United Way of Northern Chautauqua C
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C is a public charity based in Dunkirk, New York. Formed in 1966, it describes its work as supporting local service providers and community-building efforts, with funds raised through its annual campaign used to support community-based nonprofit organizations.
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C at a glance
In short: United Way of Northern Chautauqua C gave $131K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,721
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,072
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Northern Chautauqua C
- Contact
Mailing address: 626 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Northern Chautauqua C funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chautauqua County Rural Ministry ($21K). Together the top 9 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 32% to recipients in a category marked “?”. The listed grants include recipients in Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield, and Jamestown, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Northern Chautauqua C gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $178K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other | — | $42,221 |
| Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Dunkirk, NY | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua Fredonia, NY | Charitable | $12,750 |
| Boys and Girls Club of NCC Dunkirk, NY | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Dunkirk Fredonia Meals on Wheels Dunkirk, NY | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Westfield YMCA Westfield, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Salvation Army Dunkirk Dunkirk, NY | — | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross Jamestown, NY | Charitable | $6,375 |
| Child Advocacy Program Dunkirk, NY | Charitable | $5,625 |
| Chaut Adult Day Care Jamestown, NY | Charitable | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported in dollars. The filing provides asset figures for 2023 and 2024, but not for 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $112,647 | $214,433 | $130,721 | 10 | $3,074 |
| 2024 | $485,944 | $292,085 | $282,372 | $101,056 | 10 | $8,296 |
| 2023 | $522,136 | $283,281 | $329,159 | $178,056 | 9 | $5,624 |
| 2022 | $540,008 | $369,049 | $305,187 | $122,241 | 11 | $3,355 |
| 2021 | $521,993 | $317,633 | $335,124 | $60,347 | 8 | $7,927 |
| 2020 | $537,955 | $228,531 | $253,267 | $73,538 | 8 | $5,171 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to foster a community that works together to improve lives and promote lasting positive change, empowering local communities through education, income, and health. Its filing describes support for local service providers and community-building efforts throughout Chautauqua County. The 2025 grants included organizations named as serving areas such as literacy, meals on wheels, youth, and adult day care; the filing does not provide those grantees’ own mission statements.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $130,721. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $42,221, with a median of $9,750.
The largest listed grant was $42,221 to an unnamed “OTHER” recipient. Other notable grants included $21,000 to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry; $12,750 to Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua; $10,500 each to Boys and Girls Club of NCC and Dunkirk Fredonia Meals on Wheels; and $9,000 to Westfield YMCA. The filing also lists grants to Salvation Army Dunkirk ($7,500), American Red Cross ($6,375), Child Advocacy Program ($5,625), and Chaut Adult Day Care ($5,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and directors: Mary Lou Bailen, Ivory Brooks, James Cama, Luis Castro, Chris Colburn, Jason Dechard, and Maureen Donahue as board members; Kathy Burch as vice president; Lucas Catalano as secretary; and Kelly Dimitri as treasurer.
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C is led by Tyler Gotowka, President - since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 35 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tyler Gotowka
President -
President → President -, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine Tarbrake
President -
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jacob Sam
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wilkins
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Dimitri
Treasurer -
Treasurer → Treasurer -, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucas Catalano
Secretary -
Secretary → Secretary -, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Yelich
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brad Rowe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Don Williams Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ivory Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kyle Leikman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Faulkner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bonnie Peters
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Carol S. Hay
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Chris Colburn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Damien Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Daniel Gullotti
Baord Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dave Winchell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Lockwood
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Deb Kathman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Heather Turner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
James Cama
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jason Dechard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jim Sherry
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joelle Washer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jordan Steves
Secretary -
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kathy Burch
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lew Meckley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Luis Castro
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mallory Smith
Treasurer -
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Bailen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Matt Newman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Maureen Donahue
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mike Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Vince Horrigan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jessica Winder (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Noel (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jonelle Frazier (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Ringler (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Zent (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Dolce (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Kyle Leikam (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alicia Ekstrom (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Margolis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Colton Farnham (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kyle Liekam (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Ringler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Pichon (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northern Chautauqua C
How much does United Way of Northern Chautauqua C give each year?
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C gave $131K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 10 grants.
What is United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's typical grant size?
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's median grant in 2025 was $9,750, and its average grant was $13,072, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Northern Chautauqua C give grants?
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dunkirk, NY (5 grants) and Jamestown, NY (2 grants).
Does United Way of Northern Chautauqua C give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's largest grantees?
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's largest 2025 grantees include Chautauqua County Rural Ministry ($21,000), Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua ($12,750) and Boys and Girls Club of NCC ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does United Way of Northern Chautauqua C fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to foster a community that works together to improve lives and promote lasting positive change, empowering local communities through education, income, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Northern Chautauqua C?
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's EIN?
United Way of Northern Chautauqua C's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0811787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
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