United Way of Monterey County
To engage the community and focus resources to improve lives in Monterey County. In an effort to help people become financially stable, we are increasing access to quality affordable housing and child care and helping people manage their money.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
-11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-70.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.5M
-70.5% YoY
About United Way of Monterey County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Monterey County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALINAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,733,215 | $12,099,159 | $16,475,555 |
| Revenue | $5,687,919 | $11,936,275 | $44,052,409 |
| Expenses | $5,704,559 | $11,656,141 | $42,496,215 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $89,702 | $44,307 | $43,768 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Detailed Schedule Attached ($2,537,259).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DETAILED SCHEDULE ATTACHED VARIOUS, CA | SEE ATTACHED | $2,537,259 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATY CASTAGNA | President & CEO | 40 | $183,355 |
| JOSHUA MADFIS | VP COMM INVESTMENT | 40 | $113,850 |
| LYNDA PATRICK | VP RESOURCE DEVELP | 40 | $114,816 |
| DANAE THOMAS | VP FINANCE | 40 | $53,092 |
| MONICA TOVAR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DEACON WARREN HOY | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| FANA OLDFIELD | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| ANN KERN | Secretary | 2 | — |
| DANIEL CHIBAYA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GLENNA DATTA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEVE EMERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANKER FANOE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARMEN GIL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRAYTON JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHYAM KAMATH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEVE LORCH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JORDAN PRATT-THATCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUAN P RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| YVONNE THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHANNAN WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Monterey County?
United Way of Monterey County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALINAS, CA. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Monterey County?
As of 2024, United Way of Monterey County holds $10.7M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does United Way of Monterey County operate?
United Way of Monterey County has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does United Way of Monterey County award?
In 2024, United Way of Monterey County awarded 1 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $2.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Monterey County's EIN?
United Way of Monterey County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1322169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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