United Way of Western Kentucky

Foundation · Grantmaker PADUCAH, KY EIN: 61-0514710 Website

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

TO FOCUS THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO IMPORVE PEOPLE'S LIVES.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+7.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$497K

-1.2% YoY

Grant Count

-8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

+7.8% YoY

About United Way of Western Kentucky

Based on IRS filings

United Way of Western Kentucky is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PADUCAH, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $497K. Net investment income was $79K.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $1.5M (100%)

States

Kentucky

Cities

Bowling GreenPaducah

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,591,003	$2,407,164	$2,273,301
Revenue	$2,256,895	$936,394	$1,177,212
Expenses	$1,923,903	$1,892,356	$859,767
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$79,263	$30,881	$55,530
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

37 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from United Way of Western Kentucky

Foundation

United Way of Western Kentucky - Community Impact Funding

UNITED WAY OF WESTERN KENTUCKY

Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 27, 2027

Annual

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Family Services Society ($127,500), Paducah Day Nursery ($64,500), Paducah Lifeline Ministries Inc ($54,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OSCAR CROSS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$43,312
FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$127,500
SALVATION ARMY PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$35,000
CHILD WATCH CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$39,040
KENTUCKY LEGAL AID BOWLING GREEN, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$28,000
PADUCAH LIFELINE MINISTRIES INC PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$54,600
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$17,700
PADUCAH DAY NURSERY PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$64,500
MERRYMAN HOUSE DOMESTIC CRISIS CENTER PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$51,556
PADUCAH COOOPERATIVE MINISTRY PADUCAH, KY	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY.	$15,960

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DARREN SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LEIGH ANN SIENER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JAMES MORROW	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DREW HULETTE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
BETH HOOD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ERIC HOLLAND	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
OSCAR HARRELL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LATOYA BURTON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
APRIL GALLIMORE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
WENDY ELROD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JEREMY BLACK	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
CJ GURLEY	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MARINEL DUNIGAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ARIANNE DILLON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
SHERRY WESSEL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LEIGH ANN BALLEGEER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LYNSI BARNHILL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
GINA LEEPER	SECRETARY	2	—
GAYLE MARTIN	TREASURER	2	—
OSCAR HARRELL	VICE PRESIDENT	2	—
TODD MYERS	PRESIDENT ELECT	2	—
CATHERINE SIVILLS	BOARD PRESIDENT	2	—
LESLEY OWEN	PAST PRESIDENT	2	—
DYLAN STREET	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
KATINA TODD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Way of Western Kentucky?

United Way of Western Kentucky is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PADUCAH, KY. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is United Way of Western Kentucky?

As of 2024, United Way of Western Kentucky holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $497K in 2024.

Where does United Way of Western Kentucky operate?

United Way of Western Kentucky has awarded grants in Kentucky.

What size grants does United Way of Western Kentucky award?

In 2024, United Way of Western Kentucky awarded 11 grants totaling $497K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is United Way of Western Kentucky's EIN?

United Way of Western Kentucky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0514710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.