United Way of Franklin County
United Way of Franklin County is a local public charity based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It brings community members, businesses, local government, and other leaders together to address needs in Franklin County, with support focused on improving residents’ quality of life.
United Way of Franklin County at a glance
In short: United Way of Franklin County gave $142K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,518
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,793
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,646
- Total assets
- $2,085,586
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Franklin County
- How to Apply
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The website describes a Program Partner network and provides resources for program partners, but does not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 182 S Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 262-0015
Website: https://uwfcpa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Franklin County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waynesboro YMCA ($19K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated service area is Franklin County, Pennsylvania. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; listed recipients include organizations in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and Gettysburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Franklin County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2020) to $171K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro YMCA Waynesboro, PA | General Support for Services | $19,436 |
| Little Daisy's Closet Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $14,564 |
| Women in Need Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $14,500 |
| Franklin County Legal Services Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $13,500 |
| Waynesboro Early Learning Center Waynesboro, PA | General Support for Day Care Services | $12,697 |
| Lincoln Area Intermediate Unit No 12 Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Legal Services | $12,266 |
| Chambersburg Memorial YMCA Chamebrsburg, PA | General Support for Club | $11,025 |
| Waynesboro Community & Human Services Waynesboro, PA | General Support for Services | $11,000 |
| Healthy Communities Partnership Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $10,000 |
| South Central Community Action Programs Inc (The Gleaning Project) Gettysburg, PA | General Support for Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,085,586 | $992,868 | $937,316 | $141,518 | 12 | $78,627 |
| 2024 | $1,984,370 | $689,270 | $741,121 | $137,078 | 11 | $41,011 |
| 2023 | $1,954,509 | $828,007 | $818,326 | $138,277 | 14 | $33,100 |
| 2022 | $1,862,275 | $829,663 | $765,251 | $167,731 | 13 | $31,958 |
| 2021 | $2,054,402 | $814,872 | $687,103 | $170,871 | 14 | $65,503 |
| 2020 | $1,962,619 | $810,917 | $720,200 | $132,898 | 11 | $48,850 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Franklin County. Its stated vision is for families to achieve their potential through education, income stability, and healthy living. Its core values emphasize early learning, workforce development for financial stability, and healthy living.
The 2025 filing describes financial support for qualifying nonprofit agencies with a human-service focus serving Franklin County residents. It also describes support for 22 programs within 18 program partners, along with other community nonprofits, through funding, volunteer resources, gifts in kind, and collaboration. One example is Stepping Forward Works, which the filing says served 32 Franklin County residents in 2025 through job-readiness, competitive-skills, and financial-literacy instruction; this is a participant program, not an outside grant opportunity.
Among its 2025 grantees, Women in Need says it empowers victims of sexual and domestic violence through education, counseling, and advocacy. Franklin County Legal Services says it provides legal services to people who cannot afford them. Waynesboro Early Learning Center says it provides families with safe, quality child care in an environment that fosters learning and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $141,518. Grant amounts ranged from $5,382 to $19,436, with a median of $11,646. The largest awards included $19,436 to Waynesboro YMCA, $14,564 to Little Daisy’s Closet, $14,500 to Women in Need, $13,500 to Franklin County Legal Services, and $12,697 to Waynesboro Early Learning Center. The filing lists these grants as general support for services, except the early learning center grant, which it describes as general support for day care services.
The filing separately reports that $159,500 was allocated to agencies and an additional $51,808 was donor-designated for agencies in 2025. These figures are distinct from the itemized grant total above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy M. Hicks as executive director. Karla Tellez was vice president until June and president from July 2025; Blake Truman was president until June 2025; and Cody Hill became vice president starting in July. Bernice Crouse is listed as secretary, Tiffany Frederick as treasurer, and Robin Harmon as immediate past president. Chad Carroll, Robert Correll, and Dean Horst are listed as board members.
United Way of Franklin County is led by Amy M. Hicks, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy M. Hicks
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Blake Truman
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernice Crouse
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Sulcove
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Correll
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Harmon
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Frederick
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Waller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tod Kline
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Carroll
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Porter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Horst
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Tellez
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Kennedy
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Saxton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Hill
Vice President Starting July
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mackely
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Peffer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Gladys Leon (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Ditzler (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mike Ross (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Vanessa McDowell (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie Zehler (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Immediate Past President
- Former: Kim Crider (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Johns (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shaun Young (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alvaro Orozco (2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Flannery (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Ziobrowski (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Shockey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Gunder (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Buhrman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Probst (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Bowerman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rachel Day (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Nemzek (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Doncheski (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Cheryl Shields (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Buckner (2020) — Finance Specialist
- Former: Joe McDermott (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Amy M Hicks (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Franklin County
How much does United Way of Franklin County give each year?
United Way of Franklin County gave $142K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $137K across 11 grants.
What is United Way of Franklin County's typical grant size?
United Way of Franklin County's median grant in 2025 was $11,646, and its average grant was $11,793, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Franklin County give grants?
United Way of Franklin County gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chambersburg, PA (6 grants), Waynesboro, PA (3 grants) and Gettysburg, PA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Franklin County give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Franklin County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Franklin County's largest grantees?
United Way of Franklin County's largest 2025 grantees include Waynesboro YMCA ($19,436), Little Daisy's Closet ($14,564) and Women in Need ($14,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Franklin County?
United Way of Franklin County reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $993K.
What does United Way of Franklin County fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Franklin County. Its stated vision is for families to achieve their potential through education, income stability, and healthy living. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Franklin County?
The website describes a Program Partner network and provides resources for program partners, but does not specify an application process or required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Franklin County's EIN?
United Way of Franklin County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1730590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of Franklin County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-franklin-county-morg_b26dd5b8d1a14bdead09813ec60b369e
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