Tioga United Way Inc
Tioga United Way Inc is a public charity based in Owego, New York, formed in 1956. It allocates donations to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing reports grants to 10 organizations, all in New York.
Tioga United Way Inc at a glance
In short: Tioga United Way Inc gave $111K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,885
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,089
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,695
- Total assets
- $394,195
- -17.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tioga United Way Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 146 Central Ave 3, Owego, NY 13827
Phone: (607) 687-4028
Website: https://tiogaunitedway.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tioga United Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tioga County Boys&Girls Club ($19K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tioga United Way Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $132K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tioga County Boys&Girls Club Owego, NY | General Operating Expenses | $19,104 |
| Tioga Outreach Center CC Ithaca, NY | General Operating Expenses | $19,000 |
| Camp Ahwaga Owego, NY | General Operating Expenses | $16,225 |
| A New Hope Center Owego, NY | General Operating Expenses | $13,102 |
| Owego Gymnastics Owego, NY | General Operating Expenses | $8,890 |
| Salvation Army Syracuse, NY | General Operating Expenses | $8,500 |
| Spencer Van Etten Community Spencer, NY | General Operating Expenses | $7,870 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Tioga Binghamton, NY | General Operating Expenses | $7,000 |
| Waterman Conservation Apalachin, NY | General Operating Expenses | $5,694 |
| Owego Elks Lodge #1039 Owego, NY | General Operating Expenses | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $394,195 | $172,773 | $270,410 | $110,885 | 10 | $8,190 |
| 2023 | $477,322 | $231,973 | $308,860 | $126,749 | 13 | $9,050 |
| 2022 | $552,020 | $191,719 | $285,717 | $132,343 | 13 | $578 |
| 2021 | $651,565 | $322,447 | $297,443 | $125,100 | 10 | $6,732 |
| 2020 | $620,789 | $163,073 | $240,365 | $92,850 | 9 | $10,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is to “efficiently allocate and organize donations to local charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grants were reported as general operating expenses for recipient organizations.
One recipient, A New Hope Center, describes its mission as empowering people who suffer injustice and abuse and working to eradicate domestic violence, sexual violence, and other forms of oppression. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not Tioga United Way’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Tioga United Way reported $110,885 in grants to 10 organizations. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $19,104, with a median of $8,695. The largest awards were $19,104 to Tioga County Boys&Girls Club, $19,000 to Tioga Outreach Center CC, $16,225 to Camp Ahwaga, $13,102 to A New Hope Center, and $8,890 to Owego Gymnastics. Each was listed for general operating expenses.
The finance committee approves an annual allocation schedule for partner agencies. The Executive Director tracks grant use and reports to the finance committee monthly. No application process, materials, or deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meredith Sagor as Executive Director and Jake Kunze as Vice President. Directors listed are Dale Larson, John Knowlton, Amy Enright, Gil Knapp, Robert Jensen, Jana Bowen, Melissa Cavataio-Boland, and Christina Bangle.
Tioga United Way Inc is led by Meredith Sagor, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meredith Sagor
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Jeri Sarge
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Knapp
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Bowen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Knowlton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jensen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Enright
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Cavataio-Boland
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Bangle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Maas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Kunze
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Christina Bangel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Astorina (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Shawn Yetter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dorothy Richter (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tia Tagliaferro (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Patten (2020) — Director
- Former: Dot Richter (2020) — Director
- Former: Jackie Bogart (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristin Barton (2020) — Director
- Former: Leah Hammond (2020) — Director
- Former: Nicole Kobziewicz (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $59K, to Meredith Sagor (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Tioga United Way Inc
How much does Tioga United Way Inc give each year?
Tioga United Way Inc gave $111K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $127K across 13 grants.
What is Tioga United Way Inc's typical grant size?
Tioga United Way Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,695, and its average grant was $11,089, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tioga United Way Inc give grants?
Tioga United Way Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Owego, NY (5 grants).
Does Tioga United Way Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tioga United Way Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tioga United Way Inc's largest grantees?
Tioga United Way Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tioga County Boys&Girls Club ($19,104), Tioga Outreach Center CC ($19,000) and Camp Ahwaga ($16,225), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tioga United Way Inc?
Tioga United Way Inc reported $394K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $173K.
What does Tioga United Way Inc fund?
The organization states its mission is to “efficiently allocate and organize donations to local charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grants were reported as general operating expenses for recipient organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tioga United Way Inc?
Tioga United Way Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tiogaunitedway.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tioga United Way Inc's EIN?
Tioga United Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0590181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Tioga United Way Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tioga-united-way-inc-morg_2140d7ffe77c4eb0a9cb264680073c8a
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