United Way of Jefferson County
United Way of Jefferson County is a public charity based in Steubenville, Ohio. It supports local nonprofit agencies through allocations intended to address community needs.
Key facts about United Way of Jefferson County
In short: United Way of Jefferson County gave $126K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 34-0714768
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,733
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $12,573
- Median grant
- $13,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025)
- Total assets
- $423,835
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The published 2027 funding cycle required an application and scheduled each applying agency for one allocation hearing. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The deadline for the published 2027 cycle was March 14, 2026, before 5:00 p.m.; this deadline has passed.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$424K
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$126K
-8.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+0.6% YoY
Is United Way of Jefferson County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2025 filing, is “to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another through the support of local United Way agencies.”
Its website says funding priorities include Education, Financial Stability, Health & Wellness, and Basic Needs. The filing describes allocations to agencies serving needs such as disaster response, health care for uninsured and underinsured people, and support for people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. It also says remaining funds are distributed among partner agencies to assist Jefferson County residents.
Among its 2025 grantees, Ohio Valley Health Center describes its mission as providing quality primary health care to medically underserved people in the Tri-State Ohio Valley. ALIVE Inc describes its mission as providing shelter for battered women and their children. Ohio Valley Youth Network says it brings together churches, schools, businesses, and agencies to improve the lives of local children and teens. A Childs Place CASA says it trains and supervises volunteers advocating for abused and neglected children. Family Recovery Center describes its work as substance-abuse treatment and prevention, including related mental health problems.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization made 10 grants totaling $125,733. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $15,833, with a median of $13,000.
Review Cycle
The deadline for the published 2027 cycle was March 14, 2026, before 5:00 p.m.; this deadline has passed. The listed hearing dates were April 15, 22, or 29, 2026, with award notification scheduled for June 2, 2026.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website states that funding is restricted to Jefferson County. In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $138K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $126K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center ($16K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center Wintersville, OH | Allocation | $15,833 |
| Ohio Valley Health Center Steubenville, OH | Allocation | $15,400 |
| Alive Inc Steubenville, OH | Allocation | $15,000 |
| Ohio Valley Youth Network Steubenville, OH | Allocation | $14,000 |
| American Red Cross Lake to River Chapter Wintersville, OH | Allocation | $13,000 |
| Jefferson County Community Action Council Steubenville, OH | Allocation | $13,000 |
| Toronto Services Committee Toronto, OH | Allocation | $12,500 |
| Smithfield Friends Evangelical Church Food Pantry Smithfield, OH | Allocation | $12,000 |
| Family Recovery Center Lisbon, OH | Allocation | $7,500 |
| A Childs Place CASA Follansbee, WV | Allocation | $7,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $423,835 | $283,511 | $282,504 | $125,733 | 10 |
| 2024 | $423,245 | $290,431 | $280,997 | $137,525 | 11 |
| 2023 | $413,450 | $288,974 | $281,009 | $134,525 | 11 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $423,835 | $423,245 | $413,450 |
| Revenue | $283,511 | $290,431 | $288,974 |
| Expenses | $282,504 | $280,997 | $281,009 |
| Net Investment Income | $14,000 | $11,665 | $2,921 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ted Gorman as president; Anthony Mougianis as vice president; Thomas Timmons as treasurer; and Tiffany Luckino as secretary. It also lists Laura Rauch as former executive director and Brian Moss, James Morgan, Chris Orris, Amanda Krupinski, and Mary Beth Panepucci as directors.
United Way of Jefferson County is led by Marci Snyder Crawford, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marci Snyder Crawford
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Ted Gorman
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Moss
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Florak
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Panepucci
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlo Capaldi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Zrinyi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Biasi
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Steeves
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Krupinski
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Henry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Orris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rauch
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Anthony Mougianis
Vice President
Director → Past President, 2022
Past President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Luckino
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Timmons
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jennifer Ferris (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Laurel McDowell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Emmerling (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nora Boyles (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tom Timmons (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lorie Sullivan (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Gary Stubbs (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ed Florak (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christy Holmes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jamie Copenhaver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ginny Zoric (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bernie Ravasio (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jay Foster (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Justin Nicholson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Malinda Lewis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Virginia Zoric (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Lisa Ward (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Vitek (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 $24K, to Laura Rauch (Former Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1463, Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: (740) 284-9000
Website: https://unitedway-jc.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Jefferson County
How much does United Way of Jefferson County give each year?
United Way of Jefferson County gave $126K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $138K across 11 grants.
What is United Way of Jefferson County's typical grant size?
United Way of Jefferson County's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $12,573, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Jefferson County give grants?
United Way of Jefferson County gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steubenville, OH (4 grants) and Wintersville, OH (2 grants).
Does United Way of Jefferson County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Jefferson County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Allocation" (10 grants).
Who are United Way of Jefferson County's largest grantees?
United Way of Jefferson County's largest 2025 grantees include A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center ($15,833), Ohio Valley Health Center ($15,400) and Alive Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Jefferson County?
United Way of Jefferson County reported $424K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $284K.
What does United Way of Jefferson County fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2025 filing, is “to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another through the support of local United Way agencies.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Jefferson County?
The published 2027 funding cycle required an application and scheduled each applying agency for one allocation hearing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Jefferson County's EIN?
United Way of Jefferson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0714768. 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.
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