United Way of Rockbridge Inc
To take a leadership role in improving the quality of life of people in Rockbridge county, Virginia by assessing needs, raising and allocating funds, and ensuring the appropriate use of those resources.
United Way of Rockbridge Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Rockbridge Inc gave $83K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,000
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,600
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $165,799
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Rockbridge Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Rockbridge Inc
Who United Way of Rockbridge Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockbridge Area Relief Association ($30K). Together the top 5 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Rockbridge Inc gives
- Giving fell 43% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2024) to $158K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge Area Relief Association Lexington, VA | Help provide emergency aid, including utilities, rent, shelter, essential transportation, heating fuels and medications, to local households. Help distirbute food from the food pantry. | $30,000 |
| Yellow Brick Road Childcare Services Lexington, VA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Valley Program for Aging Services Buena Vista, VA | General Support | $18,000 |
| Blue Ridge Legal Services Lexington, VA | Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Individuals | $8,000 |
| Blue Ridge CASA for Children Staunton, VA | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $165,799 | $181,001 | $188,021 | $83,000 | 5 | $4,511 |
| 2023 | $172,436 | $190,380 | $269,854 | $152,500 | 9 | $27,728 |
| 2022 | $266,401 | $166,983 | $292,884 | $150,000 | 9 | $8,273 |
| 2021 | $415,791 | $220,246 | $335,310 | $146,500 | 9 | $5,394 |
| 2020 | $519,138 | $290,980 | $304,581 | $158,460 | 11 | $7,461 |
About United Way of Rockbridge Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Rockbridge Inc is a public charity, based in Lexington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Rockbridge Inc is led by Jennifer Dent, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Dent
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Roger Crockett
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
McKinley A. Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Dickman
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gypsy Rogers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lyn Dent
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Melissa Sayre
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Pat Hugg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mike Smitka
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liz Elizondo Schroepfer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Christian Worth (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Frank Settle (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Malcolm Brownlee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Hugg Centorino (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Annabelle Hoover (2020–2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Debbie Pollard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Lemmer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patte Wood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Robblee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Holt Merchant (2020) — President
- Former: Lynwood Dent (2020) — Vice President
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 $38K, to Jennifer Dent (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Rockbridge Inc
How much does United Way of Rockbridge Inc give each year?
United Way of Rockbridge Inc gave $83K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $153K across 9 grants.
What is United Way of Rockbridge Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Rockbridge Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $16,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Rockbridge Inc give grants?
United Way of Rockbridge Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, VA (3 grants).
Does United Way of Rockbridge Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of United Way of Rockbridge Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Rockbridge Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Rockbridge Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rockbridge Area Relief Association ($30,000), Yellow Brick Road Childcare Services ($20,000) and Valley Program for Aging Services ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Rockbridge Inc?
United Way of Rockbridge Inc reported $166K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $181K.
What is United Way of Rockbridge Inc's EIN?
United Way of Rockbridge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0506318. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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