United Way of Aroostook
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United Way of Aroostook at a glance
In short: United Way of Aroostook gave $122K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,210
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,459
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $412,306
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Aroostook
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Aroostook
Who United Way of Aroostook funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities of Maine ($28K). Together the top 7 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Aroostook gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $122K (2025) to $192K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Maine Presque Isle, ME | Support Services | $28,000 |
| Adopt a Block Houlton, ME | Family Services | $25,000 |
| Hope and Justice Project Presque Isle, ME | Support Services | $25,000 |
| Aroostook Area Agency on Aging Presque Isle, ME | Nutrition | $21,000 |
| Aroostook County Action Program Presque Isle, ME | Family Services | $10,000 |
| Aroostook Medical Center Presque Isle, ME | Support Services | $7,210 |
| Ashland Area Caregivers Ashland, ME | — | $6,000 |
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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 | $412,306 | $514,421 | $510,997 | $122,210 | 7 | $5 |
| 2024 | $409,472 | $644,784 | $607,694 | $141,981 | 8 | $7 |
| 2023 | $372,383 | $603,120 | $643,686 | $139,397 | 7 | $2,152 |
| 2022 | $412,358 | $790,421 | $803,073 | $173,609 | 7 | $597 |
| 2021 | $423,672 | $720,193 | $787,178 | $191,642 | 12 | $1,974 |
About United Way of Aroostook
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Aroostook is a public charity, based in Presque Isle, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $5.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Aroostook is led by Tony Lahey, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tony Lahey
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Leblanc-Eggert
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Hallett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Landeen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Goff
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Roberts
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Wright
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melisa Madore
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Gauvin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Duncan
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$68K (2022) → $78K (2025)
Jennifer Deschane
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Chris Carroll (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Janet Doak (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kyle Taylor (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: April Belyea (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ben Lothrop (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Denise Plourde (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Janell Morin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Gulliver (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Judy Dionne (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Gonya (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kris Malrmborg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lydie Keiffer-Till (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shawn Gillen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Valerie Estabrook (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Ennis (2021) — Executive Di
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $78K, to Sarah Duncan (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Aroostook
How much does United Way of Aroostook give each year?
United Way of Aroostook gave $122K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $142K across 8 grants.
What is United Way of Aroostook's typical grant size?
United Way of Aroostook's median grant in 2025 was $21,000, and its average grant was $17,459, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Aroostook give grants?
United Way of Aroostook gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Presque Isle, ME (5 grants).
Does United Way of Aroostook give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Aroostook's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (3 grants).
Who are United Way of Aroostook's largest grantees?
United Way of Aroostook's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities of Maine ($28,000), Adopt a Block ($25,000) and Hope and Justice Project ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Aroostook?
United Way of Aroostook reported $412K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $514K.
What is United Way of Aroostook's EIN?
United Way of Aroostook's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7147455. 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 September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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