United Way of Chester County Inc
United Way of Chester County is a nonprofit organization based in Exton, Pennsylvania that serves as a federated fund and public charity. Established in 1980, the organization unites people and mobilizes resources to build better lives and stronger communities throughout Chester County.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$548K
-9.3% YoY
Grant Count
25
+38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-34.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Chester County unites people and mobilizes resources to build better lives and stronger communities.
Vision: A community where all residents in need have the opportunity to achieve a vibrant and healthy quality of life.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Health and wellness
- Financial stability
- Human services
The organization fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in Chester County through strategic partnerships and innovative programs.
Grantmaking
In the last fiscal year, Chester County United Way's grantmaking and programs assisted 132,177 Chester County residents.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $2,926,408 (as of 2025)
Annual Revenue: $5,414,322
Total Expenses: $1,806,330 (2025)
Staffing: 10 employees
The organization maintains low administrative and fundraising costs relative to its mission work.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,926,408 | $3,265,402 | $4,276,019 |
| Revenue | $1,951,170 | $2,065,023 | $2,699,741 |
| Expenses | $1,806,330 | $2,042,715 | $2,850,121 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,920 | $19,991 | $9,293 |
| 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
188 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of Chester County Inc
Community Impact & Innovation Grants
UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
COVID-19 Response Fund
UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
EITC for Pre-K Scholarship Donations
UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY INC
Amount
100% tax credit for first $10,000; 90% tax credit for donations above $10,000, with maximum donation of $200,000 annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Executive:
- Stephanie M: Chief Operating Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN BEAM | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AARON PROIETTI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DAN KESSLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WILL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES D KOCHKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY T NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY SCHIEVERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RHONDA WEST-HAYNES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CJ WITHERSPOON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELINDA WINKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES LOGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACEY MOHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH MONTONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE SHEEHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISON SLOAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE GRIGALONIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARL NASSIB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRITNEE SANSEVERINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE TANKLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL CURRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF HUNT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL MONAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER SAELLO | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $158,250 |
| STEPHANIE MILLER | COO | 40 | $103,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**February 2025:** Chester County United Way received a $101,396 grant from Foxwynd Foundation to expand financial security programs
Chester County United Way Receives $101,396 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation**September 2024:** Received a $35,000 grant from the Chester County Community Foundation "Pay It Forward Fund in Memory of Ronn Fletcher" to support social innovation initiatives
Chester County United Way Receives $101,396 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation**April 2025:** Raised $130,000 at the Annual Golf Classic to drive local impact
Chester County United Way Raises $130,000 at Annual Golf Classic to DriveSubject 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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