salvation Army Paris, TX | Assistance | $52,915 |
| The King's Daughters Paris, TX | Assistance | $44,504 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Paris, TX | Assistance | $27,100 |
| Lamar County Child Welfare Board Paris, TX | Assistance | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross Paris, TX | Assistance | $22,008 |
| CASA for Kids Paris, TX | Assistance | $20,504 |
| Paris Habitat for Humanity Paris, TX | Assistance | $20,068 |
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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 | $1,132,500 | $804,638 | $966,708 | $495,025 | 19 | $1,110 |
| 2024 | $1,240,743 | $1,116,721 | $925,081 | $493,346 | 16 | $31,742 |
| 2023 | $1,056,673 | $829,148 | $961,299 | $533,751 | 16 | $35,330 |
| 2022 | $1,083,631 | $1,049,575 | $911,904 | $458,718 | 18 | $-28,401 |
| 2021 | $1,037,864 | $864,751 | $763,739 | $473,539 | 18 | $37,093 |
| 2020 | $903,882 | $717,441 | $630,191 | $503,177 | 19 | $8,760 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to generate, organize, and distribute resources to help meet evolving community needs, focusing on education, income, and health. Its stated goals include helping children and youth achieve their potential, helping families become financially stable while meeting basic needs, and improving community health.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address food assistance and child welfare. For example, Lamar County Food Pantry says its mission is to feed people in Lamar County efficiently and without discrimination. CASA for Kids says it trains volunteer advocates for children assigned to it by courts and works to help prevent child abuse. The Children’s Advocacy Center says it provides a setting for evaluating child abuse that minimizes further trauma to children and supports the investigative process.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Lamar County reported 19 grants totaling $495,025. Grant amounts ranged from $5,004 to $77,520, with a median of $20,068. Among the largest awards were $77,520 to Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley, $60,250 to RRV Down Syndrome Society, $53,867 to Lamar County Food Pantry, $52,915 to The Salvation Army, and $44,504 to The King’s Daughters.
The funder’s website describes an annual spring cycle for Community Investment Grants. Applicants first submit a Letter of Intent to determine eligibility; eligible organizations are invited to apply. Board members conduct site visits, and community volunteers hear applicant presentations and evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. A Citizen’s Review Panel recommends awards to the board for approval. Monthly grant payments begin in January of the following year.
The website lists eligibility requirements including IRS 501(c)(3) or 170(c)(1) status, written bylaws, a compliant nondiscrimination policy, and a local board that oversees the organization, meets at least four times a year, keeps meeting minutes, and follows board-governance best practices. It also specifies a local advisory board for applicants whose governing board is outside Lamar County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melissa Allen, Stephen Benson, Blair Briscoe, Andy Cobb, Willy Dyck, Jason Exum, and Amanda Green as directors; Dillon Cecil as treasurer; Kandace Davidson as past president; and Melissa Gordon as vice president.
United Way of Lamar County is led by Greg Higgins, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Higgins
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny Wilson
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amanda Green
Director
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andy Cobb
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Exum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie Redus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yesica Munguia
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Swati Prakash
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Caressha Milton
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melissa Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Willy Dyck
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alicia Moore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Blair Briscoe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah Lumbert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stephen Benson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kandace Davidson
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Gordon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dillon Cecil
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Clint Cheatwood (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mihir Pankaj (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Shelley Landers (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Janice Gibbons (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brenda Wells (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Don Dickerson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Moss (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristi Hodgkiss (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Russell Thrasher (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Chadwick (2020) — Past President
- Former: David Beyleryan (2020) — Director
- Former: Julia Crawford (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Lamar County
How much does United Way of Lamar County give each year?
United Way of Lamar County gave $495K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $493K across 16 grants.
What is United Way of Lamar County's typical grant size?
United Way of Lamar County's median grant in 2025 was $20,068, and its average grant was $26,054, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Lamar County that year got $9K on average.
Where does United Way of Lamar County give grants?
United Way of Lamar County gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paris, TX (16 grants).
Does United Way of Lamar County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Lamar County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (15 grants).
Who are United Way of Lamar County's largest grantees?
United Way of Lamar County's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Red River Vall ($77,520), RRV Down Syndrome Society ($60,250) and Lamar County Food Pantry ($53,867), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Lamar County?
United Way of Lamar County reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $805K.
What does United Way of Lamar County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to generate, organize, and distribute resources to help meet evolving community needs, focusing on education, income, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Lamar County?
United Way of Lamar County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lamarcountyuw.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Lamar County's EIN?
United Way of Lamar County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0886453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
Live grants for the work United Way of Lamar County funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Lamar County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-lamar-county-morg_4e8cbba3acac43fe92feed4f0fbc4bab
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