United Way of Lane County
United Way of Lane County is a public charity based in Springfield, Oregon. Its mission is to mobilize communities to action so all can thrive. It brings together people and resources, invests in local organizations and coalitions, and engages Lane County residents through volunteering and giving.
United Way of Lane County at a glance
In short: United Way of Lane County gave $1.3M across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,262,015
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,240
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,750
- Total assets
- $7,368,589
- +31.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Lane County
- Review Cycle
- February 23, 2026, for Letters of Inquiry in the current Community Support Grant cycle.
- Deadline
- February 23, 2026, for Letters of Inquiry in the current Community Support Grant cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR 97477-1164
Phone: (541) 741-6000
Website: https://unitedwaylane.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Lane County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Relief Nursery ($134K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
311 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 311 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Lane County’s grant opportunity requires applicants to provide services in Lane County, Oregon. In 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 2% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of Lane County open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 50 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2025) to $6.2M (2019). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Nursery Eugene, OR | Program Services | $134,143 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | Program Services | $90,000 |
| Eugene Public Schools Eugene, OR | Program Services | $76,337 |
| Mapleton School District 32 Mapleton, OR | Program Services | $69,684 |
| Hope & Safety Alliance Eugene, OR | Program Services | $65,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation Eugene, OR | Program Services | $65,000 |
| South Lane School District Cottage Grove, OR | Program Services | $55,637 |
| Fern Ridge School District 28J Elmira, OR | Program Services | $49,642 |
| Pearl Buck Center Inc Eugene, OR | Program Services | $37,383 |
| Black Cultural Initiative Eugene, OR | Program Services | $32,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,368,589 | $7,485,720 | $6,114,002 | $1,262,015 | 50 | $50,210 |
| 2024 | $5,620,705 | $4,905,402 | $4,794,746 | $1,604,680 | 58 | $23,101 |
| 2023 | $5,512,533 | $5,033,438 | $5,222,510 | $2,118,859 | 62 | $183 |
| 2022 | $5,856,264 | $5,129,359 | $5,297,154 | $2,783,802 | 52 | $31,574 |
| 2021 | $6,356,824 | $7,869,717 | $6,583,869 | $3,450,907 | 89 | $60,305 |
| 2020 | $5,409,955 | $8,331,803 | $8,103,097 | $5,742,720 | 74 | $19,171 |
| 2019 | $5,153,242 | $7,812,397 | $8,492,909 | $6,193,147 | 79 | $20,451 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Lane County’s mission is to “mobilize communities to action so all can thrive.” Its stated vision is to bring people and resources together to move Lane County from surviving to thriving.
The organization describes its work as connecting children and families with resources for safe, healthy lives; creating pathways for young people through childcare, early learning, literacy, parenting education, and family engagement; and helping communities prepare for, prevent, and respond to challenges such as emergencies and disasters.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Relief Nursery describes its mission as preventing child abuse and neglect through early intervention, strengthening parents, and preserving families. Food for Lane County says it works to reduce hunger by engaging the community to create access to food. Lane Community College Foundation supports educational opportunities through scholarships and other assistance to Lane Community College. Pearl Buck Center says it provides people with various abilities and their families with choices and supports. Black Cultural Initiative describes its mission as empowering Black excellence and building equitable futures.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Lane County reported 50 grants totaling $1,262,015. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $134,143, with a median of $17,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $134,143 to Relief Nursery, $90,000 to Food for Lane County, $76,337 to Eugene Public Schools, $69,684 to Mapleton School District 32, and $65,000 each to Hope & Safety Alliance and Lane Community College Foundation. The listed purposes were program services. Other notable 2025 recipients included South Lane School District ($55,637), Fern Ridge School District 28J ($49,642), Pearl Buck Center ($37,383), Black Cultural Initiative ($32,000), Daisy Chain Creating Healthy ($30,542), and Creswell School District ($29,500).
The organization’s Community Support Grants can support programs, organizational capacity, or collaborative partnerships, and general operating support is welcome. For the cycle beginning January 28, 2026, eligible applicants had to provide services in Lane County and be a 501(c)(3), a public entity, or have a qualified fiscal sponsor. The closing date for Letters of Inquiry was February 23, 2026; invited applicants were to be notified in early April, with funding beginning July 1, 2026. Individual requests of $5,000–$20,000 per year were considered for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028, subject to annual review after one year. Recipients are required to submit a brief report within 30 days after each grant year. The organization says it is not currently accepting requests for funding and directs people to its newsletter for updates on opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Martin as chair, Jackie Hoonjan as past chair, Samantha Sorensen as treasurer, and Deleesa Meashintubby as secretary. Ron Green and Tadashi Jones are listed as board members.
United Way of Lane County is led by Noreen Dunnells, President An since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Noreen Dunnells
President An
Executive Di → President, 2021
President → President An, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$124K (2019) → $177K (2025)
Chris Martin
Chair
Board Member → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathi McNutt
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$88K (2019) → $71K (2025)
Jennifer Spry
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$62K (2025)
Emily Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hoonjan
Past Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Green
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Medary
Member at La
Board Member → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deleesa Meashintubby
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lane Tompkins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Sorensen
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tadashi Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ordonez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jameson Auten
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maree Beers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Shultz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Chinn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Xiomara Urbina
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Conrad
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eve Gray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Bates
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kachina Inman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Stuart Ramsing (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Fernandez (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Collina Beard (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Parra (2019–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Courtney Griesel (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Richardson (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gayle Truax (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Rosenberg (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Anne McMurren (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Frost (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Mokrohisky (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Elgarico (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aj Jackson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Smith (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marian Blankenship (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Kincade (2019–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Scott Purcell (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Angela Phinney (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brittany Mattice (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marissa Zarate (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Smith (2019–2020) — Past Board C
- Former: Gus Balderas (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Jennings (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Beverlee Potter (2019) — Non-Voting M
- Former: Bridget Baker (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Morgan (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Neumann (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Zack Blalack (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $177K, to Noreen Dunnells (President an). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Lane County
How much does United Way of Lane County give each year?
United Way of Lane County gave $1.3M across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 58 grants.
What is United Way of Lane County's typical grant size?
United Way of Lane County's median grant in 2025 was $17,750, and its average grant was $25,240, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Lane County that year got $10K on average.
Where does United Way of Lane County give grants?
United Way of Lane County gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (26 grants), Cottage Grove, OR (5 grants), Springfield, OR (3 grants) and Florence, OR (3 grants).
Does United Way of Lane County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Lane County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (50 grants).
Who are United Way of Lane County's largest grantees?
United Way of Lane County's largest 2025 grantees include Relief Nursery ($134,143), Food for Lane County ($90,000) and Eugene Public Schools ($76,337), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Lane County?
United Way of Lane County reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What does United Way of Lane County fund?
United Way of Lane County’s mission is to “mobilize communities to action so all can thrive.” Its stated vision is to bring people and resources together to move Lane County from surviving to thriving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Lane County?
United Way of Lane County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaylane.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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