United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area is a public charity based in Killeen, Texas. Formed in 1972, it raises and allocates funds to organizations addressing health and human services needs in the Fort Hood area, including organizations serving Bell and Coryell counties.
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area at a glance
In short: United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area gave $116K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,357
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,696
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,822
- Total assets
- $846,331
- +9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area
- Contact
Mailing address: 208 West Ave A, Killeen, TX 76541
Phone: (254) 634-0660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas Inc ($16K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing describes its work as addressing needs in the Fort Hood area and allocating funds to organizations in Bell and Coryell counties. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $11K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2022) to $177K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas Inc Killeen, TX | General Support | $16,000 |
| Families in Crisis Inc Killeen, TX | General Support | $14,955 |
| Cove House Homeless Shelter Inc Copperas Cove, TX | General Support | $13,993 |
| Food Care Center Killeen, TX | General Support | $11,900 |
| Central Texas Youth Services Bureau Inc Belton, TX | General Support | $11,000 |
| The Refuge Corporation Copperas Cove, TX | General Support | $7,893 |
| CASA of Bell & Coryell Counties Belton, TX | General Support | $7,750 |
| Killeen Help Center - San Saba San Saba, TX | General Support | $7,736 |
| Central Texas 4C Inc Temple, TX | General Support | $7,525 |
| HCCAA - Killeen - Nutrition Program Killeen, TX | General Support | $6,255 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $846,331 | $865,980 | $792,094 | $116,357 | 12 | $625 |
| 2023 | $770,326 | $781,000 | $799,090 | $82,789 | 9 | $342 |
| 2022 | $770,916 | $763,485 | $709,416 | $80,339 | 9 | $101 |
| 2021 | $708,982 | $828,029 | $706,225 | $90,821 | 10 | $122 |
| 2020 | $673,116 | $806,790 | $827,740 | $176,807 | 12 | $99 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is “to increase the organized capacity of the community to meet the health and human services needs in the Fort Hood area.” Its filing describes its program as soliciting contributions, conducting fundraising, and allocating funds to organizations that seek to solve problems, promote preventive activities, or meet other needs.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover family violence, sexual assault and homelessness; temporary shelter; food assistance; services for homeless and troubled youth and their families; early childhood and Head Start programs; and support for service personnel and their families affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $116,357. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $16,000, with a median of $7,822. The largest awards included $16,000 to Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas, $14,955 to Families in Crisis, $13,993 to Cove House Homeless Shelter, $11,900 to Food Care Center, and $11,000 to Central Texas Youth Services Bureau. Each was reported for general support.
The filing says agency funding applications are reviewed and approved by the board. After an award, agencies provide progress reports quarterly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angenet Wilkerson as president, Valerie Payson as vice president, Michelle Williams as treasurer, and Miok Doranski as secretary. It also lists Kurtis Quillin, Janell Ford, Sherry Hoffpauir, and Terri Baumann as board members.
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area is led by Angenet Wilkerson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angenet Wilkerson
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Williams
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miok Doranski
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Hoffpauir
Board Member
Campaign Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Baumann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Payson
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janell Ford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurtis Quillin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michele Carter (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Eloise Lundgren (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Leslie Hinkle (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Sledd (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos De Los Santos (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Emma Jane Conley (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area
How much does United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area give each year?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area gave $116K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $83K across 9 grants.
What is United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's typical grant size?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's median grant in 2024 was $7,822, and its average grant was $9,696, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area that year got $7K on average.
Where does United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area give grants?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Killeen, TX (6 grants), Copperas Cove, TX (2 grants) and Belton, TX (2 grants).
Does United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's largest grantees?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's largest 2024 grantees include Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas Inc ($16,000), Families in Crisis Inc ($14,955) and Cove House Homeless Shelter Inc ($13,993), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area reported $846K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $866K.
What does United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area fund?
The organization states its mission is “to increase the organized capacity of the community to meet the health and human services needs in the Fort Hood area.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's EIN?
United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1750544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-the-greater-tri-county-area-morg_b8eae732c47443f09ee4cd539f3f7ed6
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