United Way of Mercer County
United Way of Mercer County champions the needs of children and families in our region.
United Way of Mercer County at a glance
In short: United Way of Mercer County gave $33K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,250
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,700
- Total assets
- $1,970,312
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Mercer County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Armyshenango Valley Corp ($10K). Together the top 4 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Mercer County gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Armyshenango Valley Corp Sharon, PA | Afterschool Program& Youth Development | $10,000 |
| Shenango Valley Urban League Farrell, PA | Assist this civil rights orgs mission | $8,800 |
| Prince of Peace Center Farrell, PA | Crisis needs for low income families | $8,600 |
| The Good Shepherd Center Greenville, PA | Low income assistance and food pantry | $5,600 |
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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 | $1,970,312 | $1,977,540 | $1,990,453 | $33,000 | 4 | $54,033 |
| 2024 | $1,727,458 | $1,637,067 | $1,423,922 | $33,000 | 4 | $60,108 |
| 2023 | $1,448,367 | $1,759,944 | $1,545,709 | $26,300 | 3 | $207,954 |
| 2022 | $1,425,144 | $1,190,243 | $1,314,632 | $25,139 | 3 | $38,087 |
| 2021 | $1,567,166 | $1,412,315 | $1,218,778 | — | — | $39,809 |
About United Way of Mercer County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Mercer County is a public charity, based in Hermitage, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Mercer County is led by Brian Tokar, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Tokar
President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla A. Regginello
Director
Co-Exec Director-Current → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $59K (2025)
Lori Schaller
Director
Co-Exec Director-Current → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$62K (2022) → $74K (2025)
Ashleigh Jamison
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Gosser
Secretary
Early Education Chairman → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Nespor
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dom Vadala
Board Member
Building & Grounds Committee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Amrhein
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Harrison
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Detoro
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Wagner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Gathers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Piccirilli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Multari
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Durso
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justi Glaros
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Chaney
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Longietti
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Gentile
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Temarah Harrison
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Serb
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ligaya Kurelko
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Brad Doyle (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Cyphert (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Gantz (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Pardee (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alyson Fisher (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Harkulkich (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Goldstone (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Multari (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lonnie McFall (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marty Taylor (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Piccirilli (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sandi Carangi (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tammy Calderwood (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim McGonigle (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Schliep (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William Gathers (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Greg McCandless (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Schwanbeck (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Doran (2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Libonati (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mario Marini (2021) — Executive Director - Past
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $74K, to Lori Schaller (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Mercer County
How much does United Way of Mercer County give each year?
United Way of Mercer County gave $33K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 4 grants.
What is United Way of Mercer County's typical grant size?
United Way of Mercer County's median grant in 2025 was $8,700, and its average grant was $8,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Mercer County give grants?
United Way of Mercer County gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Farrell, PA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Mercer County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Mercer County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is United Way of Mercer County?
United Way of Mercer County reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is United Way of Mercer County's EIN?
United Way of Mercer County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1039297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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