United Way of the Mark Twain Area
United Way of the Mark Twain Area is a public charity based in Hannibal, Missouri. It raises funds through an annual campaign and invests in local nonprofits and its own projects and programs to help people access services and achieve their potential.
United Way of the Mark Twain Area at a glance
In short: United Way of the Mark Twain Area gave $205K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,865
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $17,072
- Median grant
- $16,665
- Total assets
- $565,370
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of the Mark Twain Area
- How to Apply
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Apply each year to become a Community Impact Agency. The website refers applicants to its application documents for standards, evaluation criteria, and required attachments.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 81, Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone: (573) 221-2761
Website: https://unitedwaymta.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Mark Twain Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Douglass Community Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it serves Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby Counties in Missouri. All 12 grants reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2025) to $270K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $205K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Douglass Community Center Hannibal, MO | Provide financial support to help cover costs of the court appointed special advocate program, kids in motion, and food pantry | $40,478 |
| The Child Advocacy Center Hannibal, MO | To provide financial support to cover costs associated with providing prevention education for children and youth to prevent abuse and respond when children are victims of abuse or neglect | $30,750 |
| Coyote Hill Foster Care Hannibal, MO | Provide financial support to help with costs associated with services in counties served by united way for licensing and support of foster families | $21,741 |
| Harvest Outreach Ministries Inc Hannibal, MO | Financial Support for Human Services Programs | $17,644 |
| Necac Bowling Green, MO | Provide financial assistance to help community members with unmet needs | $17,406 |
| Salvation Army Hannibal, MO | To Assist with Social Services Programs at Organization | $16,982 |
| Young Men's Christian Association Hannibal, MO | Financial Support for Human Services Programs | $16,348 |
| Hannibal Free Clinic Hannibal, MO | Provide Financial Support for Human Services Programs | $12,396 |
| Heartland Resources Ewing, MO | Provide Financial Support for Services for the Elderly | $11,156 |
| Chart Teen Task Force Hannibal, MO | Provide Financial Support for Human Services Programs | $9,216 |
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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 | $565,370 | $386,540 | $383,585 | $204,865 | 12 | $3,182 |
| 2024 | $577,252 | $374,869 | $349,763 | $205,562 | Total only | $2,081 |
| 2023 | $541,464 | $359,632 | $338,859 | $215,931 | Total only | $6,937 |
| 2022 | $532,152 | $373,595 | $362,860 | $232,378 | Total only | $625 |
| 2021 | $524,915 | $364,820 | $382,610 | $270,434 | Total only | $668 |
| 2020 | $547,116 | $384,473 | $362,842 | $247,404 | Total only | $827 |
| 2019 | $502,178 | $474,825 | $362,665 | $224,752 | Total only | $2,973 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “increasing the capacity for people to care for one another.” Its website identifies Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency as its areas of impact. It also identifies access to food, water, shelter, security, health, and safety as a priority under Supporting Critical Services.
The organization says it uses community needs assessment information to guide its work. Its 2024 filing describes contributions as funding human service programs in Northeast Missouri, with allocations based on a needs assessment survey of the area served.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of local services. For example, the Child Advocacy Center’s stated mission is to support child abuse investigations, provide access to critical services, and raise awareness to prevent and reduce abuse and neglect. The Hannibal Free Clinic says it provides no-charge basic care to people without access to it. Heartland Resources describes its mission as providing services to elderly and handicapped individuals, while Learning Opportunities says it supports, advocates for, and connects individuals to resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $204,865. Grants ranged from $5,106 to $40,478, with a median of $16,665. The largest awards included $40,478 to Douglass Community Center for costs associated with its Court Appointed Special Advocate program, Kids in Motion, and food pantry; $30,750 to the Child Advocacy Center for prevention education and services related to child abuse and neglect; and $21,741 to Coyote Hill Foster Care for licensing and support of foster families.
Other reported awards included $17,644 to Harvest Outreach Ministries for human services programs, $17,406 to NECAC to help community members with unmet needs, $16,982 to the Salvation Army for social services programs, and $16,348 to the Young Men’s Christian Association for human services programs.
The organization’s website says nonprofits may apply each year to become Community Impact Agencies. Selected agencies receive volunteer support, marketing support, training opportunities, and monthly funding. The website says application materials include standards, evaluation criteria, and attachments, but does not provide a deadline in the information available here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Angela Peters as president; Jim Humphreys as treasurer; Bryan Nichols as assistant secretary; Abraham Gray as assistant treasurer; Craig Parsons as vice president of community needs; Jeriod Turner as vice president of campaign; Jennifer Chandler as vice president of community impact; and Andrea Campbell, Kevin Arthaud, and Meg Duncan as directors.
United Way of the Mark Twain Area is led by Angela Peters, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela Peters
President
Vice President Campaign → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kevin Arthaud
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrea Campbell
Director
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Adrianna Price
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Carl Watson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chase Goldinger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Deanna Pinkham
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
James McConnell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kendel Locke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Meg Duncan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Purol
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Rebecca Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stephanie Himmel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Talley Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jim Humphreys
Treasurer
Tresurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig Parsons
Vice President of Community Needs
Vice President Community Needs → Vice President of Community Needs, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeriod Turner
Vice President of Campaign
Vice President Community Impact → Vice President of Campaign, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Abraham Gray
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bryan Nichols
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chandler
Vice President of Community Impact
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Denise Damron (2019–2024) — Exe Director
- Former: Dawn Lowery (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Forrest Gossett (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Justin Gibson (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Jill Janes (2019) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Mark Twain Area
How much does United Way of the Mark Twain Area give each year?
United Way of the Mark Twain Area gave $205K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $206K in grants paid.
What is United Way of the Mark Twain Area's typical grant size?
United Way of the Mark Twain Area's median grant in 2025 was $16,665, and its average grant was $17,072, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of the Mark Twain Area give grants?
United Way of the Mark Twain Area gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hannibal, MO (9 grants).
Does United Way of the Mark Twain Area give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Mark Twain Area's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of the Mark Twain Area's largest grantees?
United Way of the Mark Twain Area's largest 2025 grantees include Douglass Community Center ($40,478), The Child Advocacy Center ($30,750) and Coyote Hill Foster Care ($21,741), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Mark Twain Area?
United Way of the Mark Twain Area reported $565K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $387K.
What does United Way of the Mark Twain Area fund?
The organization states its mission as “increasing the capacity for people to care for one another.” Its website identifies Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency as its areas of impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Mark Twain Area?
Apply each year to become a Community Impact Agency. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of the Mark Twain Area's EIN?
United Way of the Mark Twain Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0716604. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- 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 June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
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