United Way Foundation of the Capital Region
The United Way Foundation of the Capital Region (the Foundation) was established with the purpose of supporting the mission of the United Way by soliciting, investing and maintaining funds designated by the board or donors to function as an endowment for the benefit of the United Way. The Foundation works to provide a stable base of funding for challenging economic times and for meeting community needs as they change over time.
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region at a glance
In short: United Way Foundation of the Capital Region gave $308K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $308K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,059
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $308,059
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $308,059
- Total assets
- $7,377,702
- +4.7% 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.
Who United Way Foundation of the Capital Region funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of the Capital Region ($308K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How United Way Foundation of the Capital Region gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $304K (2024) to $419K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $308K.
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Capital Region Enola, PA | Distribution on investment income from donor restricted endowment funds to United Way of the Capital Region in accordance with donor restrictions. | $308,059 |
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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 | $7,377,702 | $300,787 | $308,584 | $308,059 | 1 | $273,623 |
| 2024 | $7,044,172 | $393,656 | $334,856 | $303,668 | 1 | $332,812 |
| 2023* | $6,704,373 | $431,189 | $358,586 | $321,424 | 1 | $395,473 |
| 2022 | $7,155,231 | $428,214 | $359,716 | $325,100 | 1 | $416,115 |
| 2021 | $7,434,849 | $108,072 | $449,293 | $419,477 | 1 | $90,355 |
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About United Way Foundation of the Capital Region
Based on IRS filings
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region is a public charity, based in Enola, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $308K. Net investment income was $274K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region is led by Katie Clarke, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Clarke
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Capita
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Gunn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Vipond
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hubley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Mashack-Behney
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Barbara Terry (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lawrence Abrams (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Roda (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Leader (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: David Schankweiler (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Nixon (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way Foundation of the Capital Region
How much does United Way Foundation of the Capital Region give each year?
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region gave $308K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $304K across 1 grant.
How large is United Way Foundation of the Capital Region?
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
Where does United Way Foundation of the Capital Region operate?
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is United Way Foundation of the Capital Region's EIN?
United Way Foundation of the Capital Region's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1733405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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