United Way of Northern Cameron County
To provide support for various community organizations.
United Way of Northern Cameron County at a glance
In short: United Way of Northern Cameron County gave $113K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,126
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,161
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,333
- Total assets
- $451,167
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Northern Cameron County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen ($29K). Together the top 7 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Northern Cameron County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2025) to $245K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen Harlingen, TX | General Support | $28,750 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Benito San Benito, TX | General Support | $24,167 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Cameron & Willacy County Harlingen, TX | General Support | $18,334 |
| Loaves & Fishes of the RGV Harlingen, TX | General Support | $18,333 |
| Family Crisis Center Harlingen, TX | General Support | $9,167 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater South Texs Harlingen, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Rio Grande Council - Boy Scouts of America Harlingen, TX | General Support | $6,875 |
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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 | $451,167 | $255,771 | $278,638 | $113,126 | 7 | $1 |
| 2024 | $495,044 | $228,443 | $282,819 | $121,043 | 7 | $1 |
| 2023 | $531,101 | $230,798 | $276,542 | $153,000 | 11 | — |
| 2022 | $549,155 | $296,283 | $253,001 | $125,000 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | $508,578 | $300,374 | $281,144 | $160,711 | 11 | — |
| 2020 | $512,033 | $432,657 | $396,838 | $244,904 | 13 | — |
| 2019 | $455,687 | $336,971 | $391,569 | $225,000 | 12 | $380 |
About United Way of Northern Cameron County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Northern Cameron County is a public charity, based in Harlingen, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $451K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Northern Cameron County is led by Jennifer Allen, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Allen
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $60K (2025)
Jeffrey Patterson
President
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Heffernan
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Muniz
Immediate Past President
Vice President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maru De La Paz
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Garcia
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Uhlhorn
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Cadenas
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherilyn Goad
2nd Vice President
Board Member → Member, 2024
Member → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Cantu
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hodge
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizzy Putegnat
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Karen Quesada
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Corrales
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hill Cocke
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Stewart
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Chris Bartnesky (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Brianna Vela Garcia (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Karen Quesada (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Taubert (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Kathy Preddy (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Liz Cowan-Phillips (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Robert Palomares (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Luis Gonzales (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Daniel Lucio (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Lizzy Putegnat De La Garza (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marta Tijerina (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Robinson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beverly Ticer Loftus (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Missy Morrow (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Nancy Renneker (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Nora Koite (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Goad Morrill (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Luckey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Castellanos (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Belschner (2019–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Paul Durant (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: J. J. Wicke (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roy Rivas Jr. (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Reyna (2019) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Jennifer Allen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northern Cameron County
How much does United Way of Northern Cameron County give each year?
United Way of Northern Cameron County gave $113K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $121K across 7 grants.
What is United Way of Northern Cameron County's typical grant size?
United Way of Northern Cameron County's median grant in 2025 was $18,333, and its average grant was $16,161, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Northern Cameron County give grants?
United Way of Northern Cameron County gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harlingen, TX (6 grants).
Does United Way of Northern Cameron County give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Northern Cameron County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Northern Cameron County's largest grantees?
United Way of Northern Cameron County's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen ($28,750), Boys & Girls Club of San Benito ($24,167) and Children's Advocacy Center of Cameron & Willacy County ($18,334), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Northern Cameron County?
United Way of Northern Cameron County reported $451K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.
What is United Way of Northern Cameron County's EIN?
United Way of Northern Cameron County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1177861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work United Way of Northern Cameron County funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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