United Way of the River Cities Inc
United Way of the River Cities Inc. is a public charity based in Huntington, West Virginia. It connects the community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives, and awards grants to nonprofit programs serving its six-county region in West Virginia and Ohio.
United Way of the River Cities Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the River Cities Inc gave $590K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $590,081
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,603
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $2,572,881
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to United Way of the River Cities Inc
- How to Apply
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The stated process begins with an online letter of intent. Eligible applicants are notified and invited to submit a grant application; the organization says agencies must meet its guidelines and be located in and serve its six-county service area. Its 2024 filing describes a competitive process in which volunteers review applications and recommend awards to the board, and funded partners provide semi-annual reports. The organization does not fund individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The website’s tentative 2026 calendar listed an LOI period of June 22–July 17, followed by application openings in August and closings in September. Those dates have passed; no later deadline is provided in the available information.
- Deadline
- The website’s tentative 2026 calendar listed an LOI period of June 22–July 17, followed by application openings in…
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Big Cover Up Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704
Phone: (304) 523-8929
Website: https://unitedwayrivercities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of the River Cities Inc
Big Cover Up Grants
United Way of the River Cities Inc
Amount
$1,529.41 per project (2024 cycle); approximately $26,000-$27,500 total distributed across 16-17 projects annually
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Impact Grants
United Way of the River Cities Inc
Amount
Varies; 2022-23 cycle: $281,620 total awarded across multiple categories
Deadline
Deadline not published
Safety-Net Grants
United Way of the River Cities Inc
Amount
Varies by organization; 2025 cycle: $245,000 total distributed across 14 nonprofits
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who United Way of the River Cities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was C-H Coalition for Homeless ($46K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization identifies its service area as Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties in West Virginia, and Gallia and Lawrence counties in Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports that 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 23% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of the River Cities Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $26K (2023) to $590K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C-H Coalition for Homeless Huntington, WV | Human Services | $46,263 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Huntington, WV | Human Services | $35,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Huntington, WV | Human Services | $35,000 |
| Lily's Place Huntington, WV | Human Services | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Huntington, WV | Human Services | $35,000 |
| Field of Hope Vinton, OH | Human Services | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army Huntington, WV | Human Services | $32,106 |
| God's Hands at Work Gallipolis, OH | Human Services | $31,053 |
| Dress for Success Huntington, WV | Human Services | $30,000 |
| Sojourners Care Network McArthur, OH | Human Services | $26,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 25 grants, the 2024 filing 23, and the 2023 filing one.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,572,881 | $1,494,298 | $1,639,728 | $590,081 | 25 | $72,573 |
| 2024 | $2,731,406 | $1,387,908 | $1,537,095 | $480,770 | 23 | $184,292 |
| 2023 | $3,101,996 | $1,585,819 | $1,153,103 | $26,386 | 1 | $35,736 |
| 2022 | $3,059,269 | $1,757,182 | $1,808,744 | $379,423 | 22 | $51,686 |
| 2021 | $3,305,076 | $1,742,498 | $1,700,608 | $277,319 | 17 | $25,619 |
| 2020 | $2,952,901 | $1,370,608 | $1,643,847 | $323,490 | 15 | $23,399 |
| 2019 | $2,947,121 | $1,249,059 | $1,454,189 | $310,989 | 15 | $20,519 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to connect the community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives, with a vision of everyone having the tools and opportunity to thrive. Its website identifies healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency as impact areas. Grant materials also describe a focus on education, financial stability, health, and basic needs.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless says it provides basic resources and housing to homeless and formerly homeless people in the Huntington area. Lily’s Place says it provides short-term medical care to infants affected by prenatal drug exposure, along with education and support for families and communities. Goodwill Industries Kyowva Area says it supports people facing employment barriers through career services, job training, placement, and advancement programs. Field of Hope Community Campus says its work includes a food pantry, youth center, and residential substance-abuse rehabilitation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 25 grants totaling $590,081. Grant amounts ranged from $6,736 to $46,263, with a median of $23,000. The listed grants supported human services organizations and programs.
Notable 2025 grants included $46,263 to C-H Coalition for Homeless; $35,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Goodwill Industries, Lily’s Place, Boys and Girls Club, and Field of Hope; and $30,000 to Dress for Success. The grantees’ own descriptions identify work including housing and basic resources, mentoring children, employment support, infant care, youth services, and community outreach.
The website describes annual Safety Net Grants for short-term emergency assistance with basic needs and two-year Impact Grants for programs addressing youth opportunity, financial stability, or healthy community outcomes. Eligible Safety Net services include shelter, food, clothing, personal care items, infant essentials, prescription medication, low- or no-cost healthcare, rent or utility assistance, and transportation to access those services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jedd Flowers as executive director and David Carter in a finance director role. Listed board members include Dr. Jeffrey Archambault, Dr. Robin Ashford, Jeremy Baisden, Brandi Beasley, Jill Briggs, Amy Browning, and William Tootie Carter. Dr. Kim Broedel-Zaugg is listed as secretary.
United Way of the River Cities Inc is led by Susan Beth Robinson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Beth Robinson
President
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Carter
Finance Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $33K (2025)
Jedd Flowers
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$26K (2024) → $103K (2025)
Brandi Beasley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lake
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Baisden
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skip Flynn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Broedel-Zaugg
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Finster
Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hardin
Treasurer
Board Member → Baord Member, 2022
Baord Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Briggs
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hettlinger
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lt Phil Watkins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Slyvia Ridgeway
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Stroud
Board Member
Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2024
2nd Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felisha White
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Archambault
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Hammond
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Gibson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard T. Lackey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Tootie Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Browning
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hood
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Ashford
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrone Hornbuckle-Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Saad
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Abe Saad (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bishop Charles Shaw (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Bailey (2019–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Erik Legg (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Michael Prewitt (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Saunders (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Terri Lynn Queen (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vanessa Washington (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Hinckson (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Wyatt (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Juan McCabe (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Bell (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melinda Midkiff (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Simmons (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy Teams (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Anna Adkins (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pushpa Nambi Joseph (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rabbi Robert Judd (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rikki Lowe McCormick (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Don Van Horn (2019–2021) — Board President
- Former: Irv Johnson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Oconnor (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Watkins (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rhonda Kersey (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Barnes (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angie Swearingen (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Kuhn (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Christie White (2019) — Board Member
- Former: CHRISTINA McNEELY (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Hale (2019) — Baord Member
- Former: Michael Chirico (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rocky Harris (2019) — Treasurer
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 $103K, to Jedd Flowers (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the River Cities Inc
How much does United Way of the River Cities Inc give each year?
United Way of the River Cities Inc gave $590K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $481K across 23 grants.
What is United Way of the River Cities Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the River Cities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $23,603, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of the River Cities Inc give grants?
United Way of the River Cities Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntington, WV (14 grants), Gallipolis, OH (2 grants) and Charleston, WV (2 grants).
Does United Way of the River Cities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the River Cities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (25 grants).
Who are United Way of the River Cities Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the River Cities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include C-H Coalition for Homeless ($46,263), Big Brothers Big Sisters ($35,000) and Goodwill Industries ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the River Cities Inc?
United Way of the River Cities Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does United Way of the River Cities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to connect the community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives, with a vision of everyone having the tools and opportunity to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the River Cities Inc?
The stated process begins with an online letter of intent. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of the River Cities Inc's EIN?
United Way of the River Cities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0384704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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