United Way of Summit and Medina
United Way of Summit and Medina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Akron, Ohio, serving Summit and Medina Counties. Formed in 2020 through the merger of United Way of Summit County and United Way of Medina County, the organization has nearly 110 years of history in the region. The organization has evolved from a traditional fundraising intermediary to a direct service provider and strategic community partner.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.9M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-5.0% YoY
Grant Count
40
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
-0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Summit and Medina is working to create a system that empowers people to achieve lasting success through three core pillars: Education, Financial Stability, and Healthy Lives. These are identified as the building blocks of a good life.
The organization operates an "ecosystem" strategy focused on direct service programming, strategic partnerships, and a robust referral network. Key program areas include:
- Community Impact: Aligning resources around common strategies to accomplish four Bold Goals by 2028, investing in nonprofit agencies and volunteer activities with data-driven results
- 2-1-1 Service: A 24/7 helpline and online resource database connecting people in need with services by phone, text, and online platforms. The 2-1-1 program serves eight counties: Summit, Medina, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Lorain, Portage, and Tuscarawas
- Financial Empowerment Centers: Direct service programming for financial stability
- Family Resource Centers: Community-based support services
- Housing Services: Programs addressing housing stability
- Youth United: Youth-focused initiatives
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Early childhood literacy program
Grantmaking
United Way of Summit and Medina operates an invitation-based partnership model rather than an open application process as of 2024. The organization functions as both a grantmaker and direct service provider.
Grant Range
**: $5,276 to $265,539
How to Apply
as of 2024. The organization functions as both a grantmaker and direct service provider.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Summit and Medina primarily serves Summit and Medina Counties, Ohio. The 2-1-1 service extends to eight counties in Ohio: Summit, Medina, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Lorain, Portage, and Tuscarawas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $13.5 million
- Total Expenses: $15.2 million
- Total Assets: $16.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.06 million
- Number of Employees: 126
Historical Funding:
- Received a $450,000 grant in March 2018 (led by Gar Foundation)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,949,859 | $18,156,247 | $18,561,272 |
| Revenue | $13,503,954 | $32,871,571 | $40,534,818 |
| Expenses | $15,239,287 | $32,884,811 | $41,057,320 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264,720 | $143,620 | $125,218 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
182 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
Key executives identified include:
- Angie Berresford: Associate Vice President, Fund Development
- Jen Tompkins: Chief Financial Officer
- Joseph Scalise: Director, Housing Services
- Devoe Johnson: Senior Director Community Development
- Cathryn O'Malley: Chief Operating Officer
- Michael Gaffney: Vice President - Marketing
- Jason Valenti: Associate Vice President Human Resources
- Bradley Virgin: Vice President, Controller
- Wendy Wood: Associate Vice President, Fund Development
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY A WRIGHT | BOARD CHAIR | 6 | — |
| JAMES BUTLER | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| KENDRA C PHILON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALISON BREAUX | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHELE CERMINARO | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JAMES MULLEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 45 | $266,750 |
| ELIZABETH Z BARTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GIA BELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH BLYSTONE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS BUZZELLI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL N CATANIA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MORIAH CHEATHAM WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE DIMENGO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARC DIVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JASON DODSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR HANS R DORFI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TRACY DOWE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA DUDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS GESSNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STUART GLAUBERMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL K GLESSNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRANK R GRAZIANO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVE GRIFFING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANI GROZA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BISHOP SAMUEL HAMPTON II | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES HILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| IRIEL HOPKINS MSW LSW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN HOOKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESSE W HURST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID W JAMES ED D | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK C JUVE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SPENCER KOWAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS KRAFT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KYLE KUTUCHIEF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| W GLENN LEPPO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDY LITTLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM LOWERY II | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MAYOR SHAMMAS MALIK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HOWARD MELNICK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES E MERKLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR GARY MILLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVEN MUTERSBAUGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRANDYN NEAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FEDEARIA NICHOLSON-SWEVAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICK O'NEILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE PARNELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RONALD PAYDO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LUCIA PILEGGI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRYNN ALLIO POPA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALICIA ROBINSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIM RUHLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ILENE SHAPIRO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AARON SWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIRSTIN TOTH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NYREE WILKERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE WILT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANGIE WELLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARB WHIDDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNIE MCFADDEN | CHIEF OF STAFF, IMPACT & COMM. | 45 | $157,928 |
| CATHRYN O'MALLEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $152,433 |
| BRADLEY VIRGIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $152,966 |
| KERRI STEPHEN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 45 | $128,689 |
| ANDRE CAMPBELL | CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER | 45 | $137,366 |
| JASON DAVIS | VP, IT & BUILDING OPS. | 40 | $106,469 |
| MALORIE KORMOS | AVP, MAJOR GIFTS & STRAT. ENG. | 40 | $120,810 |
Contact Information
Summit County Office 37 North High Street Akron, OH 44308 Phone: 330-762-7601 Fax: 330-762-0317
Medina County Office 23 Public Square, Suite L-1 Medina, OH 44256
General Contact Email: info@uwsummit.org Website: www.uwsummitmedina.org 211 Helpline: Dial 2-1-1 or text zip code to 898-211 Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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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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