United Way of Smith County
TO SUPPORT LOCAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$659K
-36.6% YoY
Grant Count
24
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-36.6% YoY
About United Way of Smith County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Smith County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TYLER, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 24 grants totaling $659K. Net investment income was $131K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,305,387 | $6,297,997 | $6,841,104 |
| Revenue | $2,374,654 | $2,639,300 | $2,785,533 |
| Expenses | $2,238,026 | $3,167,277 | $2,515,046 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $131,355 | $108,249 | $55,684 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Smith County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Childrens Advocacy Ctr of Smith Cnty ($105,523), Literacy Council of Tyler ($70,296), Salvation Army ($68,876).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMERS ALLIANCE OF SMITH TYLER, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,541 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS-SMITH COUNTY TYLER, TX | DISASTER RELIEF | $14,953 |
| BETHESDA HEALTH CLINIC TYLER, TX | LOW INCOME HEALTH CLINIC | $42,612 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TYLER, TX | YOUTH EDUCATION | $17,221 |
| CASA FOR KIDS OF EAST TEXAS TYLER, TX | CHILD ADVOCACY | $22,988 |
| CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN TYLER, TX | EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | $33,991 |
| CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CTR OF SMITH CNTY TYLER, TX | CHILD ADVOCACY | $105,523 |
| CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK TYLER, TX | HEALTHCARE FOR YOUTH | $5,340 |
| CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORPS TYLER, TX | EQUIPING WOMEN FOR WORKFORCE | $15,402 |
| EAST TEXAS CRISIS CENTER TYLER, TX | VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE | $28,447 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GASTON | President/CEO | 40 | $105,000 |
| STAN ANDERSON | Director | 1 | — |
| GAIL EVANS | Director | 1 | — |
| DAVID BATES | Director | 1 | — |
| TONY ELLIS | Director | 1 | — |
| MIKE THOMAS | Director | 1 | — |
| DONALD COE | Director | 1 | — |
| GREG ADCOCK | Director | 1 | — |
| KEITH STARR | Director | 1 | — |
| JAMES SHERIDAN | Director | 1 | — |
| BARRY BEAMAN | Director | 1 | — |
| NATHAN DUNHAM | Director | 1 | — |
| JIMMY CLARK | Director | 1 | — |
| AMANDA MONK-WORTHINGTON | Director | 1 | — |
| CAMERON COOPER | Director | 1 | — |
| WARD HUEY | Chairman | 1 | — |
| DAVID STEIN | Director | 1 | — |
| DENNIS CULLINANE | Director | 1 | — |
| ED BROUSSARD III | Director | 1 | — |
| DR LANCE GROPPEL | Director | 1 | — |
| ESMERALDA DELMAS | Director | 1 | — |
| KRIS LISENBY | Director | 1 | — |
| JIMMY TOLER | Director | 1 | — |
| CLAUDE FIGUEROA | Director | 1 | — |
| ERIC ANDERSON | Director | 1 | — |
| REV ORENTHIA MASON | Director | 1 | — |
| BRODERICK MCGEE | Director | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE OSBORN | Director | 1 | — |
| BILL NEWBURN | Director | 1 | — |
| BRANDON GREEN | Director | 1 | — |
| SHERI RAINS | Director | 1 | — |
| GEORGE ROBERTS | Director | 1 | — |
| DR THOMAS GUDERJAN | Director | 1 | — |
| TOM TRIMBLE | Director | 1 | — |
| CARLEEN DARK-BAYS | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| JIM TEETER | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Smith County?
United Way of Smith County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TYLER, TX. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is United Way of Smith County?
As of 2025, United Way of Smith County holds $6.3M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $659K in 2025.
Where does United Way of Smith County operate?
United Way of Smith County has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does United Way of Smith County award?
In 2025, United Way of Smith County awarded 24 grants totaling $659K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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