United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc
United way of nwa is a forward thinking organization working to improve the capacity of individuals and families by mobilizing the caring power of our community through collaboration with our partners.
United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $427,050
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,210,909
- -53.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $424,658
- +13296.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,321,988
- -57.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 24 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2021) to $1.9M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Grants | To empower individuals and improve lives focusing on the areas of child poverty, education and income. | $1,903,990 |
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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 | $427,050 | $1,210,909 | $1,321,988 | — | — | $424,658 |
| 2023 | $907,009 | $2,597,877 | $3,103,954 | — | — | $3,170 |
| 2022 | $1,834,350 | $5,862,244 | $7,801,838 | $1,903,990 | 1 | $30,845 |
| 2021 | $2,929,673 | $3,800,587 | $3,912,279 | $82,000 | 1 | $29,094 |
| 2020 | $3,514,110 | $2,967,319 | $2,949,743 | $965,837 | 22 | $47,598 |
About United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc is a public charity, based in Fayetteville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $427K in total assets. Net investment income was $425K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc is led by Hannah J. Savage, Interim CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah J. Savage
Interim CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024)
Jackie D. Hancock Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $74K (2024)
Elizabeth Murphy
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Needy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judd Semingson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karinna Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Mizell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Chance
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Cole
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terra Stephenson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: David Vaden (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Ryan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Wager (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Deanah Baker (2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Thompson (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Betsy Smyth (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Helena Gadison (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Joe Lloyd (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Kathleen Trotter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kent Williamson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Megan Slocum (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chad Kinsley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracy Harlow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wes Ashton (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $82K, to Hannah J Savage (Interim CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc
How large is United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc?
United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc operate?
United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc's EIN?
United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0305700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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