United Way of King County
United Way of King County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, operating on Coast Salish territories. Founded in 1921, the organization functions as both a grantmaker and direct service provider, working to build equitable and just communities where all people thrive. The organization employs 263 staff members and operates as a hybrid workplace.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.4M
-5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.7M
-38.8% YoY
Grant Count
109
-62.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$199K
+62.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of King County brings the community together to work toward racial justice by supporting neighbors and transforming inequitable systems.
Vision: Equitable and just communities where all people thrive.
Core Values: Leadership, accountability, racial equity, integrity, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.
The organization focuses on four primary areas:
- Housing & Homelessness Prevention: Rental assistance programs, eviction prevention, and housing stabilization interventions
- Food Security: Home grocery delivery programs providing culturally specific food boxes to households
- Financial Stability: Free tax preparation services and financial assistance programs
- Educational Opportunities: In-classroom breakfast programs and educational support initiatives
Grantmaking
United Way of King County provides community grants to nonprofit partners. The organization offers funding announcements through its website, though specific grant sizes and detailed application processes are not fully documented in available sources.
Grant Range
s and detailed application processes are not fully documented in available sources.
How to Apply
es are not fully documented in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of King County operates in King County, Washington, with specific program activity in Seattle, Federal Way, and Auburn school districts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (most recent):
- Total Revenues: $67,208,294
- Total Expenses: $72,049,206
- Total Assets: $57,367,923
- Number of Employees: 263
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Revenue: $108,000,000
- Expenses: $116,000,000
- Total Assets: $60,600,000
- Total Liabilities: $4,820,000
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since May 1953 (EIN: 91-0565555)
Audit Findings: An independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 2024 identified a material weakness in internal controls related to the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably.
Rating: United Way of King County holds a Four-Star rating with a 98% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57,367,923 | $60,608,347 | $72,579,912 |
| Revenue | $67,208,294 | $108,002,071 | $93,617,726 |
| Expenses | $72,049,206 | $115,807,218 | $92,612,848 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,531,836 | $1,063,450 | $1,415,331 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of King County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization is led by a board of directors and senior leadership team. Specific board and executive leadership names are referenced in sources but limited details are provided about individual roles and responsibilities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUIS MASIERI | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVE HOOPER JR | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN BURKS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LISA CHIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAUD DAUDON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DOUG BALDWIN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENT BEARDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARMEN BEST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF BRADLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE BURMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHIEF ADRIAN DIAZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALI GHAMBARI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN GOODE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GREER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG GRYNIEWICZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHAN JAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHOMARI JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BREE KAME'ENUI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHKELQIM KELMENDI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BO LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA MADRID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MEDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN MUNSON STEINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDUARDO M PENALVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE PEREZ LALLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MALA RAMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| R OMAR RIOJAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED RIVERA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMBIKA SINGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE STIFFARM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN SPOSATO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEIGH TONER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKA YAMAMOTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GORDON A MCHENRY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $490,993 |
| JENNIFER E JOHNSTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $218,990 |
| ELIZABETH SANTO DOMINGO | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $231,835 |
| CHRISTINE M HYNES | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 40 | $224,040 |
| REGINA MALVEAUX | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $171,648 |
| JAMES MODIE | SR DIR INSTITUTIONAL DEV. & STRATEGY | 40 | $155,486 |
| CAROLYN TAGGART | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $147,421 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Tax Preparation Services:** In the most recent fiscal year, United Way's free tax prep campaign provided in-person services with more than 500 volunteers preparing tax returns for 12,500 clients, maximizing tax credits and bringing more than $15.5 million in returns to low-income households.
**Food Delivery Program:** The home grocery delivery program brought culturally specific boxes of food to 4,000 households weekly, providing more than 175,000 deliveries in total.
**School Breakfast Programs:** United Way worked with Federal Way and Auburn school districts to provide in-classroom breakfast after the bell programs.
**MLK Day of Service:** United Way coordinates a countywide volunteer event each January honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, with volunteer opportunities listed through its database and cross-posted to Serve Washington's Get Connected, AARP's Create the Good, and Points of Light.
Contact Information
Main Office: 720 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-461-3700
Customer Service: customerservice@uwkc.org or 206-461-5005
Employment Inquiries: humanresources@uwkc.org
Website: uwkc.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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