United Way of Northern California
TO IMPROVE LIVES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH BY MOBILIZING AND INTEGRATING RESOURCES AND THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-36.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$709K
+71.1% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$101K
+95.6% YoY
About United Way of Northern California
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Northern California is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in REDDING, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $709K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,175,519 | $3,450,043 | $4,668,549 |
| Revenue | $3,071,565 | $5,029,646 | $4,887,789 |
| Expenses | $4,891,253 | $6,296,052 | $6,328,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,520 | $3,519 | $24,306 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The California Wellness Foundation ($251,119), Sierra Health Foundation ($235,435), American Red Cross ($125,213).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS YUBA CITY, CA | DISASTER RELIEF | $125,213 |
| SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | COVID OUTREACH | $235,435 |
| STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES MATHER, CA | DISASTER PREPAREDNESS | $50,000 |
| SH COWELL FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ASSISTANCE FOR UNDER-FUNDED GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | $5,168 |
| STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF PLANNING & RESEARCH SACRAMENTO, CA | LANGUAGE & LITERACY ACCESSIBILITY; LGBTQIA & 211 OUTREACH TO RURAL COMMUNITIES | $31,825 |
| SAFE SCHOOLS FOR ALL PROGRAM SACRAMENTO, CA | COVID EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | RELIEF & LONG TERM RECOVERY ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL WILDFIRE SURVIVORS | $251,119 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM CLONEY | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| SCOTT FREDRICK | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| KRISTIN BEHRENS | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| SONIA AERY | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BRUCE MCPHEE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GREG BALKOVEK | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AMY AGLE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CANDY CARLSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANAND JESRANI | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| COLLIN BOGENER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARIE DOTSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JANET GOODSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIKE MANGAS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANN SCHWAB | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JACK POTTER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DANNA PRATER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE RIDLEY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOANNA PADILLA-MITCHELL | TREASUER | 3 | — |
| TECKLA JOHNSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LARRY OLMSTEAD | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $115,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Northern California?
United Way of Northern California is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in REDDING, CA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is United Way of Northern California?
As of 2023, United Way of Northern California holds $2.2M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $709K in 2023.
Where does United Way of Northern California operate?
United Way of Northern California has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does United Way of Northern California award?
In 2023, United Way of Northern California awarded 7 grants totaling $709K — an average of about $101K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Northern California's EIN?
United Way of Northern California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1251675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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