United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc. is a public charity based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Founded in 1953, it serves the SouthCoast, with a primary focus on New Bedford and eight surrounding towns, and combines grantmaking with direct services and community partnerships.
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc gave $380K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Massachusetts. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $380,000
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,273
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $4,042,615
- +9.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
- Invitation Only
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The organization describes Community Impact Grants as an open application process, beginning with a Letter of Intent and followed, for successful applicants, by a Request for Proposal. Financial Security grants are by invitation only. Changemaker applicants can apply as all-volunteer groups; they do not need to be part of an established nonprofit.
- Contact
Mailing address: 128 Union Street 403, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 994-9625
Website: https://unitedwayofgnb.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
Changemaker Grants (Community Building Mini-Grants Program)
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
UWGNB Community Impact Grants
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
UWGNB Innovation Challenge Grant
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caritas Communities ($25K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 99 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated service area is New Bedford and the surrounding Massachusetts towns of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Wareham. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with 95% allocated to Massachusetts recipients and 5% to Rhode Island recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). 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 $349K (2021) to $415K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caritas Communities Braintree, MA | Healthy Community | $25,000 |
| People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc New Bedford, MA | Financial Security | $25,000 |
| YWCA of Southeastern MA Inc New Bedford, MA | Youth Opportunity | $25,000 |
| Community Economic Development Center of Southeaster MA New Bedford, MA | Financial Security | $25,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center Fallriver, MA | Youth Opportunity | $25,000 |
| Coastline Elderly Services New Bedford, MA | Financial Security | $25,000 |
| The Herren Project Portsmouth, RI | Healthy Community | $20,000 |
| Child & Family Services Inc New Bedford, MA | Healthy Community | $20,000 |
| Health Imperatives New Bedford, MA | Healthy Community | $20,000 |
| Southcoast LGBTQ Network New Bedford, MA | Youth Opportunity | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports 20 grants in 2024 and 23 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,042,615 | $3,095,365 | $3,145,903 | $380,000 | 22 | $239,450 |
| 2024 | $3,686,643 | $3,093,342 | $2,915,151 | $415,000 | 20 | $182,390 |
| 2023 | $3,578,851 | $2,861,061 | $2,838,710 | $400,000 | 23 | $113,203 |
| 2022 | $3,496,930 | $4,464,840 | $4,252,106 | $405,500 | 17 | $142,930 |
| 2021 | $3,918,286 | $6,152,242 | $5,820,583 | $348,569 | 17 | $104,090 |
| 2020 | $3,174,086 | $3,844,294 | $3,902,187 | $399,122 | 21 | $88,652 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to mobilize people, partnerships, and resources to catalyze change that strengthens the communities it serves. Its vision is a region where all people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Its website identifies Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency as impact areas. The 2024–2029 strategic plan describes its organized impact areas as Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Economic Mobility, and Community Resiliency. The organization’s grant programs support nonprofit organizations, public entities, and, through Changemaker Grants, all-volunteer groups.
The 2025 grants illustrate the range of organizations supported. Caritas Communities describes its work as providing permanent housing and support to very low-income individuals; People Acting in Community Endeavors says it works to improve the lives of low-income individuals and families in the Greater New Bedford area. Coastline Elderly Services describes services that help seniors and caregivers remain independent, while the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts says its work includes adult, youth, health, and residential services. Community Economic Development describes community outreach, computer training, technical assistance, immigrant assistance, and job placement. Immigrants’ Assistance Center says it assists immigrants, particularly in Southeastern Massachusetts; Child and Family Services describes its mission as healing and strengthening children and families. The Herren Project says it works to prevent substance misuse, celebrate recovery, and create resilient communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $380,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $17,500. Ninety-five percent of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 5% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $25,000 each to Caritas Communities for Healthy Community, People Acting in Community Endeavors for Financial Security, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts for Youth Opportunity, Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts for Financial Security, Children’s Advocacy Center for Youth Opportunity, and Coastline Elderly Services for Financial Security. Grants of $20,000 included awards to The Herren Project and Child & Family Services for Healthy Community, Health Imperatives for Healthy Community, Southcoast LGBTQ Network for Youth Opportunity, and Immigrants Assistance Center for Healthy Community. Wareham Area Committee for the Homeless Turning Point received $15,000 for Financial Security.
Community Impact Grants support programs addressing issues identified by the organization. The website describes a competitive process in which organizations submit a Letter of Intent; successful applicants are invited to submit a Request for Proposal. An all-volunteer committee reviews and scores proposals, interviews new applicants, and makes funding recommendations. Grantees must submit mid-year and final reports measuring service impact. The criteria page says eligible applicants may be nonprofits or public entities applying for one program or service, with one application per organization; collaborative proposals are welcome if they identify a lead or fiscal agent responsible for monitoring and reporting outcomes. Proposed programs must benefit the stated service area. Financial Security funding is by invitation only, and the criteria page says nutrition and food-security grants and Community Resiliency grants will not be considered at this time. The Community Impact Grants page says the application period is closed and directs applicants to check back in March 2027.
Changemaker Grants provide up to $2,500 to all-volunteer groups with annual budgets or income of $40,000 or less. The website says groups must be inclusive and based in the organization’s service area; projects should be small-scale, community-driven, solutions-focused, and have a realistic plan for local impact. The organization says it has funded 861 projects through the program since 1995.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Fortier as chair, Jennifer St Pierre as vice-chair, Jennifer Olivier as treasurer, Roland Giroux Esq. as clerk, and Shanna Howell as immediate past chair. It also lists Nicole Almeida, Starlene Alves Esq., Heather M Bonnet-Hebert Esq., Morgan Diaz, and Jennifer Downing as directors.
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc is led by Michelle N. Hantman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle N. Hantman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $136K (2025)
Christopher Fortier
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Hartley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Downing
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francine Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Starlene Alves Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gomes
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather M. Bonnet-Hebert Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Almeida
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemarie Lopes
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline G. Somerville
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Diaz
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Surprenant
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Payette
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Loranger
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Tavares
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Simoes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Crawford
Chief Finance & Hr Officer
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$98K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Sarah Rose
Chief Impact Officer
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $121K (2025)
Jennifer Olivier
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer St Pierre
Vice Chair
Director → Clerk, 2021
Clerk → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roland A. Giroux
Clerk
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanna Howell
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Monte Ferris Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Bates (2021–2023) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Ann Auger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Cassara (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maegan Powers (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Aj Tavares (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jackie Somerville (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ray Superenant (2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher H. Hodgson (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Cynthia Brown (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Rebelo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Sylvia Caldwell (2020) — Director
- Former: Deidre Fountain (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Lopes (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Ferreira (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Walsh (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Dubois (2020) — Chair
- Former: Vernon Miles (2020) — Director
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 $136K, to Michelle Hantman (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc
How much does United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc give each year?
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc gave $380K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $415K across 20 grants.
What is United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $17,273, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc give grants?
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Bedford, MA (14 grants) and Fallriver, MA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Healthy Community" (9 grants), "Youth Opportunity" (9 grants) and "Financial Security" (4 grants).
Who are United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Caritas Communities ($25,000), People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc ($25,000) and YWCA of Southeastern MA Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc?
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to mobilize people, partnerships, and resources to catalyze change that strengthens the communities it serves. Its vision is a region where all people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc?
The organization describes Community Impact Grants as an open application process, beginning with a Letter of Intent and followed, for successful applicants, by a Request for Proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's EIN?
United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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