United Way of Laramie County
United Way of Laramie County is a public charity based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It mobilizes community resources and funds local programs and partnerships focused on health, education, and financial stability, with the stated aim of helping individuals and families in Laramie County thrive.
United Way of Laramie County at a glance
In short: United Way of Laramie County gave $465K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Wyoming. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $464,900
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,828
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,166
- Total assets
- $557,230
- -37.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (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 Laramie County
- Contact
Mailing address: 3262 Nationway, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 638-8904
Website: https://unitedwayoflaramiecounty.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Laramie County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Healthworks ($101K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 89 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission and community partnership work center on Laramie County. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of Laramie County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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 $403K (2021) to $571K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthworks Cheyenne, WY | Health Care | $101,132 |
| Comea Inc Cheyenne, WY | Homeless Shelter | $41,189 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY | Youth Programs | $40,000 |
| Needs Inc Cheyenne, WY | Food & Clothing | $39,468 |
| Foster Grandparents Cheyenne, WY | Senior Mentoring | $38,000 |
| Special Friends of Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY | Youth Mentoring | $32,000 |
| Unaccompanied Student Initiatives Cheyenne, WY | Youth Housing | $24,016 |
| Wyoming 2-1-1 Initiative Cheyenne, WY | Health and Human Ser | $20,020 |
| Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY | Provide Meals | $18,928 |
| CASA of Laramie County Cheyenne, WY | Child Court Advocate | $15,403 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization states that it shares its Form 990 and independently audited financial statements as part of its commitment to transparency.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $557,230 | $753,647 | $830,614 | $464,900 | 18 | $1,266 |
| 2023 | $884,460 | $791,116 | $865,028 | $464,900 | 18 | $1,287 |
| 2022 | $1,081,075 | $777,724 | $887,850 | $464,900 | 18 | $301 |
| 2021 | $804,725 | $787,108 | $892,357 | $403,456 | 17 | $1,941 |
| 2020 | $1,112,363 | $1,023,442 | $1,077,366 | $571,000 | 18 | $3,073 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize and leverage community resources to create long-term change that produces healthy, educated, and financially stable individuals and families in Laramie County. Its 2024 filing describes work in education, economic mobility, and health. Its website groups partnership programs under Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
The organization says its Community Impact Grants go to Laramie County nonprofits whose goals and funding requests align with its focus areas. Examples of grantees’ work include HealthWorks’ medical and pharmacy services, as described by the organization; NEEDS Inc.’s emergency food, clothing, household items, and referrals; and Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne’s nutritious meals and homebound services. CASA of Laramie County says it provides volunteer court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children.
The organization also reports leading a Community Schools initiative that coordinates community resources around student success, and operating a year-round VITA program offering free tax preparation to eligible taxpayers. These are described as the funder’s own programs, rather than grants to outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way of Laramie County reported 18 grants totaling $464,900. Grant amounts ranged from $5,805 to $101,132, with a median of $17,166.
Largest reported grants included HealthWorks ($101,132), COMEA Inc ($41,189), Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne ($40,000), NEEDS Inc ($39,468), Foster Grandparents ($38,000), and Special Friends of Cheyenne ($32,000). Other recipients included Unaccompanied Student Initiatives ($24,016), Wyoming 2-1-1 Initiative ($20,020), Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne ($18,928), CASA of Laramie County ($15,403), Safehouse ($15,041), and Climb Wyoming ($15,015).
The organization says local expert volunteers identify and prioritize community needs, and that Community Investment Teams select funded program partners. It says it monitors programs to assess results. The amount of donations it receives directly affects the funds available for annual impact grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kris Whitfield (Executive Di), Erin McKinney (President), Bryan Pedersen (Vice Preside), Conner Hunsaker (Treasurer), Kaylee Harmon (Secretary), Dustin Woodhouse (Director), Dorothy Moen (Director), Trent Keller (Director), Tanya Keller (Director), and Aaron Courtney (Director).
United Way of Laramie County is led by Erin McKinney, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin McKinney
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Courtney
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbey Palma
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Woodhouse
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsay Orr
Prior Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Prior Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Young
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Courtney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Moen
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Kaysen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marv Espinoza
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Keller
Director
' Campaign → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Keller
Director
' Campaign → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Whitfield
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$57K (2022) → $75K (2024)
Bryan Pedersen
Vice President
' Campaign → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conner Hunsaker
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaylee Harmon
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Gay Woodhouse (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindi Kirkbride (2020–2023) — Prior Director
- Former: Sara Pedersen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ashley Harpstreith (2023) — Prior Director
- Former: Michelle Mulberry (2023) — Prior Director
- Former: Misha Westby (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Samuel Runyan (2020–2022) — Cit Chair
- Former: W. Joseph Horam MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Koehler (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Vernon Dobelmann (2021–2022) — Prior Executive
- Former: Alan Kirkbride (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brittany A. Ashby (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Connie Sloan-Cathcart (2020–2021) — Prior Executive Director
- Former: Katie Emmons (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Danielle Jensen-Ryan (2021) — ' Campaign
- Former: Jess Ryan (2021) — ' Campaign
- Former: Casey Turcato (2020) — Director
- Former: Pat Ashworth (2020) — Director
- Former: Renee Ashworth (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Roling (2020) — Director
- Former: Tish Corbridge (2020) — Controller
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 $75K, to Kris Whitfield (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Laramie County
How much does United Way of Laramie County give each year?
United Way of Laramie County gave $465K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $465K across 18 grants.
What is United Way of Laramie County's typical grant size?
United Way of Laramie County's median grant in 2024 was $17,166, and its average grant was $25,828, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Laramie County give grants?
United Way of Laramie County gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (17 grants).
Does United Way of Laramie County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Laramie County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Laramie County's largest grantees?
United Way of Laramie County's largest 2024 grantees include Healthworks ($101,132), Comea Inc ($41,189) and Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Laramie County?
United Way of Laramie County reported $557K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $754K.
What does United Way of Laramie County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize and leverage community resources to create long-term change that produces healthy, educated, and financially stable individuals and families in Laramie County. Its 2024 filing describes work in education, economic mobility, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Laramie County?
United Way of Laramie County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayoflaramiecounty.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Laramie County's EIN?
United Way of Laramie County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0186435. 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 April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 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 November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Laramie County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-laramie-county-morg_e9c430f28aa64c75ac3a0e3d5e719069
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