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United Way of South Central Indiana

Public charity · Grantmaker Bloomington, IN EIN: 35-0985959 Website

United Way of South Central Indiana is a Bloomington, Indiana-based public charity that brings together funding, volunteers, and community partners to address local needs. Its work includes grantmaking to nonprofits and initiatives focused on financial security, healthy communities, and youth opportunity across six South Central Indiana counties.

Key facts about United Way of South Central Indiana

In short: United Way of South Central Indiana gave $373K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
35-0985959
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$373,211
Grants made (2024)
21
Average grant
$17,772
Median grant
$16,872
New grantees (estimate)
24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024)
Total assets
$2,239,938
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The 2027 Impact Grant process uses an application; the organization’s announcement says applications are accepted from eligible nonprofits. Full details ↓
Deadline
October 16, 2026.

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 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 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-30.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$373K

-41.7% YoY

Grant Count

21

-4.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-38.9% YoY

Is United Way of South Central Indiana open to new grantees?

24%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $19K. How we count

Medians: $12K first-time, $18K repeat.

  • 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to improve people’s lives by addressing critical needs today and working to reduce those needs tomorrow. Its website identifies three connected focus areas: Financial Security, Healthy Community, and Youth Opportunity. It also describes its role as a convener and supporter of community organizations, offering resources, technical support, and professional development alongside funding.

Examples of organizations receiving 2024 grants illustrate the range of supported work. Middle Way House says it empowers survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking through services and advocacy. Community Kitchen of Monroe County says it works to eliminate hunger through direct service, education, and advocacy. Stone Belt Arc says it supports people with disabilities and their families to participate fully in community life. Hoosier Hills Food Bank says it distributes nutritious food to nonprofit feeding programs, while New Hope for Families says it provides shelter and early-learning programs to help keep families together.

Grantmaking

The 2024 filing reports **21 grants totaling $373,211**. Grant amounts ranged from **$7,122 to $34,977**, with a median of **$16,872**.

Review Cycle

October 16, 2026.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization describes its service area as Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, and Owen counties in Indiana. The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Indiana recipients.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BloomingtonIndianapolisEllettsvilleBedfordBloomfiefdMitchellNashvilleSpencerEvansvillePaoliWest Baden

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M42 grants2020 46 grants2021 24 grants2022 22 grants2023 21 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $373K (2024) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $373K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Middle Way House: $35KMiddle Way House$35KPlanned Parenthood of Indiana: $32KPlanned Parenthood of Indiana$32KCommunity Kitchen of Monroe County: $29KCommunity Kitchen of MonroeCounty$29KStone Belt Arc: $27KStone Belt Arc$27KBoys & Girls Club of Bloomington: $26KBoys & Girls Club ofBloomington$26KHoosier Hills Food Bank: $26KHoosier Hills Food Bank$26KShalom Community Center: $24KShalom Community Center$24KNew Hope Family Shelter: $21KNew Hope Family Shelter$21KMother Hubbards Cupboard: $20KMother Hubbards Cupboard$20KCatholic Charities of Bloomington: $19KCatholic Charities ofBloomington$19K

The largest 2024 recipient was Middle Way House ($35K). Together the top 10 received $259K.

Grant Size Distribution

155 grants across all recorded years

125<$50K25$50–100K4$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 155 (81%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Middle Way House Bloomington, INShelter Abused Women$34,977
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Indianapolis, INReproductive Ed & CA$31,580
Community Kitchen of Monroe County Bloomington, INGen & Food for Low$29,459
Stone Belt Arc Bloomington, INDevelopmental Disabi$27,283
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington Bloomington, INGen & Youth Services$25,797
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Bloomington, INFood for Disadvantag$25,522
Shalom Community Center Bloomington, INGeneral$23,991
New Hope Family Shelter Bloomington, INWinter Shelter$20,987
Mother Hubbards Cupboard Bloomington, INFood Distribution$20,142
Catholic Charities of Bloomington Bloomington, INGen & Counsel Servic$18,765

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2022 $3,540,366 $3,615,416 $1,547,162 $517,519
2023 $3,215,445 $1,400,565 $1,818,615 $639,630
2024 $2,239,938 $1,129,991 $2,148,198 $373,211
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,239,938$3,215,445$3,540,366
Revenue$1,129,991$1,400,565$3,615,416
Expenses$2,148,198$1,818,615$1,547,162
Net Investment Income$34,556$32,769$4,028

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Randy Rogers as president and Derek Fields as treasurer. It also lists board members Megan Betz, Landry Culp, Susan Elkins, Michelle Ellis, Christopher Emge, Beth Gazley, Brian Jackson, and Kayla Kern.

United Way of South Central Indiana is led by Randy Rogers, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Randy Rogers

    President

    Executive Director → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $14K (2022) → $82K (2024)

  • Christopher Pierce

    Board Chair

    Director → Vice Chairman, 2022

    Vice Chairman → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Derek Fields

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kirk White

    Board Member

    Vice President → President, 2022

    President → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vanessa McClary

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Somers Kopp

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beth Gazley

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Jackson

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Emge

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kayla Kern

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Landry Culp

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Betz

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Ellis

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Shafer

    Board Vice C

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan McCombs

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Smith

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Elkins

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (15)
  • Former: Donna Colon (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Esthella O'Neil (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jerry Sutherlin (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Kristen Gronbjerg (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Levi Goss (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Eric Spoonmore (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Cy Megnin (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jeremy Sowders (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Efrat Feferman (2020–2022) — Executive Director
  • Former: April White (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Caleb Steiner (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Geng Wang (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Josefa Madrigal (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Pat Murphy (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Mary Morgan (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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

Randy Rogers — President &: $82KRandy RogersPresident &$82K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Randy Rogers (President &).

Contact

Mailing address: 431 S College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
Phone: (812) 334-8370
Website: https://unitedwaysci.org

Frequently asked questions about United Way of South Central Indiana

How much does United Way of South Central Indiana give each year?

United Way of South Central Indiana gave $373K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $640K across 22 grants.

What is United Way of South Central Indiana's typical grant size?

United Way of South Central Indiana's median grant in 2024 was $16,872, and its average grant was $17,772, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of South Central Indiana that year got $15K on average.

Where does United Way of South Central Indiana give grants?

United Way of South Central Indiana gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (19 grants).

Does United Way of South Central Indiana give general operating support?

Yes: 14% of United Way of South Central Indiana's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are United Way of South Central Indiana's largest grantees?

United Way of South Central Indiana's largest 2024 grantees include Middle Way House ($34,977), Planned Parenthood of Indiana ($31,580) and Community Kitchen of Monroe County ($29,459), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is United Way of South Central Indiana?

United Way of South Central Indiana reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.

What does United Way of South Central Indiana fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to improve people’s lives by addressing critical needs today and working to reduce those needs tomorrow. Its website identifies three connected focus areas: Financial Security, Healthy Community, and Youth Opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from United Way of South Central Indiana?

The 2027 Impact Grant process uses an application; the organization’s announcement says applications are accepted from eligible nonprofits. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is United Way of South Central Indiana's EIN?

United Way of South Central Indiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0985959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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