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UNITED WAY OF GRAYSON COUNTY INC

United is the Way

Sherman, TX   |  http://www.unitedwaygrayson.org

Mission

Positive change begins with a choice — to get involved, to give back, and to take action. When we choose to work together, the good we do grows greater. That’s why, wherever there's a need in our community, there's a United Way — mobilizing people to improve lives today and build a better tomorrow. Because when we unite with purpose, more possibilities open. More people gain access to health care, fresh food, job training, and financial support. Children get more chances to reach their potential, and families find the strength to rise above challenges, big and small. Together, we can create a future where everyone thrives. United is the Way.

Ruling year info

1970

Board Chair

Carlos Rivas

Main address

713 E Brockett St

Sherman, TX 75090-4610 USA

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EIN

23-7087293

NTEE code info

Fund Raising Organizations That Cross Categories includes Community Funds/Trusts and Federated Giving Programs) e.g. United Way (T70)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We are fighting for people to get better jobs and achieve financial stability, students to graduate high school ready for college and careers, and individuals to lead healthier lives.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Imagination Library of Grayson County

As an affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, we are provided free high quality age appropriate books to children in our community age birth to five.

Population(s) Served

Helping children and youth achieve their potential.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers
Children and youth

Where we work

  • Grayson County (Texas, United States)

Awards

Non-Profit of the Year 2022

Denison Area Chamber of Commerce

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of organizational partners

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Non profit agency partners

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

United Way of Grayson County surrounds our community’s most critical problems and we fight. We are able to fund specific programs with nonprofit partners to achieve better outcomes for our community members.

We raise funds to meet community member's immediate needs while moving the mission forward and creating long-term change.

Consistently raise revenue to fund nonprofits programs to improve outcomes for individuals and the community as a whole.

Work collaboratively with all organizations to reduce duplication of efforts.

Conduct a Community Needs Assessment to assess, monitor and improve our community's outcomes to meet long-term goals.

The United Way of Grayson County’s 25 Board of Directors provides the leadership necessary to achieve the goals and vision set by the community for the organization. Their leadership is critical for setting the direction in community responsibility and ensuring the desired results.

In addition, the Board represents United Way of Grayson County in the community and brings community voice to United Way decision-making.

Finally, the Board is charged with stewardship and accountability to maintain the trust of the community.

Ongoing Community Needs Assessment are conducted and raised revenue is dispersed to nonprofits to operate programs to meet those needs.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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UNITED WAY OF GRAYSON COUNTY INC

Board of directors
as of 5/22/2025
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Amy George

Bank of Texas

Andru Gilbert

Denison ISD

Carlos Rivas Board Chair

Rivas Law

Christine Wallentine

City of Denison

David Turner MEMBER AT LA

Deron McCraw

Evan Martin

REAL Inc.

Jeff Butts

First State Bank

Josh Davis

Davis Chiropractic

Judi Murphy

Texoma Medical Center

LaTasha Savage

Emerson

Martha Tapia

First United Bank

Mike Daugherty

Atmos Energy

Molly Harris VICE CHAIR

Natalie Hicks

Denison ISD

Robert Muse MEMBER AT LA

Steve Pinkston

Whitesboro Fire Department

Tayler Valdez

Texas Instruments

Terry Stogsdill

Stogsdill Capital

Thomas O'Neal

Sherman ISD

Wayne Grover

Tyson

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? yes

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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