United Way of the Bay Area
United Way of the Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1922, the organization enables people to strengthen their communities by investing in each other. The organization operates across eight counties in the Bay Area region and maintains a staff of approximately 72-76 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.6M
-11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
-40.0% YoY
Grant Count
78
-59.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+47.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way Bay Area's mission centers on ensuring that when basic needs are met, dreams can take flight. The organization focuses on:
- Financial Empowerment & Tax Assistance: Free tax preparation services through the Free Tax Help program, helping families claim earned income tax credits and refunds
- Economic Mobility: Programs designed to strengthen economic opportunity and stability
- Community Resource Navigation: Operating 211, a free phone and web resource connecting people to needed services
- Housing Justice: Supporting housing organizations and addressing housing stability
- Workforce Development: Training and employment programs
- Poverty Alleviation: Addressing root causes and barriers to opportunity, stability, and dignity
Grantmaking
United Way Bay Area operates as both a grantmaker and convener of resources. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way Bay Area serves eight counties across the San Francisco Bay Area region, with headquarters in San Francisco, California (550 Kearny Street, Suite 1000).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $31,610,543
- Total Revenues: $20,143,729
- Total Expenses: $21,591,084
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $35,782,855
- Total Revenues: $19,731,159
- Total Expenses: $25,051,376
- Total Liabilities: $7,460,000
The organization holds a four-star rating based on its financial accountability and transparency.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,610,543 | $35,782,855 | $39,378,849 |
| Revenue | $20,143,729 | $19,731,159 | $20,860,247 |
| Expenses | $21,591,084 | $25,051,376 | $22,744,340 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,049,172 | $-649,668 | $1,024,748 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from United Way of the Bay Area
Alameda County Emergency Food and Shelter Program
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bay Area Affordable Housing Coalitions Grants
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA
Amount
$110,000 (2022 round)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCARTHY GIOIA | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHNSON KEVIN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MANZO PETE | TREASURER, CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| CHEN ALICE | DIRECTOR, BOARD VICE CHAIR, CHAIR ADVANCEMENT COMM | 2 | — |
| ALAFIA JOY | DIRECTOR, CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| BASOCO-VILLARREAL ANISSA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BOLARIA-SHIFRIN RUBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRANCH MICHELLE | DIRECTOR, CHAIR PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| STREET ERIC | DIRECTOR, CHAIR AUDIT COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| GONZALEZ RUDY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KRIVKOVICH ALEXIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BREBER PIERRE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CABA OUSMANE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ZWICK KEVIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 02/24) | 37.5 | $359,625 |
| BATSON KELLY | INTERIM CEO (AS OF 02/24) | 37.5 | $221,650 |
| KATAOKA BRIAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $129,383 |
| BERINI CHRISTOPHER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 37.5 | $300,631 |
| RAMOS JOSE | VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING | 37.5 | $198,721 |
| MARTIN CAROLINA | VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT | 37.5 | $198,721 |
| ESCOBAR LAURA | VICE PRESIDENT, SAFETY NET SERVICES | 37.5 | $161,466 |
| HARDEN NICOLE | VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC SUCCESS | 37.5 | $159,643 |
| BRISSENDEN-SMITHSARA ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT, EQUITY & STRATEGY | 37.5 | $157,737 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Wells Fargo granted $1 million to California United Ways to accelerate financial empowerment
Wells Fargo Grants $1M to California United Ways - United Way Bay AreaUWBA awarded $1.8 million in grants for workforce training
UWBA Receives $1.8M Grant for Workforce Training- United Way Bay AreaHousing justice grant awards to 23-24 local nonprofits totaling $750,000 to $1 million
UWBA Supports 24 Housing Organizations With Grants -Free Tax Help program expansion with virtual and in-person options
Launch of "Real Life, Real Choices, Real Impact" digital experience exploring daily decisions Bay Area families face regarding housing, food, childcare, and transportation
Contact Information
Address: 550 Kearny Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 808-4300
Website: uwba.org
EIN: 94-1312348
Tax-Exempt Status: October 1956
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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