Susquehanna Valley United Way
Susquehanna Valley United Way is a public charity based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. It mobilizes community members and organizations to address local needs and supports programs and partner organizations serving Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties.
Susquehanna Valley United Way at a glance
In short: Susquehanna Valley United Way gave $121K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,595
- -78.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -37.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,094
- -66.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,812,613
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Susquehanna Valley United Way
- How to Apply
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The posted EFSP instructions asked organizations to email their intended counties and phases to receive a personalized link for submitting an application and supporting documents. This was a past cycle, not a current application opportunity.
- Review Cycle
- The posted EFSP instructions gave December 5, 2024, as the deadline to indicate counties and phases; this date has passed.
- Deadline
- The posted EFSP instructions gave December 5, 2024, as the deadline to indicate counties and phases; this date has…
- Contact
Mailing address: 228 Arch St, Sunbury, PA 17801
Phone: (570) 988-0993
Website: https://svuw.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susquehanna Valley United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Women's Center ($12K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it serves Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties. Its 2025 grants were all made to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Susquehanna Valley United Way gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $566K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Women's Center Bloomsburg, PA | General Support | $12,325 |
| Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA Sunbury, PA | General Support | $9,500 |
| American Red Cross Pa Rivers Chapter Allentown, PA | General Support | $9,440 |
| Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc Shamokin, PA | General Support | $8,125 |
| Donald Heiter Community Center Lewisburg, PA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Bloomsburg Public Library Bloomsburg, PA | General Support | $7,215 |
| Columbia Child Development Program Bloomsburg, PA | General Support | $7,125 |
| Camp Victory Millville, PA | General Support | $6,945 |
| Snyder County Library System Selinsgrove, PA | General Support | $6,500 |
| Central Pa Food Bank Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $6,345 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,812,613 | $1,747,535 | $1,719,011 | $120,595 | 17 | $39,368 |
| 2024 | $1,710,214 | $2,166,943 | $2,176,170 | $565,788 | 27 | $50,613 |
| 2023 | $1,807,503 | $2,082,124 | $2,481,670 | $53,677 | 1 | $-6,893 |
| 2022 | $1,927,736 | $2,141,140 | $2,423,460 | $90,944 | 1 | $66,582 |
| 2021 | $2,321,688 | $1,983,809 | $2,160,641 | $5,597 | 1 | $184,491 |
| 2020 | $2,585,574 | $2,179,194 | $1,315,224 | $113,249 | 2 | $102,965 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to mobilize communities to action so all can thrive. Its website describes work to expand opportunity for youth, strengthen financial stability, improve health, and help communities respond and recover.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes family services that provide parenting education and family support, the United in Recovery initiative for substance-use prevention and recovery support across the five-county region, and an Alliance Fund for utility bills in Sunbury. These are described as the organization’s programs, not as grants for outside applicants.
The United Way says it provides fundraising, advocacy, and grant support to local nonprofit partners. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, The Women’s Center describes its work as providing services, education, prevention, and advocacy for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Susquehanna Valley CASA says it promotes advocacy for abused and neglected children. Suncom Industries describes its work as providing socialization, vocational training, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Susquehanna Valley United Way made 17 grants totaling $120,595. Grant amounts ranged from $5,060 to $12,325, with a median of $6,500. The listed grants were for general support.
Notable 2025 recipients included The Women’s Center ($12,325), Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA ($9,500), American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter ($9,440), Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc. ($8,125), and Bloomsburg Public Library ($7,215). All 2025 grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients.
The website provides application requirements for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). Eligible applicants must be able to provide food, shelter, and supportive services; have a federal employer identification number and Unique Entity Identifier; maintain an organizational checking account and accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; and submit an application and required materials to the local board. Private voluntary organizations must have a voluntary board. Awards must be spent within the applicable funding cycle, vendors must be paid directly within 90 days for services covered by EFSP funds, and interim and final reports are required. Past EFSP participation is not required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Keifer as chairman of the board and Adrienne Mael as president through March. It also lists board members Michael Celli, William England, Meg Epler, Angela Hummel, and Coleen Snover.
Susquehanna Valley United Way is led by Adrienne Mael, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adrienne Mael
President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$72K (2024) → $53K (2025)
Steven Keifer
Chairman of Board
Board Member → Chairman of Board, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Angela Hummel
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Coleen Snover
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Meg Epler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Celli
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
William England
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Art Thomas (2024) — Chairman of Board
- Former: Liz Masich (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joanne Troutman (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $53K, to Adrienne Mael (President (Through March)).
Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna Valley United Way
How much does Susquehanna Valley United Way give each year?
Susquehanna Valley United Way gave $121K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $566K across 27 grants.
What is Susquehanna Valley United Way's typical grant size?
Susquehanna Valley United Way's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,094, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Susquehanna Valley United Way give grants?
Susquehanna Valley United Way gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomsburg, PA (4 grants), Sunbury, PA (3 grants) and Selinsgrove, PA (2 grants).
Does Susquehanna Valley United Way give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Susquehanna Valley United Way's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Susquehanna Valley United Way's largest grantees?
Susquehanna Valley United Way's largest 2025 grantees include The Women's Center ($12,325), Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA ($9,500) and American Red Cross Pa Rivers Chapter ($9,440), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Susquehanna Valley United Way?
Susquehanna Valley United Way reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Susquehanna Valley United Way fund?
The organization’s mission is to mobilize communities to action so all can thrive. Its website describes work to expand opportunity for youth, strengthen financial stability, improve health, and help communities respond and recover. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susquehanna Valley United Way?
The posted EFSP instructions asked organizations to email their intended counties and phases to receive a personalized link for submitting an application and supporting documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susquehanna Valley United Way's EIN?
Susquehanna Valley United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1697631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
Live grants for the work Susquehanna Valley United Way funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Susquehanna Valley United Way funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/susquehanna-valley-united-way-morg_2a9cd11842644c6f85108ac1aa179949
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