United Way of Posey County Inc
United Way of Posey County Inc is a public charity based in Mount Vernon, Indiana, formed in 1963. It provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and supports programs intended to improve quality of life for people living in Posey County.
United Way of Posey County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Posey County Inc gave $279K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Indiana. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,682
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,224
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,070
- Total assets
- $725,725
- -21.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Posey County Inc
- Review Cycle
- May 31, 2026 (past cycle; Youth Spirit Award).
- Deadline
- May 31, 2026 (past cycle; Youth Spirit Award).
- Contact
Mailing address: 215 S Kimball St, Mt Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: (812) 838-3637
Website: https://unitedwayposeycounty.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Posey County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Easterseals Rehabilitation Center - Posey County ($68K). Together the top 10 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 65 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s mission identifies people living in Posey County. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Posey County Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2023) to $283K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easterseals Rehabilitation Center - Posey County Mount Vernon, IN | — | $68,000 |
| Posey County Council on Aging Mount Vernon, IN | — | $51,000 |
| Willow Tree of Posey County Mount Vernon, IN | — | $35,116 |
| Christian Church Day Care Center Wadesville, IN | — | $22,000 |
| Family Matters Mount Vernon, IN | — | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Posey County Evansville, IN | — | $18,000 |
| Albion Fellows Bacon Center Evansville, IN | — | $14,140 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Evansville, IN | — | $13,500 |
| New Harmony Ministry Association New Harmony, IN | — | $12,000 |
| Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Evansville, IN | — | $10,636 |
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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 | $725,725 | $441,020 | $506,259 | $278,682 | 12 | $9,260 |
| 2023 | $918,182 | $472,153 | $546,325 | $271,662 | 12 | $4,412 |
| 2022 | $962,725 | $560,264 | $501,006 | $278,274 | 13 | $-4,456 |
| 2021 | $923,209 | $737,042 | $451,622 | $274,036 | 14 | $4,720 |
| 2020 | $617,889 | $432,456 | $618,812 | $283,436 | 14 | $1,606 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to provide visionary leadership to assess community needs, mobilize resources, and direct those resources toward services that enhance quality of life for people living in Posey County.
Its funding supports local nonprofits working in areas the organization identifies as essential to improving lives and strengthening the community. Examples among its 2024 grantees include Posey County Council on Aging, whose stated mission is to provide services for senior citizens of Posey County; Christian Church Day Care Center, which describes its work as providing a nurturing environment for children and resources for families in Northern Posey County; Albion Fellows Bacon Center, which works to prevent domestic and sexual violence and support victims; and Lampion Center, which provides counseling and community engagement for individuals, children, and families.
The organization also provides volunteer training and workshops for local nonprofits. Its Elizabeth D. Baier Youth Spirit Award recognizes community involvement by young people; it is an award to an individual, not a grant program for outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $278,682. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $68,000, with a median of $16,070. Its largest reported grants included $68,000 to Easterseals Rehabilitation Center – Posey County, $51,000 to Posey County Council on Aging, $35,116 to Willow Tree of Posey County, $22,000 to Christian Church Day Care Center, and $20,000 to Family Matters.
The filing describes an allocation process in which committees review agency funding requests and determine allocations with the board. The organization’s website also describes a special capital projects opportunity for eligible Posey County nonprofits providing direct health and human services. Applicants must work in collaboration with United Way of Posey County and submit a preliminary inquiry; not all qualifying projects will be endorsed or invited to apply.
The Elizabeth D. Baier Youth Spirit Award is an annual $1,000 award for an incoming high school senior who resides in Posey County and participates in community activities there. The listed 2026 deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing lists Keely Winiger as Executive Director; Brittany Griggs as President; Kyle Jones as 1st Vice President; Kim Grimes as 2nd Vice President; and Staci Reese as Treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Paul Allison, Joe Crissup, Tonya McDaniel, Greg Oeth, Jared Wells, and Staci Reese.
United Way of Posey County Inc is led by Keely Winiger, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keely Winiger
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Brittany Griggs
President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Williams
Director
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2021
1st Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Oeth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jared Wells
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Crissup
Director
Director → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Allison
Director
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tonya McDaniel
Director
1st Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brooke Uhde
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dianne Uhde
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ed Adams
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gary Fox
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Justin Rutledge
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lindsay Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Stephanie Stacy
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brandon Deig
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Cydney Cole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jessica Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Shasta Sinnett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kim Grimes
2nd Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Jones
1st Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Staci Reese
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kenya Orr
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Chris Spurgeon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jordan Beach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Wehner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Glen Kuper (2023) — Director
- Former: Triana Hulsey (2023) — Director
- Former: John Raisor (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kyle Haney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rachel Rainey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Reich (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Marren (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Trent Van Haaften (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Erin Koester (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: M Michelle Hudson (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: B David Dausman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Benny Tennyson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dana Dieterle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Corey Chipps (2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Gillenwater (2020) — Director
- Former: Justin Schmitt (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherrie Plouchard (2020) — Secretary
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 $64K, to Keely Winiger (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Posey County Inc
How much does United Way of Posey County Inc give each year?
United Way of Posey County Inc gave $279K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $272K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of Posey County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Posey County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,070, and its average grant was $23,224, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Posey County Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does United Way of Posey County Inc give grants?
United Way of Posey County Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (6 grants) and Mount Vernon, IN (4 grants).
Who are United Way of Posey County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Posey County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Easterseals Rehabilitation Center - Posey County ($68,000), Posey County Council on Aging ($51,000) and Willow Tree of Posey County ($35,116), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Posey County Inc?
United Way of Posey County Inc reported $726K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $441K.
What does United Way of Posey County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to provide visionary leadership to assess community needs, mobilize resources, and direct those resources toward services that enhance quality of life for people living in Posey County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Posey County Inc?
United Way of Posey County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayposeycounty.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Posey County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Posey County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6030053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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