United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland
United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is a nonprofit civic and social organization headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1918, the organization unites people and resources to address critical community needs. The organization currently employs 8 staff members and serves as a coordinating hub for community philanthropy and human services in the Carlisle and Cumberland County region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-11.3% YoY
Grant Count
42
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-11.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To unite people and resources to build a stronger, healthier Carlisle & Cumberland County.
The organization focuses on four critical areas:
- Health
- Education
- Financial Stability
- Safety Net
United Way coordinates with 23 local nonprofit partner agencies, supporting 35 programs across the region. The organization identifies community needs through collaborative partnerships and works to leverage resources to address evolving human service needs.
Grantmaking
United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County distributes funding to support partner agencies and programs. Based on recent financial data:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County primarily funds programs in:
- Pennsylvania (primary focus)
- Virginia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $3,053,279
- Total Giving: $1,398,296
- Total Revenues: $1,868,003
- Total Expenses: $1,905,731
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,053,279 | $3,002,372 | $2,835,944 |
| Revenue | $1,868,003 | $1,979,740 | $1,756,380 |
| Expenses | $1,905,731 | $1,951,773 | $1,783,634 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $101,675 | $98,110 | $75,964 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Cate Mellen – Executive Director
- Jessie Poe – Community Impact Director
- Lu Flickinger – Resource Development Director
- M Kelton Artuso – Resource Development Director (joined November 2025)
- Jacquie Hultquist – Fundraising Contact/Resource Development Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CATHRINE MELLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY 2024 - CURRENT) | 40 | $69,521 |
| LUCY ZANDER | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) | 1 | $33,075 |
| BRENDA KAUFMAN | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 25 | $35,347 |
| MELISSA KELSO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LAUREL WILLIAMS | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LISA THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KELLY MURRAY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID ZIMMERMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATIE CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN DWORSAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOEL FLINCHBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RODERICK FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFERY GAYMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GOGOJ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TITICHIA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SALIM MAKHLOUF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOB MCAVOY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANIEL RIDENOUR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHAD SEARER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOTTIE WARNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CORTNEY WOOLSLAYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County conducted its annual community campaign with a $1.5 million fundraising goal. The organization recognizes outstanding community members through awards such as the Alexis de Tocqueville Humanitarian Award.
Leading the Way: United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County kicks off annualThe organization operates Success by 6, a program that provides training and mentoring to child care providers to enhance the quality of child care in the region and prepare children for kindergarten success. This program includes components such as pre-kindergarten scholarships, professional development, and an Early Learning Resource Center.
Contact Information
Address: 145 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 243-4805
Website: uwcarlisle.org
EIN: 23-1552261
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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