United Way of Central Washington
United Way of Central Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1955, it operates as a subordinate organization under United Way Worldwide. The organization gathers together people, ideas, and resources to strengthen communities and improve lives in Yakima and Kittitas counties through a collaborative, community-led approach.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$775K
-24.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.0M
-4.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$17K
+666.1% YoY
Expenses
$1.3M
+21.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Central Washington gathers together people, ideas and resources to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The organization focuses on three primary areas:
- Education
- Increased Financial Stability
- Improved Health
The organization emphasizes "whole family" initiatives and addresses systemic change by focusing on root causes of community challenges. United Way supports community-led solutions that are responsive, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the specific needs of the region.
Grantmaking
United Way of Central Washington funds 67 programs serving approximately 150,000 people across the region. The organization distributes contributed funds through a volunteer-led community investment process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Central Washington serves:
- Yakima County
- Kittitas County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Revenues: $1,049,115
- Total Expenses: $1,268,938
- Total Assets: $774,597
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,031,145
- Total Giving: $568,168
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $774,597 | $1,031,145 | $1,115,201 |
| Revenue | $1,049,115 | $1,100,759 | $1,472,756 |
| Expenses | $1,268,938 | $1,046,322 | $1,167,157 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,969 | $2,215 | $289 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Kaylene Stiles
- Director of Development: Kate Urwin
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA TERRAZAS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER PAUL | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TRESSA MERCY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HILARY TANNEBERG | PAST BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARVALENE BROADHEAD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AUSTIN BEEBE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE URWIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHELSEA LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JD BEWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE NEWHOUSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GINA DESMARAIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHANIEL DAVENPORT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSYLEN OGLESBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIA GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAYLENE STILES | PRESIDENT | 40 | $106,683 |
Contact Information
Address: 116 S 4th St Yakima, WA 98901-2902
Phone: (509) 248-1557
Fax: (509) 248-4422
Website: www.uwcw.org
EIN: 91-0639892
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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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