United Way of Lane County
United Way of Lane County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Springfield, Oregon, founded in 1946. The organization serves as the largest private funder of human services in Lane County, Oregon. United Way of Lane County mobilizes communities to action by bringing together people and resources to address interconnected community challenges and create lasting impact across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-24.3% YoY
Grant Count
58
-6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Lane County mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.
The organization addresses deeply interconnected community challenges including financial instability, child care access, academic struggles, and workforce challenges. Primary focus areas include:
Children's Success: Preparing children to succeed in school and life through school readiness programs, parenting skills training, kindergarten readiness initiatives, early learning alliances, and preschool programs for low-income families. The organization also works to reduce child abuse and engage the community in caring for children.
Healthy, Stable Families: Creating healthy and stable families by investing in programs that increase access to stable housing and address food insecurities. This includes post-partum support services for rural families.
Community Investment & Services: Identifying and responding to critical community issues through collaborative investments aligned with strategic directions. The organization also directs funding to unaffiliated nonprofits as requested by United Way donors.
Healthcare Access: Expanding access to healthcare in the community.
Financial Stability: Improving the financial stability of working families.
The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work and prioritizes community investments and racial justice.
Grantmaking
United Way of Lane County distributes significant funding across Lane County. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Lane County primarily funds programs and initiatives within Lane County, Oregon. The organization's grantmaking focuses on education, human services, and philanthropy primarily in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,620,705
- Total Revenues: $4,905,402
- Total Expenses: $4,794,746
- Total Giving: $2,132,628
- Employees: 34
Historical:
- Annual Revenue (2023): $4,168,215
- Employees (2023): 28 (with 12.5% year-over-year growth)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,620,705 | $5,512,533 | $5,856,264 |
| Revenue | $4,905,402 | $5,033,438 | $5,129,359 |
| Expenses | $4,794,746 | $5,222,510 | $5,297,154 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,101 | $183 | $31,574 |
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Food for Lane County ($161,900), Eugene Public Schools ($124,926), Oregon Community Programs ($98,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT EUGENE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $45,025 |
| BLACK CULTURAL INITIATIVE EUGENE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,025 |
| BOHEMIA FOOD HUB COTTAGE GROVE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WESTERN LANE EUGENE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $6,268 |
| CASA OF LANE COUNTY SPRINGFIELD, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $7,875 |
| CENTER FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INC EUGENE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $12,500 |
| COMMUNITY SHARING COTTAGE GROVE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,837 |
| CONNECTED LANE COUNTY EUGENE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,450 |
| CRESWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT CRESWELL, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $42,271 |
| DAISY CHAIN CREATING HEALTHY CRESWELL, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,494 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alma Fumiko Hesus: President & CEO
- Noreen Dunnells: President
- Ed Baker: Campaign Division Director
- Dodie Weyhe: Campaign Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOREEN DUNNELLS | PRESIDENT AN | 40 | $170,964 |
| CATHI MCNUTT | CFO | 40 | $114,636 |
| JENNIFER SPRY | VP FINANCE & | — | — |
| JACKIE HOONJAN | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SAMANTHA SORENSEN | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| CHRIS MARTIN | CHAIR ELECT | 4 | — |
| DELEESA MEASHINTUBBY | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| SARAH MEDARY | MEMBER AT LA | 4 | — |
| COLLINA BEARD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDY FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RON GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TADASHI JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EMILY MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LINDA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUSAN ORDONEX | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STUART RAMSING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LANE TOMPKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAMESON AUTEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MAREE BEERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICK CHINN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MEGAN SHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Lane County continues to expand its community impact work. The organization hosted Days of Caring in September 2024, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers across Lane County to work with local nonprofits. The organization has distributed multiple rounds of grant funding to address priority community issues, including coalition grants and community transformation grants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Four Coalitions receiving $300,000 in funding to tackle local challenges\The organization maintains a 100% four-star rating based on accountability and finance metrics, indicating strong financial management and transparency.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Lane County fund?
**Mission:** United Way of Lane County mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. The organization addresses deeply interconnected community challenges including financial instability, child care access, academic struggles, and workforce challenges. Primary focus areas include: • **Children's Success:** Preparing children to succeed in school and life through school readiness programs, parenting skills training, kindergarten readiness initiatives, early learning alliances, and preschool…
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Lane County?
United Way of Lane County distributes significant funding across Lane County. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **2024-25:** Invested $6,114,002 in the community • **Total giving (2024):** $2,132,628 • **Typical award range:** $5,291 to $860,620 The organization has made recent grant announcements including: • Coalition grants of $300,000 to tackle local challenges • Community Transformation Grants • Community Support Grants • $650,000 in funding opportunities for local programs and initi…
Where does United Way of Lane County make grants?
United Way of Lane County primarily funds programs and initiatives within Lane County, Oregon. The organization's grantmaking focuses on education, human services, and philanthropy primarily in Oregon.
What size grants does United Way of Lane County award?
In 2024, United Way of Lane County awarded 58 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Lane County's EIN?
United Way of Lane County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0394142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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