United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties

KENNEWICK, WA EIN: 91-0682177 Website

Since 1958, United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties has been raising funds and creating partnerships to improve lives and strengthen communities. We collaborate to support a foundation for the well-being, safety, and academic success of children, from birth to middle school.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.9M

-6.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$468K

-8.3% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+10.1% YoY

About United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties

Based on IRS filings

United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KENNEWICK, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $468K. Net investment income was $156K.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $3.3M (97%)

Idaho $70K (2%)

Utah $20K (1%)

States

Idaho Utah Washington

Cities

BoiseEltopiaGrandviewKennewickLaceyMurrayPascoRichlandSeattleSpokaneYakima

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,854,614	$6,233,037	$6,384,238
Revenue	$1,962,772	$2,299,167	$2,253,589
Expenses	$2,379,391	$2,483,127	$2,306,880
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$155,662	$401,352	$17,284
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

166 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties

Foundation

Community Grants

UNITED WAY OF BENTON & FRANKLIN COUNTIES

Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 31, 2027

Biennial

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Arc of Tri-Cities ($61,887), Catholic Charities Serving Central WA - TriCities ($49,892), Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties ($33,048).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
3 Rivers Corvette Club Richland, WA	Donor Designated Gift	$7,500
The Arc of Tri-Cities Richland, WA	Donor Designations and Program Support	$61,887
Benton Franklin Head Start Richland, WA	Donor Designations and Program Support	$26,132
Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties Pasco, WA	Donor Designated Gift	$33,048
Catholic Charities Serving Central WA - TriCities Richland, WA	Donor Designations and Program Support	$49,892
Chaplaincy Health Care Richland, WA	Donor Designations and Program Support	$5,777
Christ the King Church Richland, WA	Donor Designated Gift	$15,744
Christ the King School Richland, WA	Donor Designated Gift	$7,770
Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties Kennewick, WA	Donor Designations and Program Support	$26,110
B5 Learning Center Kennewick, WA	Donor Designations and Program Support	$32,314

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LoAnn Ayers	President & CEO	45	$199,076
Brant Baker	Vice President	40	$109,426
Jon Amundson	Board Member	2	—
Scott Booth	Treasurer	3	—
Kena Chase	Board Member	2	—
Amy Christensen	Board Member	2	—
Katie Downing	Board Member	2	—
Charles Drader	Board Member	2	—
Laura Eder	Chair-Elect/ Secretary	3	—
Christopher Guerrero	Board Member	2	—
William Gunn	Board Member	2	—
Joshua Harrison	Board Member	2	—
Randy Hayden	Board Chair	3	—
Amy Hayfield	Board Member	2	—
Jerry Holloway	Board Member	2	—
Sarah Hysjulien	Board Member	2	—
Gail Johnsen	Board Member	2	—
Jeff Markillie	Board Member	2	—
Corey Osborn	Board Member	2	—
Traci Pierce	Board Member	2	—
Cristina Reyff	Board Member	2	—
Tommy Ryon	Board Member	2	—
Mike Sheridan	Board Member	2	—
Richa Sigdel	Board Member	2	—
Charles Simpson	Past Chair	3	—
Mike Sinclair	Board Member	2	—
Leslie Streeter	Board Member	2	—
Seth Worley	Board Member	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties?

United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KENNEWICK, WA. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties?

As of 2024, United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties holds $5.9M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $468K in 2024.

Where does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties operate?

United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties has awarded grants in Idaho, Utah, Washington.

What size grants does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties award?

In 2024, United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties awarded 25 grants totaling $468K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2020–2024.