United Ways of Texas Inc
United Ways of Texas Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based public charity that serves as the state association for local United Ways. Its mission is to strengthen and support local United Ways in Texas, including by providing organizational support, coordinating statewide initiatives, and representing the network in policy and advocacy work.
United Ways of Texas Inc at a glance
In short: United Ways of Texas Inc gave $354K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $354,479
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,320
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,929
- Total assets
- $2,037,216
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Ways of Texas Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 106 E 6Th Street Suite 900-116, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 651-1149
Website: https://uwtexas.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Ways of Texas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way for Greater Austin ($79K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 27 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as supporting local United Ways across Texas. In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 21% to recipients in Colorado. The Colorado grant listed among the largest awards was to Bright by Text for services to communities across Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Ways of Texas Inc gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $123K (2022) to $354K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way for Greater Austin Austin, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $79,348 |
| Bright by Text (Aka Lantern) Denver, CO | To Provide Texting Services to Communities Across Texas | $75,000 |
| Texas PBS San Antonio, TX | To Provide Technical Assistance | $65,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County San Antonio, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $57,393 |
| United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties San Marcos, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $11,065 |
| United Way of the Coastal Bend Corpus Christi, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $10,729 |
| The United Way of Comal County New Braunfels, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $8,420 |
| United Way Galveston Mainland Texas City, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $7,438 |
| United Way of Brazoria County Angleton, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $7,395 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Dallas, TX | 2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout | $7,268 |
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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 | $2,037,216 | $1,725,383 | $1,746,373 | $354,479 | 14 | $3,702 |
| 2023 | $1,697,407 | $1,330,764 | $1,482,232 | $214,807 | 6 | $4,706 |
| 2022 | $1,548,975 | $1,104,843 | $1,114,342 | $122,500 | 2 | $1,565 |
| 2021 | $1,843,643 | $1,541,324 | $1,527,717 | $336,000 | 2 | $1,565 |
| 2020 | $1,717,008 | $1,188,873 | $1,128,838 | $172,000 | 3 | $1,565 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to strengthen and support the work and impact of local United Ways in Texas.” Its website describes services such as technical assistance, training, professional development, governance and operations resources, and back-office finance and human-resources support for member organizations. It also describes policy and advocacy work in education, health, financial stability, and nonprofit and community strengthening.
The 2024 filing describes the State Employee Charitable Campaign, advocacy, ALICE, and Start Smart Texas. Start Smart Texas is described as a partnership with Texas PBS that supports community-based collaboratives working to help children succeed in school and life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $354,479. Grant sizes ranged from $6,020 to $79,348, with a median of $7,929. Many listed grants were H-E-B Tearpad Campaign payouts to local United Ways.
Notable 2024 grants included $79,348 to United Way for Greater Austin, $75,000 to Bright by Text (aka Lantern) for texting services to communities across Texas, and $65,000 to Texas PBS for technical assistance. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County received $57,393. Other listed recipients included United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties ($11,065), United Way of the Coastal Bend ($10,729), and United Way of South Texas ($6,020).
The supported organizations describe their own missions in community-focused terms. For example, United Way for Greater Austin says it brings the community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity; United Way of the Coastal Bend says it mobilizes community care to improve lives; and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas describes itself as a community-based social change organization working to strengthen access to education, income, and health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Martin, Edna Garcia, Anndrea Harris, Kari Hennagin, Catherine Hilliard, Brian Irlbeck, Maureen McAllister, and Judith Talavera as board members; Gary Henderson as secretary; and Matt Melnar as treasurer.
The organization’s website identifies Adrianna Cuellar Rojas as president and CEO.
United Ways of Texas Inc is led by Roxanne S. Jones, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roxanne S. Jones
President & CEO
Senior Vice President → Vice President & COO, 2022
Vice President & COO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Lauren Richard
Founding President & CEO of Mentor Tx
Founding President & CEO Mentor Texas → Founding President & CEO of Mentor Tx, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $144K (2024)
Kim Lubel
Board Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberlee Brown
Director of Finance & Administration
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $124K (2024)
Gary Henderson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anndrea Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Talavera
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Melnar
Treasurer
Treasurer Elect → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen McAllister
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Hennagin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Irlbeck
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hilliard
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edna Garcia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Jenna Haviland-Alesna (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Lonon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Taylor Sisson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Torrence Robinson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leah King (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Crowe (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kenya Ayers-Palmore (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Vaccaro (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sherry Bernhoft (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Patterson (2022–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Stephanie O'Banion (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Allison Prince (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Catherine Cole (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Stein (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Hudson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Adrianna Cuellar-Rojas (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Bea Lopez (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Janie Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffery Patterson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Lubel (2020–2021) — Chair Elect
- Former: Veronda Durden (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jordee O'Brien (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Becky Mauldin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph McLauchlan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Forbes (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Chavez-Thompson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marsha Jones (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Romona Thomas (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 $164K, to Roxanne S Jones (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Ways of Texas Inc
How much does United Ways of Texas Inc give each year?
United Ways of Texas Inc gave $354K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 6 grants.
What is United Ways of Texas Inc's typical grant size?
United Ways of Texas Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,929, and its average grant was $25,320, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Ways of Texas Inc give grants?
United Ways of Texas Inc gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does United Ways of Texas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on United Ways of Texas Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 HEB Tearpad Campaign Payout" (12 grants).
Who are United Ways of Texas Inc's largest grantees?
United Ways of Texas Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way for Greater Austin ($79,348), Bright by Text (Aka Lantern) ($75,000) and Texas PBS ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Ways of Texas Inc?
United Ways of Texas Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does United Ways of Texas Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to strengthen and support the work and impact of local United Ways in Texas.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Ways of Texas Inc?
United Ways of Texas Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwtexas.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Ways of Texas Inc's EIN?
United Ways of Texas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1618608. 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 September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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