United Way of Rusk County Inc
Conducts an annual fundraising campaign in Rusk county, Texas then allocates the funds to publicly known qualified charitable organizations that serve the people of Rusk county
United Way of Rusk County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Rusk County Inc reported $122K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $122,063 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $207,046
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $164,471
- Net investment income (2024)
- $3,140
- Expenses (2024)
- $168,243
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Rusk County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2022) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it reported $122K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rusk-Panola Co Child Advocacy Henderson, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Family Care Mount Enterprise, TX | General Support | $13,000 |
| Henderson Food Pantry Henderson, TX | General Support | $11,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Henderson, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Son Shine Lighthouse Ministry Overton, TX | General Support | $9,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Henderson, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Christian Women's Job Corp Henderson, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| RC Child Welfare Board Henderson, TX | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $207,046 | $164,471 | $168,243 | $122,063 | Total only | $3,140 |
| 2023* | $212,052 | $185,602 | $175,548 | $79,000 | 8 | $1,611 |
| 2022 | $198,386 | $210,536 | $159,993 | $79,000 | 8 | $365 |
| 2021 | $156,850 | $170,328 | $166,111 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $143,083 | $179,524 | $148,622 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $135,835 | $214,699 | $166,458 | $103,000 | 10 | $650 |
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Rusk County Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Rusk County Inc is a public charity, based in Henderson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $122K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Rusk County Inc is led by Suzanne Cross, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Cross
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Daley
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sprayberry
Cmp Chair & Exe Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $17K (2024)
Mark Leitner
Alloc. Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Dixon
Vice President & Board Member
Board Member → Vice President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monte Rouquette
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Vestal
Past President
Vice President → President, 2020
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Plummer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Weldon Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Abercrombie
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wolfe
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Geddie
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Jones
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Bryan
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiesha King
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Martinez
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tracy Lopez (2019–2023) — B Member & Past Director
- Former: Stephanie Osteen (2022–2023) — Cmp Chair & Exe Director
- Former: Amanda Wallace (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Charlie Hutto (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Juarez (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Gholson (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeb Howard (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $17K, to Jennifer Sprayberry (CMP CHR/EXE DIR).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Rusk County Inc
How much does United Way of Rusk County Inc give each year?
United Way of Rusk County Inc reported $122K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $79K across 8 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
How large is United Way of Rusk County Inc?
United Way of Rusk County Inc reported $207K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $164K.
Where does United Way of Rusk County Inc operate?
United Way of Rusk County Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is United Way of Rusk County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Rusk County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2916005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
Live grants for the work United Way of Rusk County Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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