United Way of Sandusky County Inc
United Way of Sandusky County Inc. is a public charity based in Fremont, Ohio. It supports community programs and services in Sandusky County through annual Community Impact Grants and partnerships focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, and community resilience.
United Way of Sandusky County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Sandusky County Inc gave $352K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,047
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,709
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,102
- Total assets
- $2,552,066
- +35.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Sandusky County Inc
- How to Apply
-
Apply through the competitive Community Impact Grant application process during an announced funding cycle. The FY 2026 cycle required attendance at a mandatory meeting on January 7, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 826 West State Street, Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 334-8938
Website: https://uwsandco.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Sandusky County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Liberty Center of Sandusky County ($61K). Together the top 10 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 87 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s grant eligibility requirements specify service to Sandusky County residents. All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Sandusky County Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $306K (2022) to $372K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Center of Sandusky County Fremont, OH | — | $60,835 |
| GLCAP Fremont, OH | — | $45,486 |
| Goodwill Industries Fremont, OH | — | $29,595 |
| Sandusky County YMCA Fremont, OH | — | $27,392 |
| Camp Fire USA Fremont, OH | — | $25,305 |
| FC FC Wraparound FCFC Wraparound Fremont, OH | — | $22,379 |
| Sandusky County Share & Care Fremont, OH | — | $20,086 |
| Lutheran Social Services Fremont, OH | — | $16,576 |
| American Red Cross Fremont, OH | — | $15,102 |
| Sandusky County Newborn Visiting Fremont, OH | — | $14,700 |
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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 | $2,552,066 | $1,394,194 | $772,931 | $352,047 | 17 | $170,937 |
| 2024 | $1,884,191 | $919,667 | $704,805 | $317,566 | 15 | $171,771 |
| 2023 | $1,713,332 | $743,589 | $661,423 | $312,033 | 17 | $57,358 |
| 2022 | $1,554,108 | $983,340 | $692,624 | $306,432 | 18 | $262,455 |
| 2021 | $1,816,377 | $950,058 | $745,338 | $364,473 | 20 | $230,376 |
| 2020 | $1,656,908 | $788,973 | $765,415 | $371,874 | 23 | $10,838 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to unite people and resources to build a stronger community. Its four strategic priority areas are Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resilience.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied services. For example, Liberty Center of Sandusky County describes its work as providing temporary family shelter and opportunities for personal and family development toward self-sufficiency. Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio says it provides human services intended to strengthen the well-being of people who seek its services. Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center describes its mission as supporting children and families navigating educational, legal, and social systems. Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
The organization awards Community Impact Grants annually through a competitive application process. Its FY 2026 cycle offered Venture Grants for startup costs for new, non-duplicative services; Support Grants for special programs or sustaining or expanding existing programs; and Emergency Grants for responding to crises. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt, serve Sandusky County residents, align with the organization’s strategic plan, operate on a non-discriminatory basis, maintain acceptable financial records, and comply with applicable laws. Funding criteria include measurable outcomes, collaboration, innovation, and addressing a new or unmet local need. Venture Grants also require potential to become self-sufficient.
The FY 2026 application period and deadline have passed: applications opened January 12, 2026, and were due March 6, 2026, at noon. The funding period was July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 17 grants totaling $352,047. Grants ranged from $6,023 to $60,835, with a median of $15,102. Its largest reported awards included Liberty Center of Sandusky County ($60,835), GLCAP ($45,486), Goodwill Industries ($29,595), Sandusky County YMCA ($27,392), and Camp Fire USA ($25,305). The 2025 annual report separately states that during fiscal year 2025 the organization invested more than $589,000 in community programs and partnered with 17 local agencies supporting over 26 programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kerry Adkins as secretary and Bethany Brown as vice chair. It also lists Melanie Allen, James Andrews, David Brewer, Robert Gross, Daniel Michaels, Mark Prenzlin, Kendall Rieman, and Zachery Selvey as trustees.
United Way of Sandusky County Inc is led by Lee Vivod, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Vivod
Board Chair
2nd Vice Cha → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jill Simpson
Director
On filings since 2022
$71K (2022) → $0 (2025)
James Andrews
Trustee
1st Vice Cha → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Michaels
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kendall Rieman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mark Prenzlin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melanie Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robert Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Zachery Selvey
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Amy Witter
Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anthony Walker
Imme Past Ch
1st Vice Cha → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Imme Past Ch, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bethany Brown
Vice Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kerry Adkins
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Malinda Gibbs (2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Mary Sanchez (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nanci Kosanka (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kristin Zilles (2020–2022) — Immediate Past C
- Former: Malinda Laurer (2020–2022) — 1st Vice Cha
- Former: Nancy Lipstraw (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tiffany Tipple (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Beeker (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Calmes (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Younker (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Danny Michaels (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Abigail Aldrich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andy Younker (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Genia Lovett (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Jacquie Wells (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Gerber (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cory Stine (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Greg Laurer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Janet Quaintance (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tracy Troxel (2020) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $71K, to Jill Simpson (Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Sandusky County Inc
How much does United Way of Sandusky County Inc give each year?
United Way of Sandusky County Inc gave $352K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $318K across 15 grants.
What is United Way of Sandusky County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Sandusky County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,102, and its average grant was $20,709, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Sandusky County Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does United Way of Sandusky County Inc give grants?
United Way of Sandusky County Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fremont, OH (15 grants).
Who are United Way of Sandusky County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Sandusky County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Liberty Center of Sandusky County ($60,835), GLCAP ($45,486) and Goodwill Industries ($29,595), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Sandusky County Inc?
United Way of Sandusky County Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does United Way of Sandusky County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to unite people and resources to build a stronger community. Its four strategic priority areas are Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Sandusky County Inc?
Apply through the competitive Community Impact Grant application process during an announced funding cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Sandusky County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Sandusky County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-4479790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 December 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
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