United Way of North Central Mass Inc
United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) is a public charity based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It supports programs addressing basic needs, education and youth development, and economic opportunity and financial literacy, and brings volunteers, donors, and nonprofit partners together to advance community well-being.
United Way of North Central Mass Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of North Central Mass Inc gave $3.3M across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,345,610
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,760
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,911
- Total assets
- $6,084,156
- +22.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (10 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% 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 North Central Mass Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 649 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone: (978) 345-1577
Website: https://uwncm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of North Central Mass Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Father's House Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
299 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 299 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWNCM identifies 22 communities in North Central Massachusetts as its service area. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of North Central Mass Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 60 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2018) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Father's House Inc Fitchburg, MA | Emergency Shelter Support Those in Need. | $1,063,870 |
| City of Leominster Leominster, MA | Flood Disaster Relief | $500,000 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation Inc Gardner, MA | Education support; youth mental and behavioral health support; youth venture program | $193,858 |
| Spanish American Center Inc Leominster, MA | Community development and assistance; family support; summer youth programs; youth mental and behavior health support | $82,273 |
| Athol Young Men's Christian Association Athol, MA | Emergency shelter assistance; youth mental and behavioral health support | $75,370 |
| St Bernard's High School Inc Fitchburg, MA | Operating Support | $71,750 |
| Growing Places Garden Project Inc Leominster, MA | To provide healthy food access; food drive; youth summer programs | $66,849 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Inc Fitchburg, MA | Community Development | $63,925 |
| House of Peace & Education Inc Gardner, MA | Afterschool and summer camp programming; hope for kids program support | $61,050 |
| Salvation Army Montachusett Corps Fitchburg, MA | Emergency Assistance | $60,300 |
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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 | $6,084,156 | $6,019,171 | $4,974,176 | $3,345,610 | 60 | $181,964 |
| 2024 | $4,967,236 | $3,498,402 | $3,916,666 | $2,453,351 | 53 | $123,993 |
| 2023 | $5,235,455 | $3,442,366 | $4,192,629 | $2,589,531 | 76 | $49,879 |
| 2022 | $6,086,999 | $3,763,250 | $3,217,205 | $1,644,052 | 55 | $6,511 |
| 2021 | $5,122,071 | $4,076,884 | $3,336,031 | $1,822,257 | 55 | $9,641 |
| 2018 | $4,029,435 | $3,365,578 | $3,457,249 | $1,625,067 | 43 | $23,837 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
UWNCM’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community to advance the common good. Its stated funding priorities include supplemental basic needs, education and youth development, and economic opportunity and financial literacy. The organization says these priorities guide its work throughout the year.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, the Spanish American Center describes its mission as providing supportive services to the Spanish community of Leominster and surrounding towns; the Athol YMCA says it works to strengthen individuals, families, and the community through programs and services; and Growing Places Garden Project says it works to create equitable access to healthy food and environmental sustainability through education, collaboration, and advocacy. Other supported organizations describe missions focused on land conservation, health and equity, youth filmmaking, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, UWNCM reported 60 grants totaling $3,345,610. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $1,063,870, with a median of $23,910. The 2024 filing states that UWNCM funded 37 programs through 29 agencies during fiscal year 2024. Its filing narrative says the Community Impact Fund’s grants are monitored through site visits, semiannual reports on expenditures and program measures and outcomes, and an annual leadership review.
Largest reported grants in 2025 included $1,063,870 to Our Father’s House Inc. for emergency shelter support; $500,000 to the City of Leominster for flood disaster relief; and $193,858 to Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation Inc. for education, youth mental and behavioral health, and youth venture programming. Other grants included $82,273 to Spanish American Center Inc.; $75,370 to Athol Young Men’s Christian Association; $71,750 to St. Bernard’s High School Inc.; and $66,849 to Growing Places Garden Project Inc.
The website describes an After School and Out of School Time Rebound Grant application process. Applicants register an agency and, if access is approved, receive an application link. The instructions list agency information and a primary contact as required registration details.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Vander Hooven as chairman, Bruce Platzman as vice-chair, Keith D. Boissoneau as treasurer, and Melissa Fetterhoff as clerk. It also lists Angele Goss, James Javaras, Amanda Northrop, Tim Smith, Shaun Suhoski, and Leona Whetzel as directors or officers. The 2024 annual report identifies Kory Eng as president and CEO and James Vander Hooven as board chair.
United Way of North Central Mass Inc is led by Kory Eng, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kory Eng
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$158K (2021) → $175K (2025)
James Javaras
Tocqueville Chair
Director → Tocqueville Cha, 2021
Tocqueville Cha → Tocqueville Chair, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Vander Hooven
Chairman
Campaign Chair → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Northrop
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angele Goss
Director
Director → Community Impact Vice Chair, 2022
Community Impact Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Smith
Director
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leona Whetzel
Director
Director & Agency Rep Executive Officio → Director & Agency Rep Executive O, 2023
Director & Agency Rep Executive O → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Suhoski
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Serpe
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Pistone
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Vera
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Eichenholtz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Thompson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rozanna Penney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Zona
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith D. Boissoneau
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Platzman
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Fetterhoff
Clerk
Campaign Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Megan Glidden (2018–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jean Shaughnessy (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Haggstrom (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Todd Jackson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Gina Wilson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Arthur J. Feehan (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Chauvin (2018–2023) — Clerk
- Former: Win Brown (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Garrison (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Lapidus (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan J. Zona (2022) — Director
- Former: Winfield Brown (2018–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Donata Martin (2021) — Director
- Former: John DiNapoli (2021) — Committee Impact Cha
- Former: AJ Tourigny (2018) — Director
- Former: Amy Putnam Sanden (2018) — Director
- Former: Deborah Weymouth (2018) — Director
- Former: Douglas Petersen (2018) — Chairman
- Former: Ean Rose (2018) — Director
- Former: Henry Boticello (2018) — Ci Chair
- Former: Janet Mann (2018) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Aubuchon (2018) — Clerk
- Former: Michael Nicholson (2018) — Director
- Former: Mike Hewitt (2018) — Director
- Former: Philip Grzewinski (2018) — President
- Former: Philip Richards (2018) — Director
- Former: Sheila Harrity (2018) — Director
- Former: Walter Dwyer IV (2018) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $175K, to Kory Eng (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of North Central Mass Inc
How much does United Way of North Central Mass Inc give each year?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc gave $3.3M across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 53 grants.
What is United Way of North Central Mass Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,911, and its average grant was $55,760, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of North Central Mass Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does United Way of North Central Mass Inc give grants?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fitchburg, MA (13 grants), Leominster, MA (10 grants), Worcester, MA (9 grants) and Athol, MA (5 grants).
Does United Way of North Central Mass Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of United Way of North Central Mass Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Land Conservation" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are United Way of North Central Mass Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Our Father's House Inc ($1,063,870), City of Leominster ($500,000) and Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation Inc ($193,858), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of North Central Mass Inc?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does United Way of North Central Mass Inc fund?
UWNCM’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community to advance the common good. Its stated funding priorities include supplemental basic needs, education and youth development, and economic opportunity and financial literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of North Central Mass Inc?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwncm.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of North Central Mass Inc's EIN?
United Way of North Central Mass Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2233021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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