United Way of Androscoggin County Inc
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc is a public charity based in Lewiston, Maine, that has served the local community since 1932. It supports community programs and strategic initiatives intended to address shared needs, including through grants to local nonprofit agencies and activities such as food pantry support, school-supply drives, and volunteer projects.
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Androscoggin County Inc gave $736K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Maine. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $735,865
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,254
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $3,811,638
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (96% 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 United Way of Androscoggin County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Ash Street PO Box 888, Lewiston, ME 04243-0888
Phone: (207) 795-4000
Website: https://unitedwayandro.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Androscoggin County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Concepts Inc ($95K). Together the top 10 received $464K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 141 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its mission serves people in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine; the recipient state for the remaining 4% is not identified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Androscoggin County Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 27 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $554K (2020) to $772K (2019). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $736K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Concepts Inc Auburn, ME | Community Services | $95,000 |
| Agency Designations Lewiston, ME | Designations to 75 non profit agencies for community programs | $57,715 |
| Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care (Promise Early Education) Lewiston, ME | Child Enrichment | $46,000 |
| New Beginnings Lewiston, ME | Youth Programs for at Risk Teens | $45,000 |
| YMCA Auburn, ME | Youth Programs | $42,500 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Center Auburn, ME | Crisis Programs | $40,000 |
| Rural Community Action Ministry Leeds, ME | Community Services | $37,450 |
| Seniors Plus Lewiston, ME | Elderly Services | $33,875 |
| Boys & Girls Club Auburnlewiston Auburn, ME | Youth Programs | $33,100 |
| Catholic Charities (Searchst Francis House) Portland, ME | Various Community Programs | $32,875 |
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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 | $3,811,638 | $1,293,842 | $1,194,083 | $735,865 | 27 | $138,012 |
| 2023 | $3,650,795 | $1,408,913 | $1,045,063 | $611,904 | 26 | $67,215 |
| 2022 | $3,243,359 | $1,242,275 | $1,067,961 | $678,160 | 30 | $9,679 |
| 2021 | $3,239,187 | $1,022,027 | $1,182,022 | $746,424 | 30 | $21,117 |
| 2020 | $3,263,331 | $1,507,641 | $1,081,260 | $553,577 | 28 | $20,820 |
| 2019 | $2,826,202 | $1,247,516 | $1,198,415 | $771,899 | 33 | $22,117 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to increase the organized capacity of people in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties to care for one another. Its website identifies education, financial stability, and health as key building blocks. Its health work includes support for access to medical and dental care, substance-use treatment, mental health services, violence prevention and recovery, independent-living supports, and nutrition programs.
In its annual community investment process, local nonprofit agencies apply for funds based on community outcomes. The organization says applications are reviewed by three volunteer committees, an oversight committee, and its board before funds are approved and distributed.
Its 2024 grants show support for community services, youth programs, early childhood enrichment, crisis programs, elderly services, and education. Among the supported organizations, Community Concepts describes its mission as strengthening individuals, families, and communities in Western Maine through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. New Beginnings says it provides shelter, housing, and supportive services for runaway and homeless youth. Rural Community Action Ministry describes work to meet people’s needs for shelter, clothing, food, and basic well-being. Trinity Jubilee Center says it addresses unmet needs of Lewiston-Auburn residents through basic-needs services, support for stability, and help toward self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 27 grants totaling $735,865. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $95,000, with a median grant of $27,500. The largest reported grant was $95,000 to Community Concepts Inc for community services. Other large grants included $57,715 for designations to 75 nonprofit agencies for community programs; $46,000 to Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care (Promise Early Education) for child enrichment; $45,000 to New Beginnings for youth programs for at-risk teens; and $42,500 to the YMCA for youth programs.
Other 2024 awards included $40,000 to Sexual Assault Crisis Center for crisis programs, $37,450 to Rural Community Action Ministry for community services, $33,875 to Seniors Plus for elderly services, and $31,000 to Trinity Jubilee Center for community services. The filing also lists $30,099 in United Way education grants for small grants to local schools. Separately, 211 Maine Inc reported receiving $29,451; its mission is to help people in Maine find local resources to meet their needs and thrive.
The filing describes a community investment process in which local nonprofit agencies apply based on community outcomes and applications are reviewed by volunteer committees, an oversight committee, and the board.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tina Brooks as chair, Sharon Goes as vice chair, Autumn Dow as treasurer, and Rachel McKinley as secretary. It also lists Dylan Cox, Brenda LaPlante, Joline Dubuc, Dawn LaPrell, Amy Fox, and Richard Kropp as board members.
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc is led by Joleen Bedard, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joleen Bedard
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$102K (2019) → $131K (2024)
Tina Brooks
Chair
Board of Directors → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gale Hart
Finance Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$68K (2019) → $105K (2024)
Rachel McKinley
Secretary
Board of Directors → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Brenda Laplante
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Goes
Vice Chair
Board of Directors → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Langlais
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joline Dubuc
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Dow
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Cox
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kropp
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fox
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Laprell
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Earle
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Aaron Ortiz (2019–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Bill Tracy (2019–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Nate Holst (2019–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Brian Wood (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Patricia Gilbert (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Steve Bosinger (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Barriault (2019–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Lew Jensen (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Maureen Aube (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Said Abdulkerim (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Denis D'auteuil (2019–2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Bobbi Avery (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Michele Talka (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Cindy Letourneau (2019) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jeff Smith (2019) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jody Durisko (2019) — Board of Directors
- Former: Matt Madden (2019) — Board of Directors
- Former: Shane Wright (2019) — Board of Directors
- Former: Terri Cook (2019) — Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $131K, to Joleen Bedard (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Androscoggin County Inc
How much does United Way of Androscoggin County Inc give each year?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc gave $736K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $612K across 26 grants.
What is United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $27,254, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Androscoggin County Inc give grants?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc gives mostly in Maine: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lewiston, ME (10 grants), Auburn, ME (7 grants) and Portland, ME (4 grants).
Does United Way of Androscoggin County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Programs" (5 grants) and "Community Services" (3 grants).
Who are United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Concepts Inc ($95,000), Agency Designations ($57,715) and Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care (Promise Early Education) ($46,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Androscoggin County Inc?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does United Way of Androscoggin County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to increase the organized capacity of people in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties to care for one another. Its website identifies education, financial stability, and health as key building blocks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Androscoggin County Inc?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayandro.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Androscoggin County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0211564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Androscoggin County Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-androscoggin-county-inc-morg_b3011aa81a2c42edb145e4b78c0b586c
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