United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is a public charity based in Kennewick, Washington, formed in 1958. It raises funds and creates partnerships to improve lives and strengthen communities, with a stated emphasis on children’s well-being, safety, and academic success from birth to middle school.
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties at a glance
In short: United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties gave $468K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Washington. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $468,407
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,736
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,775
- Total assets
- $5,854,614
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% 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 Benton & Franklin Counties
- Review Cycle
- March 31, 2027.
- Deadline
- March 31, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Community Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 North Young Street, Kennewick, WA 99336-7844
Phone: (509) 783-4102
Website: https://unitedway-bfco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties
Who United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Arc of Tri-Cities ($62K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 166 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Grants program’s stated geographic scope is Benton and Franklin Counties, Washington. In filing-year 2024 grant data, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $13K repeat.
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 $468K (2024) to $1.4M (2019). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $468K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc of Tri-Cities Richland, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $61,887 |
| Catholic Charities Serving Central WA - TriCities Richland, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $49,892 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties Pasco, WA | Donor Designated Gift | $33,048 |
| B5 Learning Center Kennewick, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $32,314 |
| Support Advocacy & Resource Center Richland, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $32,181 |
| Benton Franklin Head Start Richland, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $26,132 |
| Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties Kennewick, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $26,110 |
| NAMI Washington Tri-Cities Seattle, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $25,907 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Pasco, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $25,507 |
| Heartlinks Grandview, WA | Donor Designations and Program Support | $21,619 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reports two endowment funds: the General Endowment Fund, intended to create a permanent funding source for administration and fundraising expenses, and the Community Solutions Endowment Fund, intended to support community impact work.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,854,614 | $1,962,772 | $2,379,391 | $468,407 | 25 | $155,662 |
| 2023 | $6,233,037 | $2,299,167 | $2,483,127 | $510,670 | 30 | $401,352 |
| 2022 | $6,384,238 | $2,253,589 | $2,306,880 | $475,801 | 28 | $17,284 |
| 2021 | $7,115,808 | $3,677,949 | $2,507,913 | $867,247 | 37 | $125,570 |
| 2020 | $5,926,428 | $2,903,195 | $2,983,616 | $1,068,817 | 46 | $63,404 |
| 2019 | $5,750,883 | $3,092,786 | $3,124,306 | $1,352,739 | 57 | $148,527 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds and create partnerships to improve lives and strengthen communities. It collaborates to support a foundation for children’s well-being, safety, and academic success, from birth to middle school.
Its Community Grants program identifies three priorities: kindergarten preparedness, student success, and basic needs, including food, housing, health, and safety for children and caregivers. Other described activities include Attendance Matters® mentoring for middle school students at risk of chronic absenteeism and a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide free monthly books to children from birth to age five.
The organization says its Donor Choice Program distributes donor-designated contributions after screening recipient organizations for compliance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and the USA PATRIOT Act. It also reports making 16 community grants to local nonprofits in 2024; more than 23,600 local children and their parents or caregivers accessed services and support through those grants.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients. The Arc of Tri-Cities says its mission is to improve quality of life, independence, and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. B5 Learning Center describes its work as supporting new arrivals through education, relationships, and community. Heartlinks says it provides comfort, care, and support. These are the organizations’ own descriptions, not United Way’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way reported 25 grants totaling $468,407. Grant amounts ranged from $5,083 to $61,887, with a median of $12,775. The largest listed awards included The Arc of Tri-Cities ($61,887), Catholic Charities Serving Central WA - TriCities ($49,892), Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties ($33,048), B5 Learning Center ($32,314), and Support Advocacy & Resource Center ($32,181). Most of the listed grants were described as donor designations and program support or donor-designated gifts.
The separate Community Grants program is described as biennial. Its next cycle is Spring 2027, with listed funded partners for 2025–2027 including B5 Learning Center for B5 Reads, tutoring for K–8 students learning English.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include LoAnn Ayers, President & CEO; Brant Baker, Vice President; Scott Booth, Treasurer; and Laura Eder, Chair-Elect/Secretary. The other listed board members are Jon Amundson, Kena Chase, Amy Christensen, Katie Downing, Charles Drader, and Christopher Guerrero.
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is led by LoAnn Ayers, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
LoAnn Ayers
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$177K (2019) → $199K (2024)
Randy Hayden
Board Chair
Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brant Baker
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $109K (2024)
Charles Simpson
Past Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Johnsen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Eder
Chair-Elect & Secretary
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair-Elect & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Booth
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci Pierce
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sinclair
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Drader
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Guerrero
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Holloway
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Amundson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kena Chase
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sheridan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hysjulien
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hayfield
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Streeter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Christensen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Osborn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Reyff
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Worley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Gunn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Markillie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Harrison
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Downing
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richa Sigdel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Ryon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Brian Stickney (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Legard (2019–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Jason Hogue (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Keri Lobdell (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nickolas Bumpaous (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Holmes (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Vance (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Catherine Douglas (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Haynes (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Staci West (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Solheim (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Spain Abney (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Timbes (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Diahann Howard (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Larson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Weber (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Richey (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Daniel Wood (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Baddley (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tracie Cowen (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Majetich (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Bradley Sawatzke (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Ridge (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Harrington (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Bone-Harris (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Altman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jed Morris (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Joyner (2019) — Board Member
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 $199K, to LoAnn Ayers (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties
How much does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties give each year?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties gave $468K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $511K across 30 grants.
What is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's typical grant size?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's median grant in 2024 was $12,775, and its average grant was $18,736, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties that year got $7K on average.
Where does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties give grants?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richland, WA (11 grants), Kennewick, WA (6 grants) and Pasco, WA (4 grants).
Does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donor Designations and Program Support" (12 grants) and "Donor Designated Gift" (11 grants).
Who are United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's largest grantees?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's largest 2024 grantees include The Arc of Tri-Cities ($61,887), Catholic Charities Serving Central WA - TriCities ($49,892) and Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties ($33,048), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds and create partnerships to improve lives and strengthen communities. It collaborates to support a foundation for children’s well-being, safety, and academic success, from birth to middle school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedway-bfco.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's EIN?
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0682177. 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 September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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