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United Way of Marion County Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Ocala, FL EIN: 59-0946642 Website

United Way of Marion County Inc is a public charity based in Ocala, Florida. It brings together local resources and supports community programs and partner agencies addressing needs in Marion County.

United Way of Marion County Inc at a glance

In short: United Way of Marion County Inc gave $758K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $76K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$758,438
+34.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
10
-23.1% vs 2024
Average grant
$75,844
+74.2% vs 2024
Median grant
$59,719
Total assets
$4,930,195
+19.1% 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 Marion County Inc

Contact

Mailing address: 1401 Ne 2Nd Street, Ocala, FL 34470
Phone: (352) 732-9696
Website: https://uwmc.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who United Way of Marion County Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Arnette House: $158KArnette House$158KSalvation Army: $122KSalvation Army$122KMarion Senior Services: $120KMarion Senior Services$120KEpiscopal Children's Services: $100KEpiscopal Children's Services$100KShepherd's Lighthouse: $60KShepherd's Lighthouse$60KFlorida Center for the Blind: $59KFlorida Center for the Blind$59KBlessed Trinity Catholic Church 3016293 3016293: $54KBlessed Trinity CatholicChurch 3016293 3016293$54KEarly Learning Coalition: $32KEarly Learning Coalition$32KBoys & Girls Club: $27KBoys & Girls Club$27KCommunity of Gratitude: $26KCommunity of Gratitude$26K

The largest 2025 recipient was Arnette House ($158K). Together the top 10 received $758K.

Grant Size Distribution

96 grants across all recorded years

62<$50K23$50–100K9$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M2$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 96 (65%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization describes its work as focused on Marion County, Florida, and says its partner agencies serve Marion County.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

OcalaBelleviewGainesvilleJacksonvilleOcklawahaOrlandoSummerfieldStuart

How United Way of Marion County Inc gives

  • Giving fell 95% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M26 grants2019 38 grants2020 22 grants2022 13 grants2023 13 grants2024 10 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $542K (2023) to $14.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $758K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arnette House family counseling$157,700
Salvation Army food, utility, salary$122,000
Marion Senior Services general support$120,000
Episcopal Children's Services head start program$100,000
Shepherd's Lighthouse shelter$60,000
Florida Center for the Blind vision screening$59,438
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 3016293 3016293 invest ocala$54,400
Early Learning Coalition success by 6$32,000
Boys & Girls Club general support$27,300
Community of Gratitude invest ocala$25,600
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$4,930,195$3,438,352$2,583,667$758,43810$208,769
2024$4,139,055$2,274,952$2,218,906$565,95213$207,435
2023$3,927,558$1,488,847$2,332,718$542,46213$302,220
2022$4,846,839$16,249,109$16,913,888$14,395,85322$310,029
2020$5,684,552$2,036,831$2,657,820$1,492,67938$118,270
2019$5,999,720$2,219,318$2,399,209$1,215,79626$159,887

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families and build a strong community by uniting people and organizations to create measurable results and lasting impact. Its 2024 filing describes a strategic focus on education, financial stability, and health.

Its website also identifies four focus areas: youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community, and community resiliency. Programs it lists include ReadingPals, Community Partnership Schools, Strong Families, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, the 2.4 Million Meals Campaign, Nourish Now Campaign, and the Long-Term Recovery Group. The organization says it invests in partner agencies serving Marion County.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $758,438. Grants ranged from $25,600 to $157,700, with a median grant of $59,719.

The largest reported grants were $157,700 to Arnette House for family counseling; $122,000 to the Salvation Army for food, utility, and salary support; $120,000 to Marion Senior Services for general support; $100,000 to Episcopal Children’s Services for a Head Start program; and $60,000 to Shepherd’s Lighthouse for shelter. Other grants included $59,438 to Florida Center for the Blind for vision screening, $54,400 to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church for Invest Ocala, $32,000 to Early Learning Coalition for Success by 6, $27,300 to Boys & Girls Club for general support, and $25,600 to Community of Gratitude for Invest Ocala.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Dr. James Henningsen and Alan Keesee as chair; Doug Day as treasurer; Kevin Sheilley and Linda Allcott as vice presidents of administration; and Ken Ausley, Chris Carlisle, Matt Clay, Kourtney Corcoran, and Matt Cretul as board members.

United Way of Marion County Inc is led by Robert Haight, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 27 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Robert Haight

    President & CEO

    President → President & CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    45 hrs/week

    $104K (2024) → $109K (2025)

  • James Henningsen

    Chair

    Board Member → Chair & Board Memeber, 2023

    Chair & Board Memeber → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan Keesee

    Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Lander

    Board Memeber

    Board Member → Board Memeber, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Stone

    Board Memeber

    Vc Annual Ca → Chairman Elect, 2020

    Chairman Elect → Board Memeber, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Willis MD

    Board Memeber

    Board Member → Board Memeber, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • kevin Sheilley

    Vc Administration

    Strategic Pl → Vc Strategic Planning & Board Memeber, 2023

    Vc Strategic Planning & Board Memeber → Vc Administration, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles McIntosh

    Board Memeber

    Board Member → Board Memeber, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lina Piedrahita

    Board Memeber

    Board Member → Board Memeber, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Allcott

    Vc Administration

    Board Member → Vc Administration & Board Memeber, 2023

    Vc Administration & Board Memeber → Vc Administration, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristy Rowland

    Board Memeber

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chirs Altobellow

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Carlisle

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dale French

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diana Williams

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doug Day

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Ausley

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kourtney Corcoran

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kunal Gaekwad

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie Ann Truluck

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Loren Thrasher

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Clay

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Cretul

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Virnig

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pete Lee

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rashad Jones

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Willam Gladson

    Board Memeber

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (30)
  • Former: Adam Woods (2019–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Chris Altobello (2019–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Chuck Trout (2019–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Gregory C Harrell (2019–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Rusty Branson (2019–2024) — Treasurer & Board Memeber
  • Former: Jared Jack Konstanty (2020–2024) — Annual Giving Chair
  • Former: Mark Vianello (2020–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Rich Larkin (2020–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Lisa Patton (2022–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Peggy Bourne (2022–2024) — Secretary & Board Memeber
  • Former: Shane Alexander (2022–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Greg Harrell (2023–2024) — Chair of the Board Elect
  • Former: Margarete Talbert-Irving (2023–2024) — Board Memeber
  • Former: Erin Buss (2019–2022) — Vc Administrator
  • Former: Lauren Debrick (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Angie Umpleby (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Angy Scroble (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: John Zobler (2019–2020) — Vc Strategic
  • Former: Kathleen Woodring (2019–2020) — Vc Community
  • Former: Kathy Judkins (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Ken Russell (2019–2020) — Vc Resource
  • Former: Patty Schiefer (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Steven Lee (2019–2020) — Vc Administrator
  • Former: William Paul Jr. (2019–2020) — Chairman of
  • Former: Brad Rogers (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Elizabeth Chryst (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeff Primm (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Lola Gonzalez (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Greiner (2019) — Past Board C
  • Former: Phil Schuck (2019) — Vc Administrator

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

Robert Haight — President & CEO: $109KRobert HaightPresident & CEO$109K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $109K, to Robert Haight (President & CEO).

Frequently asked questions about United Way of Marion County Inc

How much does United Way of Marion County Inc give each year?

United Way of Marion County Inc gave $758K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $566K across 13 grants.

What is United Way of Marion County Inc's typical grant size?

United Way of Marion County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $59,719, and its average grant was $75,844, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Does United Way of Marion County Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 20% of United Way of Marion County Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Who are United Way of Marion County Inc's largest grantees?

United Way of Marion County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Arnette House ($157,700), Salvation Army ($122,000) and Marion Senior Services ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is United Way of Marion County Inc?

United Way of Marion County Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.

What does United Way of Marion County Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families and build a strong community by uniting people and organizations to create measurable results and lasting impact. Its 2024 filing describes a strategic focus on education, financial stability, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Marion County Inc?

United Way of Marion County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwmc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

Where does United Way of Marion County Inc make grants?

The organization describes its work as focused on Marion County, Florida, and says its partner agencies serve Marion County.

What is United Way of Marion County Inc's EIN?

United Way of Marion County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0946642. 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

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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