Nonprofit · EIN 35-1007590
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $51,112,879 | $61,528,735 | -$10,415,856 | $255,154,897 | $34,080,166 | $221,074,731 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $77,143,888 | $62,378,816 | $14,765,072 | $253,818,330 | $26,800,542 | $227,017,788 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,315,503
- of which government grants
- $1,307,695
- Program service revenue
- $537,816
- Investment income
- $17,258,396
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,003,575
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$73,397
- Other revenue
- $1,164
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,317,386
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $959,946
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,429,858
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,988,074
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,141
- Accounting fees
- $68,236
- Occupancy
- $919,592
- Travel
- $78,052
- Depreciation
- $158,734
- Program services (functional)
- $50,270,711
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,521,974
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,736,050
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $253,818,330
- Total assets, end of year
- $255,154,897
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,080,166
- Net assets, end of year
- $221,074,731
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $294,221
- Publicly traded securities
- $225,120,376
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $34,598,998
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $186,475,733
- Gross receipts
- $56,931,003
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 4,512
- Year formed
- 1921
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Payne | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $453,828 | $53,642 |
| Regina Ashley | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $238,335 | $21,628 |
| Jennifer Gallagher | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $221,481 | $21,718 |
| Sara VanSlambrook | Chief Impact Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,788 | $31,903 |
| Penny Keller | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,609 | $29,320 |
| Denise Luster | Chief Strategic Intelligence and Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,996 | $20,487 |
| Lucia Downton | VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Former | 40 | $133,791 | $26,301 |
| Ashley Scruggs | VP Talent Management Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,707 | $17,908 |
| Maarten Bout | VP Major and Transformational Gifts Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,050 | $16,538 |
| Dick Hester | TREASURER & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Harrison | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Bonilla | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andre Franklin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Michie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Merkel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
46 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Garrison | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bryan Mills | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Lowery | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Barney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Diehl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Daniels | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dennis Andres | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Denny Sponsel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Denny Stephens | DIRECTOR (BEG 08/01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Nolting | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Geoff Gailey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Grace Findley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Pemberton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James Starbuck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Eckerle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jean Wojtowicz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeb Banner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ping | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Buchanan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jimmie McMillian | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Johna Norton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Smith Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Singer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KALEN JACKSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kaye Vitug | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Britt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren James | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Harris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mandy Parris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Wiley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marvin Blade | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Boelke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Max Harper | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Becher | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Dilts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike North | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Neely Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rafael Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samuel Odle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Beier | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Luc | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shelly Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Kim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tekiah Tunstall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tory Castor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 64 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Payne | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $379,967 | $52,370 |
| Sara VanSlambrook | Chief Impact Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,588 | $30,842 |
| Regina Ashley | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $211,681 | $20,732 |
| Jennifer Gallagher | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $192,100 | $19,151 |
| Penny Keller | Chief Fundraising Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,187 | $28,182 |
| Denise Luster | Chief Strategic Intelligence Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,818 | $19,306 |
| Lucia Downton | Vice President of Technology and Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,945 | $25,943 |
| Peter Hanscom | Vice President of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,245 | $10,623 |
| Deborah Daniels | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Hester | Treasurer & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Bonilla | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andre Franklin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Michie | Director (BEG 08/24/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Merkel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Garrison | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Mills | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Barney | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Lowery | Director (BEG 08/24/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Diehl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Andres | DIRECTOR (BEG 05/23/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Denny Sponsel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Nolting | Director (12/6/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Gailey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Findley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Pemberton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Starbuck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Eckerle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Wojtowicz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeb Banner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Harrison | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ping | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Buchanan | Director (BEG 12/06/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmie McMillian | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Johna Norton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Smith Jr | DIRECTOR (BEG 05/23/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Fleming | Director (End 10/30/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Singer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalen Jackson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaye Vitug | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelley Karn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Britt | Director (BEG 12/06/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Roop | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren James | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Arenz | Director (END 09/23/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Harris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mandy Parris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Boelke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Harper | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Becher | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Dilts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike North | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalie Guzman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neely Pierce | DIRECTOR (BEG 05/23/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nirav Shah | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rafael Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Odle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Beier | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Luc | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelly Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Kim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tekiah Tunstall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tory Callaghan Castor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2955 N MERIDIAN ST STE 300, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208-5195
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FRED PAYNE, 2955 N MERIDIAN ST SUITE 300, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
- Signed the 990
- FRED PAYNE, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (317) 923-1466
- Website
- WWW.UWCI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA PARTNERS TO DESIGN, SUPPORT AND GROW SYSTEMS THAT ACCELERATE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND UPWARD MOBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN OR NEAR POVERTY AND STRIVING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.WE HELP PEOPLE LIVE THE LIVES THEY ARE CAPABLE OF LIVING.
Program accomplishments
- United Way's Economic Mobility strategies focus on distancing 10,000 Central Indiana households out of poverty by investing in partners that expand access to jobs, education, and financial security. In 2024/2025, $10 million supported 29 CBOs serving 4,386 families and over 11,800 individuals, with a Peer Learning network established to strengthen collaboration and outcomes. The Center for Working Families (CWF) advanced stability for 3,264 individuals through integrated coaching, with 584 achieving an average monthly income increase of $1,400, supported by expanded training and evaluation tools. Additionally, the Workforce Pathways Accelerator pilot, launched with Dress for Success Indianapolis and Indianapolis Urban League, invested $200,000 in each partner to deliver certifications, training, and barrier removal, supporting 63 participants on pathways to sustaining-wage employmentExpenses $14,762,939 · grants $14,463,672
- United Way's Basic Needs strategy strengthens community organizations' ability to support Hoosiers in crisis by providing access to essentials such as shelter, food, health services, and transportation. In 2024/2025, UWCI awarded $12.45 million to 60 community-based organizations (CBOs) for basic needs, delivering nearly 2.9 million services and 3.6 million meals to over 140,000 individuals.Expenses $9,553,296 · grants $9,550,000
- United Way's Early Care & Learning initiatives advance family stability by expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare and education while promoting long-term academic success for children. In 2024/2025, 273 educators engaged in professional development through the Early Learning Providers Community of Practice. Additionally, the Early Childhood Education Providers Council has guided grantmaking to stabilize the workforce, and the ReadUP initiative has continued to enhance literacy outcomes, serving more than 7,500 students to date with the support of dedicated community volunteers. United Way advanced its Safe and Affordable Housing strategy in 2024 through a framework focused on reducing housing insecurity, expanding affordable housing supply, and fostering innovation. Key initiatives included the Winter Assistance Fund, which provided $127,224 in utility support to 212 households; and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which distributed $2.69 million across six counties to strengthen shelter and food access. Additionally, the Homelessness Targeted Initiative Fund (TIF) advanced systemic solutions to homelessness through capacity building, governance improvements, and the development of a Case Management Institute to strengthen housing navigation and long-term stability.Expenses $3,547,396 · grants $2,300,649
- Through Other Program services, United Way ensures that all our work is backed up with research and data, implemented with fidelity, and leveraged with other community resources. These included community needs/human services research; public policy advocacy; volunteer training, development, and deployment; nonprofit leadership education and training; and convening community leaders and funders to align resources around shared community goals. We also deployed $950,000 to 13 organizations through our social innovation fund grants. United Way addresses Central Indiana's most pressing needs in education, economic mobility, safe & affordable housing, and basic needs. Much of this work was accomplished in fiscal year 2024/2025 through support of accredited Community Based Organizations (CBOs) across the human services spectrum. These CBOs are part of a rigorous evaluation process that assesses organizational governance; leadership; diversity, equity & inclusion; financial stability; strategic planning; community responsiveness; sustainability & scalability; and ability to market and engage funders to support their work. United Way also supported these CBOs' general operations through donor designated and other-directed gifts; capital, technology and facilities maintenance grants; and evaluation, capacity building, contingency, staff support, and other activities. in addition, United Way administered donor designated dollars to a wide range of unaffiliated organizations across the non-profit sector.Expenses $22,407,080 · grants $16,003,065 · revenue $612,377
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1007590
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $255,154,897
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,931,003
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $51,112,879 | $61,528,735 | $255,154,897 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $77,143,888 | $62,378,816 | $253,818,330 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $54,398,251 | $55,648,307 | $221,459,629 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1007590).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC is 35-1007590.
- Is UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names FRED PAYNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 61 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $453,828 (Fred Payne, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,112,879, expenses of $61,528,735 and total assets of $255,154,897 at year end.
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