United Way of Lea County Inc
United Way of Lea County Inc is a public charity based in Hobbs, New Mexico. Formed in 1960, it provides funding to local charitable organizations, primarily through fundraising activities, and describes its work as bringing people and resources together to improve lives and build strong communities.
United Way of Lea County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Lea County Inc gave $676K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in New Mexico. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $675,500
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,167
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,956
- Total assets
- $2,037,113
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (99% 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 Lea County Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says grant availability is advertised and requests are accepted from Lea County nonprofits. An allocation committee of community members reviews requests and allocates funds based on what it considers most beneficial to Lea County.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 N Shipp Ste B Valor Bldg, Hobbs, NM 88240
Phone: (575) 397-2203
Website: https://uwolc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Lea County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cissy Food Ministry ($74K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 86 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving Lea County and Southeast New Mexico. In filing year 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 1% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Lea County Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $482K (2019) to $676K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $676K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cissy Food Ministry Hobbs, NM | General Support | $73,601 |
| Isaiahs Soup Kitchen Inc Hobbs, NM | General Support | $73,182 |
| Leaders Industries Hobbs, NM | General Support | $58,567 |
| Salvation Army Hobbs, NM | General Support | $52,983 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hobbs, NM | General Support | $51,839 |
| CASA of Lea County Hobbs, NM | General Support | $49,030 |
| Boys and Girls Club Hobbs, NM | General Support | $44,594 |
| Option Inc Hobbs, NM | General Support | $33,288 |
| Light of Lea County Hobbs, NM | General Support | $32,959 |
| Opportunity House Hobbs, NM | General Support | $30,028 |
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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 | $2,037,113 | $1,355,650 | $1,320,487 | $675,500 | 21 | $70,668 |
| 2023 | $1,868,261 | $1,333,644 | $1,204,215 | $623,473 | 18 | $34,994 |
| 2022 | $1,709,772 | $1,222,989 | $1,118,182 | $561,901 | 18 | $13,204 |
| 2021 | $1,913,752 | $1,015,060 | $1,075,610 | $666,395 | 15 | $50,124 |
| 2020 | $1,848,018 | $1,024,047 | $1,110,804 | $613,744 | 14 | $35,072 |
| 2019 | $1,735,663 | $885,411 | $833,404 | $481,755 | 12 | $19,150 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives and build strong communities, helping individuals and families achieve educational success, financial stability, and good health. Its website identifies five interconnected impact areas: education, health, financial stability, basic needs, and community resiliency.
Its 2024 filing says grant availability is advertised and requests are accepted from Lea County nonprofits. The filing describes distributions as general operating support unless restricted by a donor. The organization’s website also describes programs including 211 information and referrals, Project Feeding Families, Women United, ALICE-related work, and United We Read.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Cissy Food Ministry says it provides seniors in Lea County with weekly hot meals and food boxes; Isaiah’s Soup Kitchen says it serves hot meals and provides food boxes to people in need. Leaders Industries says it supports people with developmental disabilities through training and opportunities for community participation. CASA of Lea County says it advocates for abused and neglected children, while OPTION says it provides a safe haven and support for victims of domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $675,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,114 to $73,601, with a median of $23,956. The listed grants were primarily for general support.
The largest grants included Cissy Food Ministry, $73,601; Isaiah’s Soup Kitchen, $73,182; Leaders Industries, $58,567; Salvation Army, $52,983; Habitat for Humanity, $51,839; CASA of Lea County, $49,030; Boys and Girls Club, $44,594; OPTION Inc, $33,288; Light of Lea County, $32,959; and Opportunity House, $30,028.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca C. Titus as “PRESIDENT &” (the title is incomplete in the filing’s listing) and Fernando Jimenez as chair. Directors listed are Amancio Cruz, Mark Doporto, Lauren Healy, Juan Moreno, Jubel Patterson, Regina Reber, Angela Skinner, and Dickie Wall.
United Way of Lea County Inc is led by Rebecca C. Titus, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca C. Titus
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$74K (2024)
Fernando Jimenez
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jubel Patterson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Skinner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dickie Wall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Moreno Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Doporto
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amancio Cruz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Healy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Reber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lajuan Hayes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Hughes
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britain Kinney
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Becca Titus (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Dana Ankerholz (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Karen Fili (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Ponce (2023) — Director
- Former: Britain Rutledge (2023) — Director
- Former: Seth Ford (2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Chavarria (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Whitley (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rodney Davis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rosa Carrillo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Zeke Kaney (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Matt Burleson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Staci Barcuch (2019–2021) — Former Chair
- Former: Disa Walker (2019–2020) — Former Chair
- Former: Leonardo Fuentez (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Hardison (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Susan Marinovich (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Barry Young (2019) — Director
- Former: Gene Strickland (2019) — Director
- Former: Linda Boes (2019) — Executive of
- Former: Mark Roddenberry (2019) — Director
- Former: Scott Keenan (2019) — Director
- Former: Steve Sauceda (2019) — Past President
- Former: Susan Collins (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $74K, to Rebecca C Titus (President &).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Lea County Inc
How much does United Way of Lea County Inc give each year?
United Way of Lea County Inc gave $676K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $623K across 18 grants.
What is United Way of Lea County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Lea County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $23,956, and its average grant was $32,167, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Lea County Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does United Way of Lea County Inc give grants?
United Way of Lea County Inc gives mostly in New Mexico: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hobbs, NM (18 grants).
Does United Way of Lea County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Lea County Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Lea County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Lea County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cissy Food Ministry ($73,601), Isaiahs Soup Kitchen Inc ($73,182) and Leaders Industries ($58,567), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Lea County Inc?
United Way of Lea County Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does United Way of Lea County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives and build strong communities, helping individuals and families achieve educational success, financial stability, and good health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Lea County Inc?
The 2024 filing says grant availability is advertised and requests are accepted from Lea County nonprofits. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Lea County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Lea County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0196186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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