United Way of Southeastern
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is a locally-based nonprofit organization and public charity established in 1969. Headquartered in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, the organization serves New London County and surrounding communities across southeastern Connecticut. The organization functions as a federated fund that coordinates philanthropic efforts and community resources to address local needs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire and coordinate the generosity and commitment that sustains a united, thriving community.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Community resiliency
- Financial security
- Healthy community
- Youth opportunity
- Food security and hunger relief
- Basic human needs
- Community wellness and independence
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut serves the following towns in New London County:
- Bozrah
- Franklin
- Griswold
- Ledyard
- Lisbon
- Montville
- Norwich
- Preston
- Salem
- Sprague
- Voluntown
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2025):
- Total revenues: $14,231,949
- Total expenses: $13,884,785
- Total assets: $13,188,378
Staffing: 24 employees
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since March 1969
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,188,378 | $12,355,927 | $10,548,622 |
| Revenue | $14,231,949 | $11,216,416 | $10,296,391 |
| Expenses | $13,884,785 | $10,929,337 | $10,529,515 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $299,109 | $260,358 | $227,892 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization maintains a Board of Directors and Executive Board. Governance committees include:
- Government Affairs Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Education & Workforce Development Committee
- Leadership Development Committee
- Member Services Committee
- Ambassador Committee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dina Sears-Graves | President & CEO | 40 | $152,145 |
| Julie Wachtmann | Vice President of Finance | 40 | $128,364 |
| Rebecca Reutlinger | Vice President of Resource | 40 | $122,625 |
| Scott Umbel | Vice President of Community Impact | 40 | $103,382 |
| Anne Stockton | Vice President of Food Center | 40 | $105,898 |
| Brian Orenstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Kelly | Director | 1 | — |
| Megan Roberts | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Newman | Director | 1 | — |
| Megan Gilbert | Director | 1 | — |
| Dale Cunningham | Director | 1 | — |
| Wayne Burgess | Director | 1 | — |
| Rodney Butler | Director | 1 | — |
| Ray Stanley | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Vance | Director | — | — |
| Ken Ewell | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeff Hamilton | Director | 1 | — |
| Ornet Hines | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Mastroianni | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris LaRose | Chair | 1 | — |
| Michele Scott | Director | 1 | — |
| Marie-Claire Peakman | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Karen Walters | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Nikki Gullickson | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Morris | Director | 1 | — |
| Jerry Renaud | Director | 1 | — |
| Nate Quesnel | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 283 Stoddards Wharf Road, PO Box 375, Gales Ferry, CT 06335-0375
Phone: (860) 464-7281
Fax: (860) 464-6362
Website: www.uwsect.org
EIN: 06-0771393
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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