United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc logo

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Hamiliton, NJ EIN: 21-0683073 Website

UWGMC's mission is to unite people and resources to build a stronger, more connected community.we achieve this by designing and implementing sustainable, evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes. Our direct service work centers on disrupting poverty and building a thriving community in four areas: financial security, youth opportunity, healthy communities and community resiliency. More than 29,000 people were impacted by United Way of Greater Mercer County's (UWGMC) work in the community.

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc at a glance

In short: United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$8,320
-86.4% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
-88.9% vs 2024
Average grant
$8,320
+22.3% vs 2024
Median grant
$8,320
Total assets
$2,116,907
-7.7% vs 2024
Primary geography
New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Who United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

NJ 2-1-1 Partnership: $8KNJ 2-1-1 Partnership$8K

The largest 2025 recipient was NJ 2-1-1 Partnership ($8K).

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

TrentonPrincetonWhippanyHamiltonLawrencevilleDaytonEast WindsorHightstownHoustonLumbervilleNew HopePembertonWest Nyack

How United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc gives

  • Giving fell 83% 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

$0$50K$100K$150K10 grants2020 10 grants2021 7 grants2022 2 grants2023 9 grants2024 1 grant2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $121K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Whippany, NJInformation & Referral$8,320
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$2,116,907$1,525,210$1,732,505$8,3201$26,237
2024$2,293,566$1,752,289$1,681,967$61,2409$25,568
2023$1,615,725$1,321,526$1,396,230$22,4002$21,487
2022$1,483,800$1,879,598$1,487,456$48,0007$30,217
2021$1,312,023$1,447,979$1,409,514$70,50510$15,207
2020$1,149,629$1,424,569$1,643,686$120,70910$19,956

About United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc

Based on IRS filings

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc is a public charity, based in Hamiliton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $26K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc is led by Sandra Toussaint-Burgher, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Sandra Toussaint-Burgher

    President & CEO

    New on the 2025 filing

    38 hrs/week

    $153K (2025)

  • Erin Kiebaur

    Board President

    Trustee → Board V. President, 2023

    Board V. President → Board President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Caitlin Heymann

    Treasurer & Finance Chair

    Trustee → Treasurer & Finance Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dynell Kellyman

    Trustee

    Secretary → Trustee, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Woods

    Trustee

    Board President → Immediate Past Board President, 2022

    Immediate Past Board President → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suzanne Tame

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Duewa M. Edwards-Dickson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pilar Castor-Kiltz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Assemblywoman Verlina-Reynoldsjacks

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Mae Doykos

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Mancini

    Board Vice President

    Treasurer → Treasurer & Finance Chair, 2021

    Treasurer & Finance Chair → Board Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rita Ribeiro

    Immediate Past Board President

    Trustee → Board President, 2022

    Board President → Immediate Past Board President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Van Wyck PhD

    Secretary

    Trustee → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Christina Spinelli (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Sandra Toussaint (2020–2024) — President & CEO
  • Former: Assemblywoman Verlina-Reynolds Jack (2023–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Michael T. Smith (2022–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Elizabeth Hanna (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Michael A. Rowe Esq. (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Richard S. Willinger (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Eugene Marsh (2020–2021) — Trustee

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

Sandra Toussaint-Burgher — President & CEO: $153KSandra Toussaint-BurgherPresident & CEO$153K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $153K, to Sandra Toussaint-Burgher (President & CEO).

Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc

How much does United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc give each year?

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $61K across 9 grants.

How large is United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc?

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.

Where does United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc operate?

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What is United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc's EIN?

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 21-0683073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Pseg Foundation Inc

Newark, NJ

PSEG Foundation supports environmental sustainability, education and STEM, community well-being, disaster recovery, equity, and economic mobility, primarily through program grants to nonprofits. Its 2024 grants ranged from $80,000 to $1 million, with a median of $250,000; funding is concentrated in New Jersey, and Neighborhood Partners applicants must operate in PSEG’s service or operating territory. The foundation says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$29.6M

Grants

20

Total Given

$6.1M

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.

Assets

$83.3M

Grants

144

Total Given

$67.7M

The Provident Bank Foundation

Iselin, NJ

The Provident Bank Foundation supports education, human services, and workforce development that help people in marginalized communities move toward economic self-sufficiency. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a $10,000 median; 2026 Empowerment Grants offer $5,000–$25,000 per year for two years, depending on an organization’s budget. It funds communities within Provident Bank’s branch network and those contiguous to a branch; it accepts applications through its online portal, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$17.4M

Grants

51

Total Given

$617K

Investors Foundation Inc

Summit, NJ

Investors Foundation Inc funds community organizations working in arts, education, health and human services, youth, and affordable housing, primarily in New Jersey, New York City’s five boroughs, and Long Island. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $2,500. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application, with deadlines of February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.

Assets

$13.4M

Grants

135

Total Given

$986K

Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc

Short Hills, NJ

The foundation funds nonprofits addressing hunger, financial empowerment, and economic and workforce development, with most giving in New York and New Jersey. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $3,750. It accepts preliminary applications through its online process.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$18.7M

Grants

127

Total Given

$3.1M

Educational Testing Service

Princeton, NJ

ETS funds education research, assessment, community education programs, and scholarships; its recent community grants were $7,500–$25,000, while TOEFL research awards can reach $50,000 or $100,000. Its reported community grants went to New Jersey organizations, and its listed scholarships are U.S.-wide. The research and scholarship application cycles described are closed; the profile does not state whether ETS accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.6B

Grants

3

Total Given

$53K

More similar funders

More Funders in New Jersey

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?