United Way of McPherson County Inc
United Way of McPherson County Inc is a public charity based in McPherson, Kansas. It raises and distributes funds to support health, education, and financial stability in McPherson County, with a stated mission of strengthening communities by mobilizing resources and addressing shared concerns.
United Way of McPherson County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of McPherson County Inc gave $207K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Kansas. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $206,884
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,688
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,067
- Total assets
- $1,252,728
- +9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (94% 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 McPherson County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 306 N Main, Mcpherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-5152
Website: https://unitedwaymcpherson.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of McPherson County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McPherson Housing Coalition ($43K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated community focus is McPherson County, Kansas. In 2025, 94% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 6% went to a recipient in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of McPherson County Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
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 $110K (2022) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson Housing Coalition McPherson, KS | General Support for Homeless Prevention | $43,200 |
| Stepmc McPherson, KS | General support for operating an anti-poverty porgram through relationship building | $31,550 |
| McPherson Family YMCA McPherson, KS | General support for the learn to swim, the y-kids, and the activate programs | $29,100 |
| McPherson County Council on Aging McPherson, KS | General Support for the Senior Center Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels McPherson, KS | General Support for the Daily Meals Program | $25,000 |
| The Dolly Parton Foundation - Dolly Parton Imagination Library Mahwah, NJ | Dpil Books & Mailing | $13,134 |
| Safehope Newton, KS | General support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault | $12,400 |
| CASA - a Voice for Children Inc Newton, KS | General Support for the Advocacy Service Program | $12,000 |
| McPherson Special Olympics McPherson, KS | General Support for the Special Olympics Program | $8,500 |
| Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center Newton, KS | General Support for the Child Advocacy Services | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,252,728 | $362,508 | $328,003 | $206,884 | 10 | $52,248 |
| 2024 | $1,139,763 | $332,669 | $329,095 | $179,268 | 10 | $31,153 |
| 2023 | $973,873 | $292,068 | $268,819 | $180,948 | 9 | $17,872 |
| 2022 | $854,845 | $301,394 | $264,769 | $110,048 | 7 | $25,412 |
| 2021 | $1,024,965 | $348,100 | $326,258 | $140,906 | 9 | $11,541 |
| 2020 | $787,670 | $324,061 | $315,524 | $122,173 | 8 | $17,065 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to build stronger communities by mobilizing resources for the common good and addressing systemic gaps that hinder people with the greatest needs from accessing necessary resources. Its 2023 filing describes its focus as education, health, and income, and reports past work that included rent and utility assistance for households affected by COVID-19, support for safe and affordable housing, and childhood literacy programs.
Its 2025 grants included support for housing, anti-poverty work, youth and family programs, senior services, meals, and services for survivors of violence and child abuse. The McPherson Housing Coalition describes its mission as expanding access to safe, quality, affordable housing and promoting family and individual self-sufficiency. The McPherson Family YMCA describes its mission as strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The McPherson County Council on Aging describes its services as elderly information and referral, and support for senior centers in the county.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $206,884. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $43,200, with a median of $19,067. Its largest grants included $43,200 to McPherson Housing Coalition for homeless prevention; $31,550 to STEPMC for operating an anti-poverty program; $29,100 to McPherson Family YMCA for youth and family programs; and $25,000 each to McPherson County Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels for senior-center support and daily meals, respectively.
Other 2025 grants included $13,134 to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for books and mailing; $12,400 to Safehope for support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; $12,000 to CASA: A Voice for Children for advocacy services; $8,500 to McPherson Special Olympics; and $7,000 to Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lara Vanderhoof as president, Brad Miller as past president, and Aly Weyand as treasurer. It also lists Cindy Goldsmith, Lindsay Helms, Logan Schrag, Tina Anderson, Jackie Gilby, Jodi Baerg, and Alaina Polston as board members.
The organization’s website describes its board as its governing body, with volunteer members serving three-year terms, and lists Grace Gougis as president and Lara Vanderhoof as past president.
United Way of McPherson County Inc is led by Laura Parks, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Parks
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$15K (2025)
Lara Vanderhoof
President
Board Member → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Miller
Past President
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bret Christiansen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aly Weyand
Treasurer
Board Member → Communications Chair, 2022
Communications Chair → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Goldsmith
Board Member
Board Member → Campaign Chair, 2023
Campaign Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Beckman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dara Reese
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Anderson
Board Member
Board Member → Dpil Co Chair, 2023
Dpil Co Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alaina Polston
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Laughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin O'Conner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Gilby
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Baerg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karissa Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Helms
Board Member
Communications Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Schrag
Board Member
Allocation Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Grieb
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Yowell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Gougis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Kena Dacus (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Lenny Favara (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Lyne (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Roy (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Josh Oliver (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Wisby (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Colaw (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kenny Yeung (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lucas Lowry (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anika Polzin (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Brandon Trost (2020–2022) — Triatholon Chair
- Former: Katie Anderson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ray Reno (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert J. Mackey (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Ronda Sjogren (2020–2022) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Shiloh Vincent (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Reynolds (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Enrique Barreiro (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Hitt (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Courtney Swart (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Johnette Shepek (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Rothrock (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Barkley (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tami Gossett (2020–2021) — Community Impact Chair
- Former: Chandler Short (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Worden (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marc Robertson (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Laura Parks (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of McPherson County Inc
How much does United Way of McPherson County Inc give each year?
United Way of McPherson County Inc gave $207K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $179K across 10 grants.
What is United Way of McPherson County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of McPherson County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,067, and its average grant was $20,688, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of McPherson County Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does United Way of McPherson County Inc give grants?
United Way of McPherson County Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were McPherson, KS (6 grants) and Newton, KS (3 grants).
Does United Way of McPherson County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of United Way of McPherson County Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of McPherson County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of McPherson County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include McPherson Housing Coalition ($43,200), Stepmc ($31,550) and McPherson Family YMCA ($29,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of McPherson County Inc?
United Way of McPherson County Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $363K.
What does United Way of McPherson County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to build stronger communities by mobilizing resources for the common good and addressing systemic gaps that hinder people with the greatest needs from accessing necessary resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of McPherson County Inc?
United Way of McPherson County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaymcpherson.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of McPherson County Inc's EIN?
United Way of McPherson County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6091832. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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