United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties is a public charity based in Wooster, Ohio. It brings together community resources and funds local programs serving Wayne and Holmes County residents, with stated focus areas of health and behavioral health, safety-net needs, workforce development, and youth development.
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO at a glance
In short: United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO gave $997K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $997,097
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,394
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,070,855
- -17.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO
- How to Apply
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The website describes application processes for community grants and micro-grants. Eligibility requirements vary by opportunity; applicants should refer to the relevant program requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 general community-grant deadline was December 13, 2024. The 2026 mental-health micro-grant deadline was March 6, 2026. The website listed the ALICE Stability Micro Grant applications as released in May 2026 and due in June 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2025 general community-grant deadline was December 13, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: 215 S Walnut Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 264-5576
Website: https://uwwh.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oneeighty ($198K). Together the top 10 received $819K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 101 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way states that funded programs should be located in and serve residents of Wayne and/or Holmes Counties, Ohio. The 2024 grant filing reports that all grant dollars went to Ohio recipients. Organizations serving only Orrville, Dalton, and/or Marshallville are directed to apply to Orrville Area United Way.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $895K (2021) to $997K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $997K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oneeighty Wooster, OH | Transitional Housing, Substance Abuse Treatment | $197,500 |
| Viola Startzman Clinic Wooster, OH | Comprehensive Care Program and Holmes County Healthcare Services | $140,000 |
| Catholic Charities Wooster, OH | Counseling | $103,000 |
| Wooster YMCA Wooster, OH | Youth Programs | $85,000 |
| Anazao Community Partners Wooster, OH | School Based Service for Vunerable Youth | $78,837 |
| Salvation Army Wooster, OH | On-Site Meals, Emergency Shelter, Learning Zone, Summer PGRM | $60,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties Inc Wooster, OH | Career Connections | $50,000 |
| Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center Wooster, OH | Evaluations and Exams | $44,387 |
| American Red Cross Wooster, OH | Disaster Cycle Services | $30,000 |
| NAMI Wayne & Holmes Counties Wooster, OH | Moca House & Family to Family | $30,000 |
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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 | $2,070,855 | $1,374,744 | $1,897,607 | $997,097 | 18 | $50,684 |
| 2023 | $2,496,273 | $1,533,835 | $1,626,971 | $914,045 | 22 | $27,093 |
| 2022 | $2,490,076 | $1,705,386 | $1,659,250 | $915,353 | 19 | $7,104 |
| 2021 | $2,907,726 | $1,467,746 | $1,539,635 | $894,972 | 21 | $13,448 |
| 2020 | $2,854,637 | $1,687,314 | $1,580,949 | $895,176 | 21 | $8,733 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to mobilize community resources to help people measurably improve their lives. Its stated areas of focus are health, mental health and substance abuse treatment; safety net and basic needs; workforce development; and youth development.
In its 2024 filing, United Way reported funded-program services that included meals and emergency shelter, children’s books and tutoring, mental-health counseling, substance-abuse treatment, and workforce-related tuition assistance and industry credentials. The filing also describes its WHIRE referral line as providing information and referrals in Wayne and Holmes Counties.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. ONEEIGHTY describes its mission as providing domestic-violence shelter, counseling, education, and alcohol- and drug-addiction treatment and prevention. NAMI Wayne & Holmes Counties says it promotes recovery and quality of life for people with mental-health issues through advocacy, education, and support. The Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club describes its work as supporting children’s personal development through organized programs. Holmes County Council on Aging says it provides supportive services, including meals and transportation, to promote older adults’ well-being and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, United Way reported 18 grants totaling $997,097. Grant sizes ranged from $15,000 to $197,500, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards included $197,500 to ONEEIGHTY for transitional housing and substance-abuse treatment; $140,000 to Viola Startzman Clinic for its comprehensive care program and Holmes County healthcare services; $103,000 to Catholic Charities for counseling; $85,000 to Wooster YMCA for youth programs; and $78,837 to Anazao Community Partners for school-based services for vulnerable youth. Other 2024 recipients included the Salvation Army ($60,000), Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties ($50,000), and Wayne County Children’s Advocacy Center ($44,387).
The organization has described an annual community-grant application process. Its 2025 general community-grant cycle is past: applications were accepted from October 1 through December 13, 2024, with awards announced in March 2025. The listed requirements for that cycle included eligible nonprofit or community organization status, a volunteer board whose members received no remuneration, and being located in and serving Wayne and/or Holmes Counties.
The organization also listed 2026 micro-grant opportunities. The mental-health micro-grant program offered awards of up to $7,500 for organizations providing mental-health services in Wayne and/or Holmes Counties. The ALICE Stability Micro Grant was described as focused on direct client services, such as help with housing costs, utilities, or work-related barriers, for eligible employed or retired county residents. These are past application opportunities as of September 28, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sara-Ann Mathias as president, Bonnie Ferguson Hall as vice president, and Robert Dodaro as treasurer. It also lists Eric Michener, Ashley Hershberger, Garrett McMahill, and Samantha Davis as executive committee members, and Clay Matthew, Mike McClintock, and Arianna Liggett as board members. The organization’s website identifies Katie Koglman as chief executive officer.
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO is led by Katie Koglman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katie Koglman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Sara-Ann Mathias
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McClintock
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arianna Liggett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Michener
Executive Committee Member
Board Member → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dodaro
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Hershberger
Executive Committee Member
Board Member → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Ferguson Hall
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Winter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett McMahill
Executive Committee Member
Board Member → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Davis
Executive Committee Member
Board Member → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Matthew
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Manley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Kaufman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wright
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Miller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Amberly Wolf (2020–2023) — Board Member- Executive Officio
- Former: Darla Stitzlein (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jenni Griffin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lorna Edmondson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Schlegel (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Kevin McAllister (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eli Finley (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Diana Everage (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Myers (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stewart Fitz Gibbon III (2021) — Board Member- Executive Officio
- Former: Dan Calvin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: H. Stewart Fitz Gibbon III (2020) — President
- Former: Jennifer Fox (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marc Harvey (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Katie Koglman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO
How much does United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO give each year?
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO gave $997K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $914K across 22 grants.
What is United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's typical grant size?
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $55,394, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO give grants?
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wooster, OH (13 grants) and Millersburg, OH (3 grants).
Does United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's largest grantees?
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's largest 2024 grantees include Oneeighty ($197,500), Viola Startzman Clinic ($140,000) and Catholic Charities ($103,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO?
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO fund?
The organization’s mission is to mobilize community resources to help people measurably improve their lives. Its stated areas of focus are health, mental health and substance abuse treatment; safety net and basic needs; workforce development; and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO?
The website describes application processes for community grants and micro-grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's EIN?
United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0946973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
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