United Way of Pioneer
The United Way of Pioneer valley mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our communities. The organization targets the community's most pressing needs and focuses resources, community partnerships, and the energy of volunteers to create measurable results.
United Way of Pioneer at a glance
In short: United Way of Pioneer gave $49K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,964
- -60.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,161
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,858
- Total assets
- $5,331,822
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Pioneer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Human Development ($12K). Together the top 6 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Pioneer gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $49K (2025) to $429K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Human Development Springfield, MA | Food Assistance for the Needy | $12,236 |
| Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | Food Assistance for Students | $10,668 |
| Gandara Mental Health Center Inc (Valor Recovery Center) Springfield, MA | Food Assistance for the Needy | $6,858 |
| Valley Opportunity Council - Cies Holyoke Holyoke, MA | Food Assistance for the Needy | $6,858 |
| Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center Springfield, MA | Food Assistance for the Needy | $6,858 |
| Mission De Caridad Springfield, MA | Food Assistance for the Needy | $5,486 |
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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 | $5,331,822 | $2,297,610 | $2,394,188 | $48,964 | 6 | $151,414 |
| 2024 | $5,409,199 | $2,257,807 | $2,367,007 | $123,000 | 7 | $88,780 |
| 2023 | $5,316,205 | $1,636,192 | $1,747,853 | $62,221 | 2 | $58,999 |
| 2022 | $4,617,133 | $1,359,966 | $1,685,561 | $90,999 | 7 | $112,934 |
| 2021 | $5,947,423 | $1,636,533 | $1,642,173 | $308,182 | 7 | $207,245 |
| 2020 | $5,230,130 | $1,554,424 | $2,042,129 | $428,963 | 22 | $13,181 |
About United Way of Pioneer
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Pioneer is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $151K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Pioneer is led by Megan Moynihan, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Megan Moynihan
President & CEO
Director of Finance → COO, 2022
COO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $133K (2025)
Scott Grodsky
Chairperson
Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2023
1st Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Griffin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Baker
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Reece
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizzy Ortiz
Director -
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Finnegan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Newmark
Immediated Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediated Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moyah Smith
Treasurer
Director - Start → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Maguire
1st Vice Chair
Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → 1st Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melyssa Brown-Porter
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Denis Gagnon Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Moe Edwards (2020–2024) — CFO
- Former: Raul Matta (2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Warwick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Dialessi-Lafley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Plante (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lora Wondolowski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Weekes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Mina (2020–2023) — President, CEO & Clerk
- Former: Mary Beth A. Cooper (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Smith (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven Lowell (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Matt Maguire (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bennett Markens (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christina Royal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: George Arwady (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory Schmidt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: V. Van Johnson III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Waleksa Lugo-Dejesus (2020) — Director of Hripv
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $133K, to Megan Moynihan (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Pioneer
How much does United Way of Pioneer give each year?
United Way of Pioneer gave $49K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $123K across 7 grants.
What is United Way of Pioneer's typical grant size?
United Way of Pioneer's median grant in 2025 was $6,858, and its average grant was $8,161, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Pioneer give grants?
United Way of Pioneer gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (4 grants) and Holyoke, MA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Pioneer give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Pioneer's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Assistance for the Needy" (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Pioneer's largest grantees?
United Way of Pioneer's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Human Development ($12,236), Holyoke Community College ($10,668) and Gandara Mental Health Center Inc (Valor Recovery Center) ($6,858), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Pioneer?
United Way of Pioneer reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is United Way of Pioneer?
United Way of Pioneer is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MA. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is United Way of Pioneer's EIN?
United Way of Pioneer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2152680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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