United Way of Pennsylvania
United Way of Pennsylvania is a public charity based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, formed in 1966. It describes its role as strengthening the statewide United Way network through resources, training, networking, and advocacy, and its 2025 filing reports grants to Pennsylvania organizations.
United Way of Pennsylvania at a glance
In short: United Way of Pennsylvania gave $859K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $859,410
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,232
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,800
- Total assets
- $2,379,643
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Pennsylvania
- Contact
Mailing address: 240 N Third Street 10Th Floor 10, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 238-7365
Website: https://uwp.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Pennsylvania funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union Mission ($189K). Together the top 10 received $688K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 60 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients are located in communities across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Pennsylvania open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $859K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $859K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Mission Latrobe, PA | Program Support | $188,610 |
| Carlisle Cares Carlisle, PA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Community Action Everett, PA | Program Support | $71,736 |
| Servants to All Pottsville, PA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Union Snyder Community Action Agency Selinsgrove, PA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Valley Youth House Bethlehem, PA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Third Street Alliance of Women & Children Easton, PA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc Shamokin, PA | Program Support | $49,620 |
| Capfsc - Tableland Services Inc Somerset, PA | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Housing Transitions Inc State College, PA | Program Support | $37,800 |
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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 | $2,379,643 | $3,479,525 | $3,025,409 | $859,410 | 19 | $49,109 |
| 2024 | $2,420,290 | $4,959,154 | $4,687,991 | $740,600 | 15 | $45,201 |
| 2023 | $2,568,265 | $3,232,225 | $6,250,258 | $259,000 | 15 | $45,872 |
| 2022 | $5,080,716 | $6,527,734 | $3,502,012 | $45,000 | 5 | $10,705 |
| 2021 | $1,782,159 | $2,318,285 | $2,084,783 | $62,500 | 6 | $3,682 |
| 2020 | $1,265,449 | $2,565,801 | $2,457,302 | $144,975 | 11 | $6,024 |
| 2019 | $1,012,815 | $2,107,960 | $1,601,114 | $93,400 | 9 | $6,777 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to champion United Way as a leader and partner in building more financially resilient families and thriving communities throughout Pennsylvania.” Its vision is an inclusive, collaborative network advancing equitable access to health, education, and financial stability.
Its 2025 filing describes support for local United Ways through training and networking, as well as policy advocacy. In its filing, the organization says it reviews legislation for alignment with a public policy platform developed by its members and meets with legislators to advocate for its priorities.
The 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Carlisle Cares says it provides emergency shelter, resources, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in Cumberland County. Center for Community Action describes itself as a lead poverty agency providing services to low-income residents in several central Pennsylvania counties. Housing Transitions says it provides temporary and emergency shelter and support services to homeless individuals in Centre County. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Pennsylvania reported 19 grants totaling $859,410. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $188,610, with a median of $37,800. The largest reported awards included $188,610 to Union Mission, $100,000 to Carlisle Cares, and $71,736 to Center for Community Action. Other recipients included Servants to All and Union-Snyder Community Action Agency ($50,000 each), Valley Youth House ($50,000), and Third Street Alliance of Women & Children ($50,000). The listed grant purposes were program support.
The organization also announced a 2025–2026 PA 211 funding request seeking increased state investment in that service. This is a request for state funding, not an application opportunity for outside organizations. A separate LIVE PA vaccine-equity mini-grant program listed funding through June 2025; that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ron Frick as chair, Andy Dessel as chair until December 2025, Christopher Saello as vice chair, Tim Fatzinger as treasurer, and Kevin Fennell as assistant treasurer. It also lists Michael Albert, Angela Bassani, Steve Catanese, Marissa Christie, and Lynda Culver as directors, with the filing noting certain director roles ended or began in December 2025.
United Way of Pennsylvania is led by Kristen Rotz, Secretary & President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 34 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen Rotz
Secretary & President
On filings since 2019
33.8 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $144K (2025)
Andy Dessel
Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair From, 2023
Vice Chair & Chair From → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Frick
Chair
Vice Chair From & Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lavallee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Young
Director
Director → Director From, 2023
Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Schwank
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Culver
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Praster
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Christie
Director
Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer From → Assistant Treasurer & Director From, 2024
Assistant Treasurer & Director From → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Albert
Director
Chair → Chair & Director From, 2023
Chair & Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Eison
Director
Director From → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Broooke Smith
Director
Director From → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tukeva
Director
Director From → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Serina Gaston
Director
Director From → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Catanese
Director
Director From → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Moreland
Director
Director From → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Dibiase
Director
Director From → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Ferritto
Director
Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beck Moore
Director
Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen-Struble-Myers
Director
Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wannemacher
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Bassani
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cate Mellen
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Remillard
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Piercy
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Mohsinger
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Zimmerman
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Fink
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Harju
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timmy Nelson
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Witter
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Saello
Vice Chair
Director → Assistant Treasurer From & Director, 2024
Assistant Treasurer From & Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Fatzinger
Treasurer
Director From → Director, 2024
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Fennell
Assistant Treasurer
Director From → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Adrienne Mael (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Reis (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Will Price (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Carrie Ann Amann (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Pedro Romero (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan Smith-Reese (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Mai Miksic (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kate Houstoun (2019–2023) — Director · Filing note: Through 122023
- Former: Geoffrey Roche (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Ressler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Bowes (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Allen Norton (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie Osche (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Laurie Root (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Anne Gingerich (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Andrisano (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Joanne Troutman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Deseyn (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lucy Zander (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Figlar (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Bloomingdale (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: William Jackson (2019–2021) — Vice Treasurer
- Former: Deb Bowes (2021) — Director From
- Former: Amy Hicks (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: David Lewis (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin E. Rogers (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Melanie Shildt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Melissa Fulton (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Herman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Don Shade (2019) — Director
- Former: Gary Drapek (2019) — Director
- Former: Maria Teresa Donate (2019) — Director
- Former: Sue Suter (2019) — Director
- Former: Tammy Gentzel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $144K, to Kristen Rotz (Secretary/President).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Pennsylvania
How much does United Way of Pennsylvania give each year?
United Way of Pennsylvania gave $859K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $741K across 15 grants.
What is United Way of Pennsylvania's typical grant size?
United Way of Pennsylvania's median grant in 2025 was $37,800, and its average grant was $45,232, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Pennsylvania that year got $55K on average.
Where does United Way of Pennsylvania give grants?
United Way of Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem, PA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Pennsylvania give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Pennsylvania's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are United Way of Pennsylvania's largest grantees?
United Way of Pennsylvania's largest 2025 grantees include Union Mission ($188,610), Carlisle Cares ($100,000) and Center for Community Action ($71,736), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Pennsylvania?
United Way of Pennsylvania reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does United Way of Pennsylvania fund?
The organization’s mission is “to champion United Way as a leader and partner in building more financially resilient families and thriving communities throughout Pennsylvania.” Its vision is an inclusive, collaborative network advancing equitable access to health, education, and financial stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Pennsylvania?
United Way of Pennsylvania has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwp.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Pennsylvania's EIN?
United Way of Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1672348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 19, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Pennsylvania funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-pennsylvania-morg_5e1cdf3c616c4ee9afb108ccdb1cfa52
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