United Way of Androscoggin County Inc
United Way of Androscoggin County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Lewiston, Maine. Founded in 1932 as the Community Chest of Auburn & Lewiston, the organization has evolved through several name changes—becoming the United Fund of Auburn/Lewiston in 1959 and adopting its current name in 1973. In 2019, the organization expanded its geographic territory to include Oxford County. The organization operates with a staff of 6 employees and maintains a four-star rating reflecting strong accountability and financial practices.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$736K
+20.3% YoY
Grant Count
27
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+15.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Androscoggin County's mission is to increase the organized capacity of people who live in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties to care for one another. The organization works to achieve community-wide change that improves education, income, and health for residents through multifaceted efforts incorporating innovation, advocacy, and collaboration.
Primary Program Areas:
- Community Investment Process: Local nonprofit agencies apply for funds based on community outcomes. Applications are reviewed and refined by three volunteer committees, an oversight committee, and the board of directors before distribution to partner agencies.
- 2-1-1 Service: A statewide information and referral service addressing heating, utility assistance, food, and housing needs. In 2024, the service received 88,051 calls statewide, with 10,450 calls from local residents.
- Backpack Project: Partnership initiative providing school supplies and support to students in need.
- Early Childhood Education: Funding and support for early childhood programs.
- Senior Services: Programs and initiatives serving senior populations.
- Homeless Youth Support: Funding for runaway and homeless youth services, including partnerships with organizations like New Beginnings, Inc.
Grantmaking
United Way of Androscoggin County distributes funds to partner agencies through its annual community investment process. The organization has received grants from external funders to support specific initiatives:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Androscoggin County serves Androscoggin and Oxford Counties in Maine, with headquarters in Lewiston.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $1,293,842
- Total Expenses: $1,194,083
- Total Assets: $3,811,638
- Staff: 6 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,811,638 | $3,650,795 | $3,243,359 |
| Revenue | $1,293,842 | $1,408,913 | $1,242,275 |
| Expenses | $1,194,083 | $1,045,063 | $1,067,961 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $138,012 | $67,215 | $9,679 |
| 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
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joleen Bedard serves as Executive Director of United Way of Androscoggin County.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYLAN COX | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| AUTUMN DOW | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TINA BROOKS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHARON GOES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRENDA LAPLANTE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| RACHEL MCKINLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | $7,800 |
| JOLINE DUBUC | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DAWN LAPRELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| AMY FOX | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| RICHARD KROPP | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JAKE LANGLAIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| KELSEY EARLE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JOLEEN BEDARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $130,769 |
| GALE HART | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $105,355 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024**: United Way of Androscoggin County was chosen to administer an emergency food and shelter program.
United Way of Androscoggin County chosen for emergency food, shelter program**2023**: Subaru donated $50,000 to United Way of Androscoggin County.
United Way of Androscoggin County chosen for emergency food, shelter program**2022**: The organization celebrated its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades of service to the community since its founding in October 1932.
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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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