United Way of Siouxland Inc
United Way of Siouxland Inc is a public charity based in Sioux City, Iowa. It supports community programs addressing education, health, safety, financial stability, childcare, mental health, and addiction resources, with grant funding directed to programs serving Siouxland.
Key facts about United Way of Siouxland Inc
In short: United Way of Siouxland Inc gave $1.9M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Iowa. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 42-0680395
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,890,715
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- Average grant
- $57,294
- Median grant
- $24,952
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2025)
- Total assets
- $7,276,217
- Primary geography
- Iowa (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Siouxland nonprofits whose programs address at least one of the five Community Impact goals may apply during the announced application period. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
+8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+1.8% YoY
Grant Count
33
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+20.3% YoY
Is United Way of Siouxland Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve lives by uniting the caring power of the community. Its website identifies five Community Impact goals: access to mental health and addiction resources; adult learners becoming more employable and independent; behaviors that improve health or safety; access to quality childcare and early learning; and youth academic, social, and emotional readiness.
Its 2025 filing describes work in education, financial stability, and health. The website’s listed priorities include treatment and recovery access, prevention, adult literacy, career development, healthy habits, violence and trauma support, kindergarten readiness, affordable childcare, grade-level reading and math, before- and after-school participation, and school attendance.
Among the organizations supported in 2025, Crittenton Center describes its mission as sheltering, educating, and empowering children, individuals, and families. The YMCA describes its mission as strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City says it helps families, children, and individuals overcome tragedy, poverty, and other life challenges. Other funded organizations describe work in adaptive recreation, domestic violence and sexual assault support, youth mentoring, girls’ development, and youth programming.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Siouxland reported 33 grants totaling $1,890,715. Grant amounts ranged from $5,652 to $272,918, with a median of $24,952. Among the largest awards were $272,918 to Crittenton Center for early childhood education programs; $151,765 to Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA for youth program scholarships; and $147,806 to Catholic Charities for counseling and therapy for families and individuals and efforts to reduce child abuse. Other large awards included $118,893 to Camp High Hopes, $117,909 to SafePlace, and $117,473 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
The website says Community Impact applications require data-driven strategies and measurable outcomes. Community volunteers review applications and make funding recommendations to the board; funded programs must report on whether they met their goals. The website lists the next application cycle for fiscal year 2028/29: applications are expected to open in May 2027 and be due by the first week of June 2027.
How to Apply
Siouxland nonprofits whose programs address at least one of the five Community Impact goals may apply during the announced application period. Applications are expected to open in May 2027 and be due by the first week of June 2027. Women United and Le Mars United Way have separate grant review processes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes the organization’s work as focused on Siouxland. In 2025, its reported grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (85%), Nebraska (15%), and Idaho (1%); the percentages are as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2024) to $2.3M (2019). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crittenton Center ($273K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($151,765), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 171 (60%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crittenton Center Sioux City, IA | Early Childhood Education Programs. | $272,918 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $151,765 |
| Catholic Charities Sioux City, IA | Counseling and therapy for families and individuals/reduce child abuse | $147,806 |
| Camp High Hopes Sioux City, IA | The mission of camp high hopes is to provide fun, safe, and adaptive recreational experiences for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, special needs, and chronic illnesses. | $118,893 |
| Safeplace Sioux City, IA | Provides support, advocacy and a safe environment to empower adults and children who have experienced domestic violence | $117,909 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Sioux City, IA | Youth Mentoring Program | $117,473 |
| Girls Inc Sioux City, IA | After-school and summer programs/ evidence-based educational program for girls 6-16. | $117,159 |
| Heartland Counseling Services South Sioux City, NE | Provide quality mental health and substance abuse outpatient counseling | $114,107 |
| Lutheran Social Service Waverly, IA | Teen Parenting Classes | $109,954 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | After school program for children 7-18 years of age | $109,880 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,276,217 | $3,151,210 | $2,984,522 | $1,890,715 (33 grants) |
| 2024 | $6,688,627 | $3,648,739 | $3,265,145 | $1,857,783 (39 grants) |
| 2023 | $6,460,259 | $3,052,728 | $2,972,748 | $1,901,701 (35 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,276,217 | $6,688,627 | $6,460,259 |
| Revenue | $3,151,210 | $3,648,739 | $3,052,728 |
| Expenses | $2,984,522 | $3,265,145 | $2,972,748 |
| Net Investment Income | $251,707 | $174,155 | $102,321 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lillyan Rodriguez as chair, Amy Denney as vice chair, and Kevin Anderson as treasurer. It lists Paul Connor, Jeff Florke, Amanda Davis, Nick Hegarty, Shannon Pauling, Brad Bollinger, and Nolan Lubarski as directors.
United Way of Siouxland Inc is led by Heather Hennings, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Hennings
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$96K (2019) → $113K (2025)
Lillyan Rodriguez
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Book
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Florke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Connor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Davis
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Hegarty
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Pauling
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Lee
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Bollinger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Barnes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Sitzmann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nolan Lubarski
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rol
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Berenstein
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Kellogg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Schlumbaum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Peterson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Olson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Frey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Osborne
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Jackson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Olson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sitzmann
Finance Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $55K (2025)
Kevin Anderson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Denney
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (42)
- Former: Ernie Colt (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Miyuki Nelson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Tami Proskovec (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Troy Jasman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jaylee Hurst (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Craighead (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kris Craighead (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan Dickinson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Casey Mills (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lillian Lopez (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Crichton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Heather Crichton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonette Spurlock (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Trae Bergh (2023) — Director
- Former: Barb Uran (2019–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: James Olson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Claeys (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Wayne Johnson (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Bogenrief (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joy Bogenrief (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Hendriks (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Jensen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Fitz Grant (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Flora Lee (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kellee Kriese (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Samantha Johnson (2021) — Financial Operations & Office Manager
- Former: Jason Rasmus (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Lapke (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Leslie Heying (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Lisa Bertrand (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Pam Lapke (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Anthony Torres (2020) — Director
- Former: Brandie Wenham (2020) — Director
- Former: Brent Beaulieu (2019) — Director
- Former: Eldon Bensen (2019) — Director
- Former: George Solo (2019) — Director
- Former: Josh Sherer (2019) — Past Chair
- Former: Mark Reinders (2019) — Director
- Former: Mike Adams (2019) — Director
- Former: Renee Beaulieu (2019) — Director
- Former: Sonia Wilson (2019) — Director
- Former: Terry Murrell (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $113K, to Heather Hennings (President/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 701 Steuben St, Sioux City, IA 51101
Phone: (712) 255-3551
Website: https://unitedwaysiouxland.com
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Siouxland Inc
How much does United Way of Siouxland Inc give each year?
United Way of Siouxland Inc gave $1.9M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 39 grants.
What is United Way of Siouxland Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Siouxland Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,952, and its average grant was $57,294, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Siouxland Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does United Way of Siouxland Inc give grants?
United Way of Siouxland Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux City, IA (19 grants), Lemars, IA (5 grants) and Remsen, IA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Siouxland Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Siouxland Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Siouxland Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Siouxland Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Crittenton Center ($272,918), Catholic Charities ($147,806) and Camp High Hopes ($118,893), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($151,765), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Siouxland Inc?
United Way of Siouxland Inc reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does United Way of Siouxland Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve lives by uniting the caring power of the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Siouxland Inc?
Siouxland nonprofits whose programs address at least one of the five Community Impact goals may apply during the announced application period. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Siouxland Inc's EIN?
United Way of Siouxland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0680395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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