United Way of Cascade County
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$531K
+10.6% YoY
Grant Count
28
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-13.1% YoY
About United Way of Cascade County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Cascade County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GREAT FALLS, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 28 grants totaling $531K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,017,783 | $944,147 | $847,403 |
| Revenue | $1,499,621 | $1,482,943 | $1,307,792 |
| Expenses | $1,618,263 | $1,495,855 | $1,442,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $30,626 | $16,194 | $9,309 |
| 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
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Society of St Vincent De Paul ($106,300), Alliance for Youth ($51,000), Opportunities Inc ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CASCADE COUNTY GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CASCADE COUNTY LAW CLINIC GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $31,000 |
| FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| GREAT FALLS CHILDREN'S RECEIVING HOME GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| KAIROS YOUTH SERVICES GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,000 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| OPPORTUNITIES INC GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| VOICES OF HOPE GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
| YWCA GREAT FALLS GREAT FALLS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY OWEN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $98,440 |
| ROB REZEK | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| COOPER THOMAS | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| SARAH STANGER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LISA BLADES | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ERIN MERCHANT | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TOM HERING | PAST-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RACHEL ARTHUR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEITH BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE CLEWLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIM CRIPPS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHANE ETZWILER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CURTIS FINNICUM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENEL FIGARELLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY FLADLAND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ABIGAIL HILL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEITH HORTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BOB KELLY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVE KREBS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JORDANN LANKFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOE LAPLANTE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WINDY LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAIGE MORGAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN MUNGLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEGAN OBRECHT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RACHEL PAHUT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE PARCEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TERESA SCHREINER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Cascade County?
United Way of Cascade County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GREAT FALLS, MT. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is United Way of Cascade County?
As of 2025, United Way of Cascade County holds $1.0M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $531K in 2025.
Where does United Way of Cascade County operate?
United Way of Cascade County has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does United Way of Cascade County award?
In 2025, United Way of Cascade County awarded 28 grants totaling $531K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Cascade County's EIN?
United Way of Cascade County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0304170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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