United Way of Wyandotte County
United Way of Wyandotte County was a Form 990-EZ small public charity based in Kansas City, Kansas. Its stated mission was to increase the community’s understanding of human needs and mobilize resources to meet them. The organization’s 2020 filing is marked as its final return and says it merged with United Way of Greater Kansas City effective July 1, 2020; it therefore appears to have wound down as a separate organization and stopped grantmaking.
United Way of Wyandotte County at a glance
In short: United Way of Wyandotte County gave $1.5M across 37 grants in 2020 (avg $42K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-EZ.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,546,345
- Grants made (2020)
- 37
- Average grant
- $41,793
- Median grant
- $21,900
- Primary geography
- Kansas (78% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2020; updated October 2026. Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to United Way of Wyandotte County
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 17-1042, Kansas City, KS 66117
Phone: (816) 472-4289
Website: https://unitedway-wyco.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Wyandotte County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Family Conservancy ($442K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 71 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization was based in Kansas City, Kansas. Its 2020 grant dollars went primarily to Kansas recipients (78%) and Missouri recipients (20%), with 1% going to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Way of Wyandotte County gives
- 86% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2019) to $1.5M (2020, 14 months). In 2020 it made 37 grants totaling $1.5M.
*2020: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2020: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Family Conservancy Shawnee, KS | Program Support | $442,220 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $97,150 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $88,796 |
| El Centro Inc Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $78,093 |
| Duchesne Clinic Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $59,259 |
| Mocsa Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $58,292 |
| Vibrant Health Wyandotte Neighborhood Clinics Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $58,283 |
| Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $54,903 |
| Metro Lutheran Ministries Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $49,682 |
| Avenue of Life Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $43,455 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The final filing reports a transfer of remaining assets and liabilities valued at $1,561,612 to United Way of Greater Kansas City on July 1, 2020.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020* | — | $3,161,938 | $5,067,718 | $1,546,345 | 37 | $39,848 |
| 2019 | $2,321,963 | $3,534,271 | $3,236,457 | $1,215,830 | 34 | $34,185 |
*2020: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission was to increase the community’s understanding of human needs and mobilize resources to meet those needs. Its 2020 grants included program support for organizations working in areas such as health care, food access, poverty services, sexual-violence prevention, education and economic development.
Grantees described their own work in varied ways. El Centro said its mission was to strengthen communities and improve the lives of Latinos and others through educational, health, wealth and advocacy opportunities. Cross-Lines Community Outreach described providing services and opportunities to people affected by poverty. Harvesters described mobilizing community resources for equitable access to nutritious food and addressing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the organization reported 37 grants totaling $1,546,345. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $442,220, with a median of $21,900. The largest grants included The Family Conservancy ($442,220), Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas ($97,150), United Way of Greater Kansas City ($88,796), El Centro Inc. ($78,093) and Duchesne Clinic ($59,259). The filing listed each of these grants as program support.
The filing says the organization merged with United Way of Greater Kansas City on July 1, 2020, and transferred its remaining assets and liabilities to that merged organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Clausie Smith as assistant treasurer and Don Ash, Doug Bach, Donna Birks, Frances Cary, Irene Caudillo, Jarvis Collier, Gordon Criswell, Phil Gibbs Jr. and Doug Greenwald as board members.
United Way of Wyandotte County's 2020 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Bill Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Clausie Smith
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Don Ash
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Donna Birks
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Doug Bach
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Doug Greenwald
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eric Hyde
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frances Cary
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gordon Criswell
Board Member
Chair Youthbuild → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jarvis Collier
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Irene Cauldillo
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Phil Gibbs Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Brenda C. Jones (2019) — Chair Rsvp
- Former: Carol Levers (2019) — Board Chair
- Former: Cheryl Adler (2019) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Chiquita Miller (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Claudia McQueen (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Silva (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Eric McTye (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ethan Stover (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Greg Shondell (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: John McDonough (2019) — Past Chair
- Former: John Paul Jones (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Garcia (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Margeret Steele (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Patrice Townsend (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick McCartney (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Philip Gibbs (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Lopez (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rosemary Podrebarac (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Todd Jordan (2019) — President & CEO
- Former: Todd Moore (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Wyandotte County
How much does United Way of Wyandotte County give each year?
United Way of Wyandotte County gave $1.5M across 37 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-EZ. The 2020 filing year covers 14 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2019 it gave $1.2M across 34 grants.
What is United Way of Wyandotte County's typical grant size?
United Way of Wyandotte County's median grant in 2020 was $21,900, and its average grant was $41,793, across 37 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-EZ.
Where does United Way of Wyandotte County give grants?
United Way of Wyandotte County gives mostly in Kansas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-EZ went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, KS (20 grants), Kansas City, MO (9 grants) and Shawnee, KS (3 grants).
Does United Way of Wyandotte County give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Wyandotte County's 2020 IRS Form 990-EZ were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (37 grants).
Who are United Way of Wyandotte County's largest grantees?
United Way of Wyandotte County's largest 2020 grantees include The Family Conservancy ($442,220), Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas ($97,150) and United Way of Greater Kansas City ($88,796), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-EZ. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does United Way of Wyandotte County fund?
The organization’s stated mission was to increase the community’s understanding of human needs and mobilize resources to meet those needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Wyandotte County?
United Way of Wyandotte County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedway-wyco.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Wyandotte County's EIN?
United Way of Wyandotte County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0636601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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