United Way of Lawrence County
Provides community leadership to address social service issues that are pressing in our area and conducts community-wide fundraising efforts to address these impact programs.
United Way of Lawrence County at a glance
In short: United Way of Lawrence County gave $62K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $10,333
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $1,140,415
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Lawrence County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lark Enterprises Inc ($18K). Together the top 6 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Lawrence County gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $158K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $62K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lark Enterprises Inc New Castle, PA | — | $18,000 |
| New Castle Comm YMCA New Castle, PA | — | $13,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Butler, PA | — | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross New Castle, PA | — | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities New Castle, PA | — | $5,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy New Castle, PA | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,140,415 | $389,138 | $373,048 | $62,000 | 6 | $47,278 |
| 2023 | $1,001,999 | $354,877 | $494,556 | $140,153 | Total only | $51,384 |
| 2022 | $1,168,596 | $435,831 | $384,549 | $78,500 | 6 | $11,213 |
| 2021 | $1,173,714 | $463,150 | $388,957 | $96,000 | 6 | $19,426 |
| 2020 | $1,100,205 | $506,542 | $397,627 | $157,500 | 9 | $7,330 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Lawrence County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Lawrence County is a public charity, based in New Castle, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Lawrence County is led by Gayle M Young, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 25 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gayle M Young
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Amy Stapleton
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Olson Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Ioanilli
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy L Verenski
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Chamberlain
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominick Motto
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Doug McIltrot
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harold Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Medure
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josh Lamancusa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Galiano
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherie Babb
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sidney McKnight
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah McGlothlin
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Young
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kathy Graziani
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Linda Nitch
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan Aller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Aaron Miller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Declan Pape
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Maria Delgado Santana
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Stapleton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Shakyryn Napier
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Frank Telesz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Delgado (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen McCormick (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin McCarty (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Terri Stramba (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Andrew Henley (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Drew McDowell (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alex McCoy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Bernardi (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Greenwood (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Dudash (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $66K, to Gayle M Young (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Lawrence County
How much does United Way of Lawrence County give each year?
United Way of Lawrence County gave $62K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $140K in grants paid.
What is United Way of Lawrence County's typical grant size?
United Way of Lawrence County's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $10,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Lawrence County give grants?
United Way of Lawrence County gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Castle, PA (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Lawrence County's largest grantees?
United Way of Lawrence County's largest 2024 grantees include Lark Enterprises Inc ($18,000), New Castle Comm YMCA ($13,000) and Boy Scouts of America ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Lawrence County?
United Way of Lawrence County reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $389K.
What is United Way of Lawrence County's EIN?
United Way of Lawrence County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0987221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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