United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc
United Way of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties is a local public charity based in Zanesville, Ohio. It supports agencies and programs serving its communities through local fundraising and an annual investment process.
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc gave $433K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $433,230
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $19,692
- Median grant
- $11,380
- Total assets
- $5,490,224
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 158 N 5Th St, Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 454-6872
Website: https://unitedwayofmpm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($82K). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,183), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says its local investment process serves Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2021) to $433K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Zanesville, OH | Various Programs | $81,686 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Area Dayton, OH | HELPLINK211 | $57,500 |
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | Family Stability | $49,666 |
| Zanesville Habitat for Humanity Millfield, OH | Homeownership | $37,700 |
| Buckeye Valley Family YMCA Zanesville, OH | Backpack Program | $30,975 |
| Guernsey County Community Developme Cambridge, OH | Medical Transport | $25,224 |
| Muskingum County Community Foundati Zanesville, OH | Imagination Library | $15,000 |
| Perry County District Library New Lexington, OH | Imagination Library | $14,500 |
| Kate Love Simpson Morgan County Lib McConnelsville, OH | Imagination Library | $12,000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers Zanesville, OH | Sdoh Interventions | $11,989 |
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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 | $5,490,224 | $673,255 | $899,837 | $433,230 | 22 | $72,665 |
| 2023 | $5,197,373 | $1,333,794 | $695,747 | — | — | $71,607 |
| 2022 | $4,582,572 | $-253,797 | $776,819 | $347,686 | 1 | $-72,524 |
| 2021 | $5,608,085 | $1,291,137 | $733,024 | $282,596 | 1 | $37,322 |
| 2020 | $5,078,093 | $1,286,085 | $736,778 | $321,384 | 1 | $10,905 |
| 2019 | $4,699,617 | $1,278,823 | $812,020 | $378,106 | 1 | $11,277 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s website states its mission is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. It describes its community priorities as healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency.
Its 2024 grants included support for programs addressing shelter and emergency needs, family stability, homeownership, medical and other transportation, children’s books, and youth services. One supported organization, Catholic Social Services Inc., describes its own mission as helping poor and vulnerable seniors and families reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $433,230. Grant amounts ranged from $5,525 to $81,686, with a median of $11,380. Among the largest reported grants were $81,686 to the Salvation Army in Zanesville for various programs; $57,500 to United Way of Greater Dayton Area for HelpLink211; $49,666 to Ohio University Foundation for family stability; and $37,700 to Zanesville Habitat for Humanity for homeownership. Other grants included $30,975 to Buckeye Valley Family YMCA for its backpack program and $25,224 to Guernsey County Community Development for medical transport. The 2024 filing also lists $9,675 to Catholic Social Services Inc.
The website’s funding application page says the 2026 investment application is not currently accepting applications. Applicants must create or use an account, complete all fields (using “N/A” where applicable), and submit the application; incomplete applications are not accepted. Applicants can save a draft and return to it. Applications are used by the investment committee to recommend funding, and completing one does not guarantee an award. The stated funding period is July 2026 through June 2027, with possible but unguaranteed exceptions. Budget guidelines cap indirect costs at 20%, limit funding for the same position to three years, require reimbursement for newly funded positions after hiring is complete, and rule out funding that increases dollars while decreasing the number of people served. The organization’s filing says lump-sum grantees must submit quarterly spending reports; reimbursement grantees provide documentation of prior-month eligible costs before reimbursement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tracey Ballas as CEO and Meg Deedrick as former CEO. Directors listed include Danny Brenneman, Carter Brown, Marc Carpenter, Kelley Daspit, Kylie Emmert, Jennifer Folden, Sasha Grundfast, and Carol Howdyshell.
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc is led by Tracey Ballas, CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracey Ballas
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$43K (2024)
David Stewart
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Deedrick
Former CEO
Executive Di → Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$40K (2024)
Carol Howdyshell
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Vensil
Past Chair
Board → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Carpenter
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Daspit
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Jarrett
Treasurer
Board → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kylie Emmert
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Williams
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Brenneman
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Parry
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Brown
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Folden
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Grundfast
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Dave Stewart (2021–2023) — Board
- Former: Jenn Folden (2022–2023) — Board
- Former: Eric Holsky (2019–2022) — Board
- Former: Jared Dosch (2019–2022) — Board
- Former: Lynn Mercer (2019–2022) — Board
- Former: Megan Durst (2019–2022) — Board
- Former: Nancy Evangelista (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Mike Bennett (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Cheryl Boley (2019–2021) — Board
- Former: Betsy Kleinnecht (2019–2020) — Board
- Former: Jason Wilhelm (2019–2020) — Board
- Former: John Creek (2019–2020) — Board
- Former: Katie Graham (2019–2020) — Board
- Former: Mary Kitzig (2019) — Board
- Former: Ryan Lynn (2019) — Board
- Former: Stacy Evangelista (2019) — Board
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 $43K, to Tracey Ballas (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc
How much does United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc give each year?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc gave $433K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,380, and its average grant was $19,692, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc give grants?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Zanesville, OH (9 grants) and New Lexington, OH (3 grants).
Does United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Imagination Library" (3 grants).
Who are United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army ($81,686), United Way of Greater Dayton Area ($57,500) and Ohio University Foundation ($49,666), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,183), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $673K.
What does United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc fund?
The organization’s website states its mission is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. It describes its community priorities as healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayofmpm.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's EIN?
United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4379456. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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