United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc
United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is a public charity based in Plattsburgh, New York. Established in 1949, it raises funds for participating nonprofit member agencies and coordinates programs, initiatives, and events.
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc gave $284K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $284,457
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,318
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $1,578,850
- +7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 563-0028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of the Adirondack Region ($137K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 79 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties as the area covered by its partner-agency network. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2021) to $377K (2019). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Adirondack Region Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $137,118 |
| Hospice of the North Country Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $26,523 |
| Catholic Charities Clintonessex Ogdensburgh, NY | Operations | $17,500 |
| Jceo Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $16,000 |
| Behavioral Health Services Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Adirondack Community Action Program Elizabethtown, NY | Operations | $12,000 |
| NAMI of Champlain Valley Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $12,000 |
| Child Care Coordinating Council Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $11,000 |
| Ted K Community Center Plattsburgh, NY | Operations | $7,500 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Franklin Malone, NY | Operations | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,578,850 | $783,541 | $961,211 | $284,457 | 14 | $36,206 |
| 2023 | $1,469,168 | $591,582 | $897,750 | $274,687 | 16 | $14,341 |
| 2022 | $1,462,627 | $614,797 | $740,625 | $318,609 | 17 | $-34,334 |
| 2021 | $1,641,421 | $753,586 | $653,757 | $245,046 | 14 | $109,685 |
| 2020 | $1,425,737 | $904,894 | $909,198 | $294,686 | 18 | $59,271 |
| 2019 | $1,294,304 | $728,721 | $905,765 | $377,010 | 24 | $16,226 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.” Its 2024 filing describes its program as collectively campaigning for funds to distribute to participating nonprofit member agencies, while also coordinating programs, initiatives, and events.
Its 2024 grants included organizations addressing a range of community needs. For example, Hospice of the North Country says its mission is to help people and families determine end-of-life care and find spiritual, mental, and physical comfort. Joint Council for Economic Opportunity says it provides resources and services to enhance dignity and self-reliance. Behavioral Health Services North says it provides behavioral health and social support services, while the National Alliance for Mentally Ill of Champlain Valley says it offers advocacy and support to people with mental illness and their families. Adirondack Community Action says it serves children, adults, seniors, and families in Essex County; the Child Care Coordinating Council says it supports families and child care professionals; the Mental Health Association of Franklin describes peer-led support for wellness; and Essex County Chapter NYSARC says it works to improve quality of life for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $284,457. The grants ranged from $5,116 to $137,118, with a median of $11,500. The largest reported grant was $137,118 to United Way of the Adirondack Region for operations; the filing also lists $26,523 to Hospice of the North Country, $17,500 to Catholic Charities Clinton Essex, $16,000 to JCEO, and $15,000 to Behavioral Health Services North, each for operations.
Other reported 2024 grants included $12,000 each to Adirondack Community Action Program and NAMI of Champlain Valley, $11,000 to Child Care Coordinating Council, $7,500 to Ted K Community Center, $6,500 each to Mental Health Association of Franklin and Mountain Lake Services, and $6,000 to North Country Association for the Visually Impaired. The filing reports that all 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
The organization’s website says current partner agencies must complete an annual reapplication to remain in good standing and eligible for funding and partnership support. The process reviews program impact, alignment with regional priorities, and continued collaboration. The listed process applies to current partner agencies; the available information does not describe an application process for other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s website lists John C. Bernardi as President and CEO. Board officers are Chris Mazzella, Chair; Todd McCarthy, Vice-Chair; Joyce Rafferty, Treasurer; Anne Cutaiar, Vice-Treasurer; and David Coryer, Secretary. The website also lists Holly Black, Krista Boule, Dr. Robert L. Bradley, Michele Bushey, Nicole Bola, Dr. Mark Davey, Edward Davis, Amanda Doyle, Loretta Fowler, Linda Gilliland, Casey Gould, Billy Jones, Jacqueline M. Kelleher, Bruce Lawson, Susan LeBlanc-Durocher, Victoria Marking, James Monty, Sylvie Nelson, Hannah Provost, and Dawn Scott as board members.
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc is led by John Bernardi, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Bernardi
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$89K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Billy Jones
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Scott
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Monty
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Boule
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Davey
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Bushey
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bradley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvie Nelson
Director
Board Chair → Member, 2020
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Lawson
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Provost
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Leblanc-Durocher
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Marking
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaci Kelleher
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Bola
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Gould
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Black
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Cutaiar
Vice Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Mazzella
Chariman
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2020
Board Chair → Chariman, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Coryer
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Rafferty
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd McCarthy
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Gerald Morrow (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kjell Dahlen MD (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Kunz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicole Cline (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Monticia Prather (2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Wylie (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Davis (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline Kelleher (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $98K, to John Bernardi (President &).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc
How much does United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc give each year?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc gave $284K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $275K across 16 grants.
What is United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $20,318, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc give grants?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plattsburgh, NY (10 grants).
Does United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (14 grants).
Who are United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of the Adirondack Region ($137,118), Hospice of the North Country ($26,523) and Catholic Charities Clintonessex ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $784K.
What does United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1368185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- 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 January 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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