Butler County United Way
Butler County United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hamilton, Ohio, founded in 1920. The organization connects and mobilizes resources to measurably improve lives in Butler County by addressing critical community needs through fundraising, grant writing, and collaborative partnerships with local nonprofits and community stakeholders.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$700K
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
32
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Butler County United Way connects and mobilizes resources to measurably improve lives.
Vision: A community where all individuals and families achieve their potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives.
The organization's work is structured around three core building blocks:
- Education
- Income & Self-Sufficiency
- Health
Each focus area is managed through a dedicated action council composed of community experts and program experts who develop strategies, identify measurable outcomes, and guide the grantmaking process. The organization's efforts align with United Way worldwide and surrounding United Way affiliates.
Grantmaking
Butler County United Way distributes grants to nonprofits addressing the three priority areas. Recent funding announcements indicate grant distributions in the range of $600,000 to $750,000 annually.
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $5,689 to $60,000.
How to Apply
** The organization releases Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to nonprofits in Butler County. The three action councils review all proposals and make funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Butler County, Ohio, with primary operations in Hamilton, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenue: $1,668,042
- Total Expenses: $1,507,574
- Total Assets: $3,407,463
- Total Liabilities: $1,210,000
- Total Giving: $836,208
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as a 501(c)(3) since July 1968 (EIN: 31-0734490). Donations are tax-deductible.
Rating: Four-Star rating with 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,607,374 | $3,407,463 | $2,702,374 |
| Revenue | $1,466,178 | $1,668,042 | $1,669,215 |
| Expenses | $1,526,935 | $1,507,574 | $1,627,456 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $61,012 | $17,485 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margaret Baker – President/CEO (50 hours per week; salary: $100,671)
Marcia Andrew – Board Member
The organization employs 6 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA COTTLE | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $93,125 |
| KEVIN MCKINNEY | TREASURER | 0.8 | — |
| MARIANN PENSKA | SECRETARY | 0.8 | — |
| ANDREW SCHNELL | CHAIRPERSON | 0.8 | — |
| MARCIA ANDREW | VICE CHAIRPE | 0.8 | — |
| LARRY MULLIGAN | PAST CHAIR | 0.8 | — |
| MICHAEL JORDAN | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| SUSAN BREMER | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| BRIAN CHAMBERLAIN | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| MICHAEL HOLBROOK | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| SHARON KLEIN | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| KIM MCKINNEY | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| QUINTON MOSS | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| JENNIFER JACKSON | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| WALLY ZANCAN | MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 323 North Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: 513-863-0800
Website: bc-unitedway.org
Email: liveunited@bc-unitedway.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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