Centre County United Way
Centre County United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1971, the organization operates as a civic and social organization dedicated to mobilizing community resources to address critical needs across the region. The organization maintains tax-exempt status since July 1973.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$894K
-11.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-11.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: "We mobilize the Centre County community to action so all can thrive."
The organization fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community through three primary program areas:
Health: Provides access to health care and prevention programs for those with difficulty providing for themselves. Measurable outcomes include early diagnosis and treatment of sight loss, cancer, and sexually transmitted disease; appropriate and compassionate end-of-life care; integration of disabled individuals into day care, school, and the workplace; and planned crisis response to medical emergencies and natural disasters.
Education: Provides access to pre-K and after school programs that encourage successful transition to kindergarten, early diagnosis of learning disorders, and improved literacy skills among adults. Measurable outcomes include attainment of kindergarten-level reading and writing skills.
Financial Stability: Provides support in managing financial crises and understanding money investment and management. Measurable outcomes include safe and warm living environments, prevention of home loss, food security, appropriate management of limited income, and connection to appropriate long-term support programs.
Grantmaking
Centre County United Way allocates community funds among member agencies. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Centre County, Pennsylvania, with primary operations in State College.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending March 2024):
- Total Revenue: $1,363,946
- Total Expenses: $1,555,800
- Total Assets: $3,130,894
- Total Liabilities: $85,000
- Employees: 4
The organization maintains a four-star rating based on accountability and financial metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,023,350 | $3,130,894 | $3,184,052 |
| Revenue | $1,577,393 | $1,363,946 | $1,634,259 |
| Expenses | $1,448,335 | $1,555,800 | $1,728,863 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $331,327 | $62,644 | $71,663 |
| 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
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Centre County Youth Services Bureau ($115,000), Centre Helps ($90,000), Centre Volunteers in Medicine ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - CENTRE COUNTY STATE COLLEGE, PA | TO SUPPORT HEALTH - RELATED MISSION | $17,739 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - JUNIATA REEDSVILLE, PA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION - RELATED MISSION | $20,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES BELLEFONTE, PA | TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL STABILITY - RELATED MISSION | $12,151 |
| CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVES IN COMMUNITY JUSTICE STATE COLLEGE, PA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION - RELATED MISSION | $23,000 |
| CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY BELLEFONTE, PA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION - RELATED MISSION | $17,000 |
| CENTRE SAFE STATE COLLEGE, PA | TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL STABILITY - RELATED MISSION | $77,500 |
| CENTRE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU STATE COLLEGE, PA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION - RELATED MISSION | $115,000 |
| CENTRE CARE VOLUNTEERS BELLEFONTE, PA | TO SUPPORT HEALTH - RELATED MISSION | $8,000 |
| RISING HOPE BELLEFONTE, PA | TO SUPPORT HEALTH - RELATED MISSION | $10,000 |
| CENTRE VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE STATE COLLEGE, PA | TO SUPPORT HEALTH - RELATED MISSION | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Megan Evans
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNNE JOHNSON | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| DOUG WORKMAN | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| RON BEYER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JUDY PFLEEGOR | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| TAMA CAREY | FORMER BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG ROSE | FORMER SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NANCY CHISWICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHAD FEATHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERNEST GREENE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEAH GUY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEVENT KAYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY KUNKEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE MCCANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIAN MORALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOLLY OXENDALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SAMPSELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET SCHULENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA STECO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA THORNDIKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARY THORWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN WERNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN EVANS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $67,168 |
| PAULA WILLIAMS | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $45,433 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Centre County United Way raised more than $1 million in recent fundraising efforts. The organization's Women United Group has been actively accepting grant applications and awarding grants to community organizations including The Makery and CVIM.
The Makery, CVIM Awarded Grants from United Way Women\u2019s GroupSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Centre County United Way fund?
**Mission:** "We mobilize the Centre County community to action so all can thrive." The organization fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community through three primary program areas: **Health:** Provides access to health care and prevention programs for those with difficulty providing for themselves. Measurable outcomes include early diagnosis and treatment of sight loss, cancer, and sexually transmitted disease; appropriate and compassionate end-…
How do I apply for a grant from Centre County United Way?
Centre County United Way allocates community funds among member agencies. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **Centre County Youth Service Bureau:** $124,921 grant (2024) to support education-related mission • **Child Development and Family Council of Centre County (CDFC):** $64,500 grant (2024) to support education-related mission The organization operates a Women United Group that accepts grant applications from community organizations.
Where does Centre County United Way make grants?
Centre County, Pennsylvania, with primary operations in State College.
What size grants does Centre County United Way award?
In 2025, Centre County United Way awarded 23 grants totaling $894K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Centre County United Way's EIN?
Centre County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1215290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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