The United Way of Central Maryland Inc
The United Way of Central Maryland is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1927, it operates as an independent federated giving program and serves as a human services leader for the Central Maryland region. The organization functions as both a fundraiser and grantmaker, mobilizing resources and collaborating with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.6M
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.7M
+7.3% YoY
Grant Count
293
+0.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Changing the odds for families and communities by advancing education, financial stability and health with measurable programs, volunteer engagement and 2-1-1 Maryland at UWCM.
The organization improves lives for residents of Greater Baltimore and surrounding counties by promoting equity and increasing access to education, health, employment, and housing.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Housing: Rapidly rehousing those who have lost their homes and preventing homelessness for people on the brink of eviction
- Education: Expanding access to opportunities and experiences for learning, healthy development, and academic success from cradle to career
- Health: Building healthy communities by supporting sustainable food access and mental wellness, and mobilizing emergency resources
- Economic Advancement: Empowering individuals with essential skills to secure meaningful employment while fostering more inclusive and equitable workplaces
The organization addresses family stability by providing families with safe and stable housing, helping children succeed in school, guiding people to sustainable employment, and providing access to healthy food and healthcare.
Grantmaking
The organization distributes grants through multiple programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily serves Central Maryland, with a focus on Greater Baltimore and surrounding counties. Grant-making activities extend into Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $54,649,378
- Total Revenue: $31,580,527
- Total Expenses: $39,178,556
- Number of Employees: 189–248
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $60.8M
- Total Revenue: $63.9M
- Total Expenses: $66M
- Total Liabilities: $20.6M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,649,378 | $60,785,848 | $67,768,699 |
| Revenue | $31,580,527 | $63,886,098 | $88,763,556 |
| Expenses | $39,178,556 | $65,958,331 | $90,366,853 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,674,711 | $648,565 | $1,585,400 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The United Way of Central Maryland Inc
Changemaker Challenge
THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC
Amount
Variable (invested $500,000+ across multiple winners)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Neighborhood Grants
THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant
THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC
Amount
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Mr. Franklyn D. Baker
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON CHURCH | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| LEN PARRISH | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| LORI VILLEGAS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MANU REGO | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARC BROADY | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARIE HARTMAN | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARTIN LEMELLE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PETER B ROSENWALD II | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RENEE BLANDING MD | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| RYAN COUDON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SARAH PIPER | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| SHERRY B PERKINS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN E BUDORICK | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| TALIB HORNE | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| TINA HIKE-HUBBARD | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| TISHA EDWARDS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| TORI BURNS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| TRIF ALATZAS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| WHITNEY B HARMEL | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| RODNEY ODDOYE | CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| KEISHA ALLEN | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DOLORES NJOKU | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DERRICK DICKENS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DEREK LYNCH | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DAVID J THOMPSON | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY JENKINS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JORGE ACEVEDO | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CINDY O'NEILL | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CAROLE B MILLER | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CALVIN ST JUSTE | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ANTOINETTE WILLIAMS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ANGELA CELESTIN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALFRED J BAILEY | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CHARLES B REULAND | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH M PHELAN | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| EDWIN SINGER | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ERIC ROSENBERG | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ERNEST R GRECCO | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| JOHN DAVIS | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JOANNA ROMBRO | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JIM DICKINSON PHD | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JEREL BRAGER | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARTINA A MARTIN | SVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $210,591 |
| FRANKLYN BAKER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $389,635 |
| JAMES MCINTYRE | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $239,245 |
| LAURA L JOHNSON | SVP & CHIEF INNOVATION AND DATA RESEARCH OFFICER | 50 | $187,282 |
| SANDRA MONCK | SVP & CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 50 | $208,414 |
| HOLLY JOYCE HOEY | SVP & CHIEF PRINCIPAL GIFTS OFFICER | 50 | $150,049 |
| GAIL T JAMES | VP & CONTROLLER | 50 | $159,872 |
| RENEE BECK | VP MARKETING & INNOVATION | 50 | $163,406 |
| KAREN PATE | VP & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 50 | $181,228 |
| ROBERT L CLARK | SVP & CHIEF GRANTS OFFICER | 50 | $185,164 |
| LILLIAN KILROY | SVP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 50 | $185,211 |
| WINDY DEESE | AVP, HOUSING EMPL PARTNERSHIPS & PUBLIC POLICY | 50 | $132,534 |
| KEITH BRYANT | VP & CHIEF OF STAFF | 50 | $133,056 |
| NATALIE F DIXON | VP OF EDUCATION & SR PROGRAM OFFICER | 50 | $135,410 |
| RAMANA PISUPATI | AVP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY | 50 | $134,230 |
| KATHERINE DOWNS | VP DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $116,978 |
| ROBERT L DUBEAU | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 50 | $135,213 |
| SARAH MALLONGA | VP, PROGRAM DATA RESEARCH & RESULTS | 50 | $133,337 |
| SHELLY HALLMAN | VP GRANT DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $115,121 |
| WENDY MOORE | AVP & ASSISTANT CONTROLLER | 50 | $125,327 |
| JULIA SMITH | AVP, ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS | 50 | $131,803 |
| JOHN TAYLOR | VP & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 50 | $140,258 |
| DANIEL R MANGIAVELLANO | VP PLANNED & MAJOR GIFTS | 50 | $117,213 |
| ANGELA C MCALLISTER | VP, STRATEGIC INITIATIVE & PROGRAM COMPLIANCE | 50 | $140,775 |
| HEATHER N CHAPMAN | VP, UNITED WAY NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES | 50 | $137,764 |
| JEFF PRATT | VP, MAJOR GIFTS | 50 | $134,838 |
| SCOTT T GOTTBREHT | AVP, HOMELESS SERVICES | 50 | $101,123 |
| SUSAN M REPKO | SR. DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & CONTENT | 50 | $101,513 |
| GREGORY D HILL | AVP GRANT MANAGEMENT | 50 | $102,290 |
| ERIN P BINDER | DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP GROUPS | 50 | $104,629 |
| AMY C NOVAK | VP CLIENT DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $106,651 |
| YING ZHANG | VP AND CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER | 50 | $111,415 |
| WAINIE YOUN | AVP EQUITY & SPECIAL INITIATIVES | 50 | $111,654 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization announced 2025 Neighborhood Grant awardees, continuing its annual grant program. Maryland American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation provided $196,000 in support to the organization in 2025 to support communities.
Maryland American Water and the American Water Charitable ...The organization operates 211 Maryland, a resource guide and helpline (call 211) that connects residents to assistance with housing, food, health, bills, employment, and other basic needs.
Contact Information
Address: 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 340, Baltimore, MD 21230-1732
Phone: (410) 547-8000
Fax: (410) 547-8289
Website: uwcm.org
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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