United Way of Island County
The Organization conducts an annual fundraising campaign on behalf of charitable 501 (c)(3) organizations in Island County, Washington. It also contracts with the Combined Federal Campaign to cunduct its annual fundraising campaign on a major Navy base located in Oak Harbor, WA. The primary activities included assessing community strengths and challenges and mobilizing community resources to measurably improve people's lives. This is done through our annual fund raising campaign, partnerships and collaborations.
United Way of Island County at a glance
In short: United Way of Island County gave $95K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $94,974
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $13,568
- Median grant
- $14,371
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Island County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Senior Services of Island County ($23K). Together the top 7 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services of Island County Langley, WA | Community Impact | $23,433 |
| Citizens Against Domestic Abuse Oak Harbor, WA | Community Impact | $17,525 |
| The Opportunity Council Hamilton, WA | Community Impact | $17,525 |
| Toddler Learning Center Oak Harbor, WA | Community Impact | $14,371 |
| Community Resouces Foundation Stanwood, WA | Community Impact | $9,533 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County Oak Harbor, WA | Community Impact | $7,010 |
| South Whidbey Children's Center Langley, WA | Community Impact | $5,577 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,976 | $54,516 | $94,974 | 7 | $1 |
About United Way of Island County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Island County is a public charity, based in Oak Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Island County is led by William Weinsheimer, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
William Weinsheimer
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jim Cooper
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Island County
How much does United Way of Island County give each year?
United Way of Island County gave $95K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is United Way of Island County's typical grant size?
United Way of Island County's median grant in 2020 was $14,371, and its average grant was $13,568, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Island County give grants?
United Way of Island County gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oak Harbor, WA (3 grants) and Langley, WA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Island County give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Island County's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Impact" (7 grants).
Who are United Way of Island County's largest grantees?
United Way of Island County's largest 2020 grantees include Senior Services of Island County ($23,433), Citizens Against Domestic Abuse ($17,525) and The Opportunity Council ($17,525), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is United Way of Island County's EIN?
United Way of Island County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0860836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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