United Way of the Wabash Valley Inc
United Way of the Wabash Valley Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana. Established in 1959, the organization serves as a catalyst, convener, and collaborator that brings people together to identify root causes of community challenges and achieve measurable, long-lasting results. The organization employs 9 staff members and operates with an annual revenue of approximately $2.6 million.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
+74.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$561K
-48.5% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-43.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The organization achieves its vision of a thriving, inspired community focused on care and collaboration by working with and for the community to create lasting solutions to its greatest challenges.
Core Impact Areas: United Way of the Wabash Valley funds quality programs in three primary areas:
- Education — including the Success by 6 Program, which mobilizes community resources to ensure young children receive nurturing, learning environments during critical development years from birth to age 6
- Health — with particular emphasis on substance use disorders and behavioral health
- Community Basics — addressing fundamental community needs
Bold Goal: The organization has set an ambitious goal to move 10,000 families out of financial struggles and into stability.
Grantmaking
United Way of the Wabash Valley makes grants to support programs aligned with its impact areas. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of the Wabash Valley serves a six-county region:
- Indiana counties: Vigo, Vermillion, Parke, Clay, and Sullivan
- Illinois county: Clark County
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total revenues: $2,569,232
- Total expenses: $2,070,695
- Total assets: $2,794,696
Recent Investment Activity (2026):
- $2.48 million invested locally
- $168,000 directed toward behavioral health
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,865,143 | $2,794,696 | $2,187,140 |
| Revenue | $3,652,498 | $2,569,232 | $2,271,686 |
| Expenses | $1,649,826 | $2,070,695 | $2,409,948 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $228,545 | $25,543 | $74,592 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakisha Bradley | Director | — | — |
| Amanda Hogue | President | — | — |
| Kelsey Hancewicz | Director | — | — |
| Jon Scherle | Director | — | — |
| Jon Brian | Director | — | — |
| Jamie Woodruff | Director | — | — |
| Tammy Coons | Director | — | — |
| Abby Desboro | Executive Dir. | 40 | $92,730 |
| Sonja Jordan | Director | — | — |
| Michael Collins | Treasurer | — | — |
| Megan Kirk | Director | — | — |
| Erin LeDune | Director | — | — |
| Brent McCoy | Director | — | — |
| Tim Sanders | Director | — | — |
| John Lang | Director | — | — |
| Amy Naidu | Director | — | — |
| Joanne Davignon | Director | — | — |
| Kevin Smith | Director | — | — |
| Cyndi Todd | Director | — | — |
| Kristi Whitacre | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Awarded $134,160 in behavioral health grants during an annual meeting
United Way awards $134K in grants for Wabash Valley mental health | NewsAwarded $90,000 in grants to support financial education for local students
United Way of the Wabash Valley Awards $90,000 Grant to Support Financial\Engaged 1,367 volunteers in community service
Announced new grant opportunities for community organizations
Contact Information
Address: 100 S. 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: (812) 235-6287
Fax: (812) 235-3901
Email: [email protected]
Website: uwwv.org
EIN: 35-1008531
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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