United Way of Vermillion
Uniting people and resources to build a stronger community.
United Way of Vermillion at a glance
In short: United Way of Vermillion gave $132K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,893
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,487
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $687,085
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Vermillion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding Vermillion ($66K). Together the top 8 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Vermillion gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $195K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding Vermillion Vermillion, SD | Access to food for people in need. | $65,539 |
| Main Street Center Vermillion, SD | Providing companionship and indepence for people in need. | $14,000 |
| USD Vucurevich Children's Center Vermillion, SD | Access to affordable childcare. | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Vermillion Brookings, SD | Afterschool and summer care. | $10,000 |
| Domestic Violence Safe Options Vermillion, SD | Services for victims of domestic violence. | $10,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation Pigeon Forge, TN | Books for children. | $8,354 |
| Southeast CASA Program Yankton, SD | Advocacy for abused and neglected children. | $8,000 |
| USD Scottish Rite Speech & Hearing Clinic Vermillion, SD | Speech and hearing screening and treatment services. | $6,000 |
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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 | $687,085 | $306,578 | $353,822 | $131,893 | 8 | $6,561 |
| 2023 | $780,567 | $289,418 | $308,291 | $159,409 | 10 | $1,889 |
| 2022 | $811,070 | $328,340 | $269,960 | $194,881 | 11 | $609 |
| 2021 | $845,241 | $436,815 | $376,555 | $157,106 | 10 | $341 |
| 2020 | $873,324 | $443,116 | $316,608 | $93,077 | 10 | $1,016 |
| 2019 | $809,218 | $440,144 | $417,365 | $97,437 | 12 | $420 |
About United Way of Vermillion
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Vermillion is a public charity, based in Vermillion, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $687K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $132K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Vermillion is led by Leslie Gerrish, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Gerrish
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bergen Peterson
Board Member
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Passick
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine Johnson
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Bye Schulte
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pohlson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Felecos
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Nelson
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ionela Georgescu
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimmarie Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darwin VanDenOever
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Ouellette
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice McGuire
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Howe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanny Walker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Muehler
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kathryn Birkeland (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Lana Svien (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Olson (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deb Christensen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Merrigan (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Heidi Moser (2019) — Director
- Former: Kim Johnson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Vermillion
How much does United Way of Vermillion give each year?
United Way of Vermillion gave $132K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $159K across 10 grants.
What is United Way of Vermillion's typical grant size?
United Way of Vermillion's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,487, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Vermillion give grants?
United Way of Vermillion gives mostly in South Dakota: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vermillion, SD (5 grants).
Does United Way of Vermillion give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Vermillion's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Vermillion's largest grantees?
United Way of Vermillion's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding Vermillion ($65,539), Main Street Center ($14,000) and USD Vucurevich Children's Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Vermillion?
United Way of Vermillion reported $687K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $307K.
What is United Way of Vermillion's EIN?
United Way of Vermillion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3535078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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