United Way of North Central Ohio Inc
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc is a public charity based in Marion, Ohio. It brings people, organizations, and resources together to improve lives across Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Seneca, and Wyandot counties, and funds programs intended to create measurable community impact.
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of North Central Ohio Inc gave $503K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $503,320
- +25.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,358
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $3,168,718
- +44.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of North Central Ohio Inc
- How to Apply
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Community Impact Sustaining Grant applications are submitted through the organization’s application portal. The applicant must be a tax-exempt organization or public agency working in one of the five counties served, and the program must show measurable impact in at least one Bold Impact Area. The organization does not fund individuals, endowments, capital campaigns, political organizations or campaigns, religious organizations for religious purposes, or sports teams.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026–2027 Community Impact Sustaining Grant application cycle is closed.
- Deadline
- The 2026–2027 Community Impact Sustaining Grant application cycle is closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 198 E Center Street, Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 383-3108
Website: https://unitedwaynco.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of North Central Ohio Inc
Who United Way of North Central Ohio Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marion Matters ($70K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 114 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Seneca, and Wyandot counties in Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining recipient-state share is unidentified in the filing data provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of North Central Ohio Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $368K (2021) to $533K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Matters Marion, OH | — | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Marion, OH | — | $55,000 |
| Marion Shelter Program Marion, OH | — | $50,000 |
| Other Grants Less Than 5000 | — | $38,120 |
| Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring Mansfield, OH | — | $30,000 |
| Turning Point Marion, OH | — | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Columbus Columbus, OH | — | $20,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program Marion, OH | — | $20,000 |
| Marion Voices Folklife Caledonia, OH | — | $17,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toldedo, OH | — | $16,250 |
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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 | $3,168,718 | $2,336,787 | $1,351,164 | $503,320 | 26 | $61,399 |
| 2024 | $2,188,109 | $1,118,246 | $914,220 | $401,363 | 22 | $47,490 |
| 2023 | $2,052,321 | $911,941 | $1,006,442 | $533,000 | 23 | $19,568 |
| 2022 | $1,951,925 | $1,163,628 | $1,075,816 | $413,085 | 23 | $18,984 |
| 2021 | $1,944,977 | $1,157,843 | $1,123,805 | $368,218 | 20 | $11,403 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to bring people, organizations, and resources together to create solutions that improve the lives of every person in every community in its region. Its website describes work supporting youth opportunity, safe and affordable housing, access to necessities and healthcare, and financial empowerment and self-sufficiency. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable impact in at least one Bold Impact Area.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Marion Matters describes its mission as providing personal growth and development through classes and mentor connections. Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring says it seeks to provide children in its service area with positive mentoring relationships. Patchworks House says it promotes the welfare of children and adult victims of crime. MARCA Industries says it provides employment, growth, and support to people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization awarded 26 grants totaling $503,320. Grants ranged from $5,850 to $70,000, with a median of $13,750. Among the largest awards were $70,000 to Marion Matters, $55,000 to Boys & Girls Club, $50,000 to Marion Shelter Program, and $30,000 to Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring. Other awards included $25,000 to Turning Point, $20,000 to the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, and $15,000 to Patchworks House.
The website describes annual Standard Sustaining Grants of $5,001 or more, with reporting requirements, and Small Sustaining Grants of $5,000 or less, without a reporting requirement. Both support programs aligned with the Bold Impact Areas. Applications for the 2026–2027 Community Impact Sustaining Grant cycle are closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amber Wertman, Rhonda Burggraf, Matt Carbary, Sara Craig, Rachel Jarvis, Erica Kaple, Susan Kent, Kim Niedermier, Matt Orians, and Mike Ring as officers or directors. The filing identifies Burggraf, Carbary, Jarvis, Niedermier, and Ring as trustees; Kaple as secretary; and Orians as treasurer. It lists Craig as “Past Preside” and Wertman as “Executive Di,” with the titles truncated. The organization’s 2026 Community Campaign page identifies Natalie Longmeier as CEO.
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc is led by Aaron Rollins, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Rollins
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ring
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Ulmer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Niedermier
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Stansbery
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Carbary
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Jarvis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Burggraf
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Wertman
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$70K (2021) → $72K (2025)
Sara Craig
Past President
Vice President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kent
Vice President
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2023
Past Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Kaple
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Orians
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Nicole Wampler (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Branson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jackie Peterson (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kerr Murray (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kurt Kimmel (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Logan Kirk (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan McCall (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Iarussi (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $72K, to Amber Wertman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of North Central Ohio Inc
How much does United Way of North Central Ohio Inc give each year?
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc gave $503K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $401K across 22 grants.
What is United Way of North Central Ohio Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,750, and its average grant was $19,358, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of North Central Ohio Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does United Way of North Central Ohio Inc give grants?
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, OH (11 grants), Tiffin, OH (4 grants) and Mansfield, OH (2 grants).
Who are United Way of North Central Ohio Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marion Matters ($70,000), Boys & Girls Club ($55,000) and Marion Shelter Program ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of North Central Ohio Inc?
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does United Way of North Central Ohio Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to bring people, organizations, and resources together to create solutions that improve the lives of every person in every community in its region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of North Central Ohio Inc?
Community Impact Sustaining Grant applications are submitted through the organization’s application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of North Central Ohio Inc's EIN?
United Way of North Central Ohio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0641236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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