United Way of Wapello County Inc
United Way of Wapello County advances the common good through sustainable, measurable improvements to our communities education, income, and health.
United Way of Wapello County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Wapello County Inc gave $227K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $226,500
- +38.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,167
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,200
- Total assets
- $2,394,586
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Wapello County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Home Finding Association ($66K). Together the top 9 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 42 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Wapello County Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2024) to $227K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Home Finding Association Ottumwa, IA | — | $65,500 |
| Crisis Center and Women's Shelter Ottumwa, IA | — | $30,900 |
| YMCA Ottumwa, IA | — | $25,000 |
| Sieda Head Start Ottumwa, IA | — | $25,000 |
| Friends of Iowa CASA & Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | — | $24,200 |
| Iowa Jag Des Moines, IA | — | $20,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | — | $15,000 |
| Cardinal Community School Distric Eldon, IA | — | $10,900 |
| Al Exito Des Moines, IA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,394,586 | $407,587 | $594,569 | $226,500 | 9 | $4,151 |
| 2024 | $2,421,391 | $503,141 | $534,041 | $163,372 | 7 | $20,733 |
| 2023 | $2,173,441 | $467,926 | $556,225 | $191,562 | 10 | $21,676 |
| 2022 | $2,257,673 | $534,505 | $529,519 | $195,058 | 8 | $73,686 |
| 2021 | $2,635,464 | $947,472 | $574,872 | $177,450 | 8 | $407,923 |
| 2020 | $2,265,412 | $587,111 | $640,376 | $224,951 | 11 | $73,929 |
About United Way of Wapello County Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Wapello County Inc is a public charity, based in Ottumwa, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $227K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Wapello County Inc is led by Shea Greiner, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shea Greiner
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Wilson
Exective Director
Executive Di → Exective Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $67K (2025)
Samatha Meinders
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Burnside
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith Cabrera-Tell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Grove
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason White
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaycee Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Cary
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moreland
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Harper
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Sorak
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Mike Moreland (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Toni Cameron (2022–2023) — Finance Empl
- Former: Ashley Henscheid (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jamie Thomas (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Kathryn Kerrigan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Erik Saaranen (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dawn Sievertsen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liz Schiller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rueben Neff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wendy Smith (2020–2021) — Finance Empl
- Former: Zeke Flick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Sheehan (2020) — Director
- Former: Jamarco Clark (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $67K, to Ali Wilson (Exective DIR).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Wapello County Inc
How much does United Way of Wapello County Inc give each year?
United Way of Wapello County Inc gave $227K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $163K across 7 grants.
What is United Way of Wapello County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Wapello County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,200, and its average grant was $25,167, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Wapello County Inc give grants?
United Way of Wapello County Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ottumwa, IA (4 grants) and Des Moines, IA (4 grants).
Who are United Way of Wapello County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Wapello County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Home Finding Association ($65,500), Crisis Center and Women's Shelter ($30,900) and YMCA ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Wapello County Inc?
United Way of Wapello County Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $408K.
What is United Way of Wapello County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Wapello County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0897349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work United Way of Wapello County Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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