United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties was a public charity based in Corvallis, Oregon. Its 2019 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that United Way of Linn County was the surviving entity from a merger; the organization therefore appears to have wound down as a separate funder.
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties at a glance
In short: United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties gave $110K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $109,985
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $10,999
- Median grant
- $9,793
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 905, Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 926-5432
Website: https://unitedwayblc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Community Outreach ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing described a two-county service area of Benton and Lincoln Counties. It distinguished services supported by the City of Corvallis Social Service Fund for Corvallis residents from United Way funding for residents of broader Benton County. All reported 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Outreach Corvallis, OR | Mari's Place, Health Services | $19,580 |
| Cardv Corvallis, OR | Emergency Funds | $15,817 |
| Strengthing Rural Families Philomath, OR | Alsea Preschool | $11,891 |
| Jackson Street Youth Shelter Corvallis, OR | Outreach Case Management | $11,846 |
| Corvallis Daytime Drop in Center Corvallis, OR | Emergency Funds | $10,000 |
| Corvallis Public Schools Corvallis, OR | Emergency Funds | $9,586 |
| Corvallis Environmental Center Corvallis, OR | Emergency Funds | $9,000 |
| Old Mill Center for Children and Families Corvallis, OR | Old Mill Center Relief | $7,685 |
| CASA Latinos Corvallis, OR | Strengthening Latino Families | $7,580 |
| Stone Soup Corvallis Inc Corvallis, OR | Emergency Funds | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $370,422 | $508,318 | $109,985 | 10 | $212 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated that United Way works to increase people’s organized capacity to care for one another and serves as a funder, mobilizer, convener, fundraiser, and community builder.
Its filing described two funding tracks: intervention and crisis-based services to meet basic needs, and prevention-based services intended to break the cycle of childhood poverty. The prevention track included goals such as access to affordable, quality childcare, educational support for youth, life and job skills training, and financial literacy. The filing also described administering emergency food and shelter funding, community needs assessment, and volunteer events.
The 2020 grantees included organizations whose own stated missions covered emergency assistance, shelter, food, education, and community services. For example, Community Outreach described serving homeless and impoverished single adults and families; Jackson Street Youth Services described providing shelter and related services to youth facing homelessness or crisis; and Stone Soup Corvallis described providing free meals to people experiencing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $109,985. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $19,580, with a median of $9,793. The largest awards included $19,580 to Community Outreach for Mari’s Place health services; $15,817 to CARDV for emergency funds; $11,891 to Strengthing Rural Families for Alsea Preschool; and $11,846 to Jackson Street Youth Shelter for outreach case management.
Other reported grants included $10,000 to Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center for emergency funds, $9,586 to Corvallis Public Schools Foundation for emergency funds, and $9,000 to Corvallis Environmental Center for emergency funds. The filing also listed awards to Old Mill Center for Children and Families ($7,685), Casa Latinos Unidos ($7,580), and Stone Soup Corvallis ($7,000).
The filing described a competitive application process for programs aligned with the organization’s focus areas, using evidence-based service models and measurable results. It also stated that funded recipients had to submit quarterly and year-end reports explaining how funds were used and how they contributed to application goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Linda Amedo as CI Chair, Amanda Larson as Board President, Russell Baldwin, Daniel Helfrich, and Gabriel Parra as board members, and Blake Pang as CEO. The 2019 filing stated that Linda Amedo, Daniel Helfrich, Russell Baldwin, and Gabriel Parra became board members of United Way of Linn County, identified there as the surviving entity from the merger.
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties is led by Blake Pang, CEO on the 2020 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Blake Pang
CEO
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$74K (2020)
Amanda Larson
Board President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Amedo
Ci Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Helfrich
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Parra
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Baldwin
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $74K, to Blake Pang (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties
How much does United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties give each year?
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties gave $110K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's typical grant size?
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's median grant in 2020 was $9,793, and its average grant was $10,999, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties give grants?
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corvallis, OR (9 grants).
Does United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Funds" (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's largest grantees?
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's largest 2020 grantees include Community Outreach ($19,580), Cardv ($15,817) and Strengthing Rural Families ($11,891), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties fund?
The organization stated that United Way works to increase people’s organized capacity to care for one another and serves as a funder, mobilizer, convener, fundraiser, and community builder. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties?
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayblc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's EIN?
United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6013898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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