United Way of Smith County
United Way of Smith County is a Form 990 public charity based in Tyler, Texas. It raises funds and fosters partnerships to support programs serving Smith County residents, working with 26 local nonprofit organizations.
United Way of Smith County at a glance
In short: United Way of Smith County gave $659K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $659,286
- -36.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,470
- -36.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,319
- Total assets
- $6,305,387
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Smith County
- How to Apply
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Only partner agencies may apply for the annual agency grant; the organization’s website also invites nonprofits interested in becoming partners to review its requirements and submit an inquiry. The **March 31, 2026** application deadline is past. A separate BGC Partners Grant Application page is labeled currently open, but its details are password-protected and not publicly available.
- Contact
Mailing address: 911 South Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 581-6376
Website: https://uwsmithcounty.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Smith County
Who United Way of Smith County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Advocacy Ctr of Smith Cnty ($106K). Together the top 10 received $474K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 114 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it serves Smith County, Texas, and that donations stay in the county. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the listed 2025 grants include organizations in Tyler and other Texas locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Smith County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $559K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $659K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Advocacy Ctr of Smith Cnty Tyler, TX | Child Advocacy | $105,523 |
| Literacy Council of Tyler Tyler, TX | Reading Program | $70,296 |
| Salvation Army Tyler, TX | General Human Needs | $68,876 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic Tyler, TX | Low Income Health Clinic | $42,612 |
| Path Tyler, TX | Empowering East Texas | $40,079 |
| Champions for Children Tyler, TX | Education and Support for Children | $33,991 |
| East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX | Feeding East Texas | $33,261 |
| East Texas Crisis Center Tyler, TX | Victims of Family Violence | $28,447 |
| Smith County 4-H Tyler, TX | Support | $28,076 |
| CASA for Kids of East Texas Tyler, TX | Child Advocacy | $22,988 |
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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 | $6,305,387 | $2,374,654 | $2,238,026 | $659,286 | 24 | $131,355 |
| 2024 | $6,297,997 | $2,639,300 | $3,167,277 | $1,040,033 | 24 | $108,249 |
| 2023 | $6,841,104 | $2,785,533 | $2,515,046 | $992,932 | 25 | $55,684 |
| 2022 | $6,513,327 | $2,636,915 | $2,169,978 | $797,168 | 20 | $5,663 |
| 2021 | $6,097,332 | $2,575,556 | $2,088,995 | $807,953 | 21 | $13,222 |
| 2020 | $5,971,308 | $2,359,793 | $2,002,253 | $559,404 | 20 | $25,291 |
| 2019 | $5,775,489 | $2,252,389 | $1,890,808 | $648,807 | 23 | $-488 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the organization stated its mission as “to support local 501(c)(3) organizations.” Its website describes four areas of impact: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
Its programs also include 2-1-1 Texas–East Texas Region, an information and referral service; the Care Fund, which is administered for a local company’s employees facing qualifying serious needs; and the Non-Profit Development Center, which provides training and consulting to nonprofits in 14 East Texas counties.
The organizations receiving grants illustrate the range of funded work. The Literacy Council of Tyler says its mission is to improve literacy in the Tyler area. Bethesda Health Clinic says it provides working, uninsured adults with healthcare, including medical, dental, and medication-assistance services. East Texas Crisis Center says it provides safety, shelter, and education for people affected by violence. CASA for Kids of East Texas says it advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Smith County reported 24 grants totaling $659,286. Grant amounts ranged from $5,340 to $105,523, with a median grant of $16,318. The largest reported grants included:
Only partner agencies may apply for the annual agency grant. Partner agencies submit program applications in March; a volunteer team evaluates applications, interviews agency directors, and makes funding decisions based on greatest need. Inquiries about becoming a partner agency are accepted throughout the year but are reviewed during the decision window; agencies must meet requirements and submit a complete inquiry. The organization says it vets prospective partners and that incomplete inquiries or those that fail minimum standards will not be considered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Gaston as President/CEO and the following directors: Stan Anderson, Gail Evans, David Bates, Tony Ellis, Mike Thomas, Donald Coe, Greg Adcock, Keith Starr, and James Sheridan.
United Way of Smith County is led by John Gaston, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 36 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Gaston
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $105K (2025)
Ward Huey
Chairman
Director → Chair Elect, 2024
Chair Elect → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Monk-Worthington
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claude Figueroa
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stein
Director
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2023
Past Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Evans
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Sheridan
Director
Director → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Toler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Starr
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Thomas
Director
Director → Imm. Past Chair, 2022
Imm. Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Dunham
Director
Chairman → Past Chair, 2024
Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Broussard III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Beaman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Newburn
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Cullinane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esmeralda Delmas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Roberts
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Adcock
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Clark
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Ellis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Green
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Anderson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Teeter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orenthia Mason
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Guderjan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Broderick McGee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Cooper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Coe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Lisenby
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Groppel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Rains
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Osborn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Trimble
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carleen Dark-Bays
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Brian Brandt (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Proctor (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jesse Acosta (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Marty Crawford (2019–2024) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Kirk Wallace (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Rivers (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ellen Reynolds (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Anita Luna (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Eagle (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joey Seeber (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Leo Rossler (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Verna Hall (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Carleen Dark (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Stanley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Reagan Oden (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Abegg-Glass (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Brenna Erb (2022) — Director
- Former: Latoyia Jordan (2022) — Director
- Former: Ben Neal (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Brennan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Johnson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Cargile (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Deslatte (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Heidi Carriveau (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jay Knight (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Austin III (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Pat Stacey (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rocky Gill (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Terri Smith (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Emanuel Flores (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jared Green (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Nanette Moore Former (2020) — Former CEO
- Former: John Sokol (2019) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Murphy (2019) — Director
- Former: Nan Moore Former (2019) — President & CEO
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 $105K, to John Gaston (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Smith County
How much does United Way of Smith County give each year?
United Way of Smith County gave $659K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 24 grants.
What is United Way of Smith County's typical grant size?
United Way of Smith County's median grant in 2025 was $16,319, and its average grant was $27,470, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Smith County give grants?
United Way of Smith County gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tyler, TX (22 grants).
Does United Way of Smith County give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of United Way of Smith County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Smith County's largest grantees?
United Way of Smith County's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Advocacy Ctr of Smith Cnty ($105,523), Literacy Council of Tyler ($70,296) and Salvation Army ($68,876), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Smith County?
United Way of Smith County reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does United Way of Smith County fund?
In its 2024 filing, the organization stated its mission as “to support local 501(c)(3) organizations.” Its website describes four areas of impact: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Smith County?
Only partner agencies may apply for the annual agency grant; the organization’s website also invites nonprofits interested in becoming partners to review its requirements and submit an inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Smith County's EIN?
United Way of Smith County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0957331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work United Way of Smith County funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of Smith County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-smith-county-morg_9f0c42d3d3df4bb0b348b7134e1911bf
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