United Way of Grays Harbor
The mission of United Way of Grays Harbor is to unite resources with people to build a healthier, stronger community. We bring together people and organizations with passion, expertise and resources to get things done. We take on challenges such as meeting basic needs, healthy living, self-sufficiency, and giving every child an equal chance to succeed. We invest in lasting solutions and achieve results which improve the quality of life for all in grays harbor & Pacific counties and works toward reducing the cycle of poverty.
United Way of Grays Harbor at a glance
In short: United Way of Grays Harbor gave $138K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,060
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,340
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,504
- Total assets
- $731,756
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Grays Harbor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coastal Harvest ($25K). Together the top 9 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Way of Grays Harbor gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2020) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Harvest Hoquiam, WA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $24,593 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination Library Pigeon Forge, TN | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $22,728 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa, FL | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $20,359 |
| Community Opportunities for Parenting Education (Cope) Aberdeen, WA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $16,315 |
| Family Promise of Grays Harbor Aberdeen, WA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $12,504 |
| Connections a Center for Healthy Families Montesano, WA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $10,781 |
| Domestic Violence Center Hoquiam, WA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $10,533 |
| South Beach Christian Outre Westport, WA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $10,239 |
| GH Child ADVOCATES(CASA) San Diego, CA | To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S). | $10,008 |
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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 | $731,756 | $385,249 | $375,613 | $138,060 | 9 | $18,120 |
| 2024 | $704,315 | $164,059 | $244,273 | $116,028 | 8 | $13,801 |
| 2023 | $783,595 | $332,853 | $300,978 | $132,860 | 11 | $63 |
| 2022 | $792,078 | $245,058 | $245,244 | $104,774 | 11 | $1,046 |
| 2021 | $799,078 | $482,828 | $269,786 | $98,336 | 11 | $73 |
| 2020 | $580,108 | $533,902 | $489,265 | $82,783 | 8 | $643 |
About United Way of Grays Harbor
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Grays Harbor is a public charity, based in Aberdeen, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $732K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Grays Harbor is led by Kelley McDonald, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelley McDonald
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $76K (2025)
Kyle Pauley
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bozich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Strabbing
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorna White
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Stepp
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jennifer Durney (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Goings (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Lynn Green (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Rob Hanny (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Tim Beauchamp (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Palmer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Travis Jelovich (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christy Vessey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Hart (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Bushnell (2020–2021) — 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 $76K, to Kelley McDonald (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Grays Harbor
How much does United Way of Grays Harbor give each year?
United Way of Grays Harbor gave $138K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $116K across 8 grants.
What is United Way of Grays Harbor's typical grant size?
United Way of Grays Harbor's median grant in 2025 was $12,504, and its average grant was $15,340, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Grays Harbor give grants?
United Way of Grays Harbor gives mostly in Washington: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (16%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hoquiam, WA (2 grants) and Aberdeen, WA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Grays Harbor give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Grays Harbor's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Fund Agency's Community PROGRAM(S)." (9 grants).
Who are United Way of Grays Harbor's largest grantees?
United Way of Grays Harbor's largest 2025 grantees include Coastal Harvest ($24,593), Dolly Parton Imagination Library ($22,728) and Big Brothers Big Sisters ($20,359), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Grays Harbor?
United Way of Grays Harbor reported $732K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $385K.
What is United Way of Grays Harbor's EIN?
United Way of Grays Harbor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0668368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 January 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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