United Way of the Bradford Area Inc
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc is a public charity based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1925, it raises and distributes funds for community building and improving quality of life in the areas it serves.
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the Bradford Area Inc reported $278K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $278,300 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,569,579
- +32.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $722,068
- +90.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $67,037
- +45.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $378,756
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Bradford Area Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 161 Main St, Bradford, PA 16701
Phone: (814) 368-6181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Bradford Area Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Its stated mission refers to the areas it serves. Listed 2024 grantees are based in Bradford, Smethport, and Port Allegany, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is United Way of the Bradford Area Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $24K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2023) to $417K (2024). In 2025 it reported $278K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Bradford Bradford, PA | — | $99,853 |
| CARE for Children Bradford, PA | — | $61,293 |
| The Salvation Army Bradford, PA | — | $49,550 |
| Meals on Wheels Bradford, PA | — | $47,730 |
| Evergreen Elm Bradford, PA | — | $28,593 |
| Greater Bradford Senior Activ Bradford, PA | — | $26,159 |
| Destinations Bradford Bradford, PA | — | $22,154 |
| YMCA of the Twin Tiers Bradford, PA | — | $20,749 |
| Bradford Ecumenical Home Bradford, PA | — | $19,323 |
| Growing With Grace Bradford, PA | — | $17,831 |
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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 | $1,569,579 | $722,068 | $378,756 | $278,300 | Total only | $67,037 |
| 2024 | $1,182,005 | $378,367 | $333,184 | $416,782 | 13 | $46,013 |
| 2023 | $1,110,563 | $338,213 | $327,166 | $178,875 | 11 | $23,264 |
| 2022 | $1,039,737 | $460,279 | $330,510 | $200,410 | 10 | $132,492 |
| 2021 | $1,148,824 | $404,127 | $380,676 | $205,866 | 11 | $67,530 |
| 2020 | $1,008,081 | $380,154 | $378,513 | $244,616 | 14 | $21,441 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise and distribute funds for community building and enhancing quality of life in the areas it serves. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address women’s empowerment and racial justice, services for children of all abilities, hospital development, residential support for adults with mental health challenges, long-term care for seniors, affordable housing, and substance-use prevention and assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported $416,782 in grants across 13 grants. The average grant was about $32,060. Among the listed 2024 recipients, the Young Women’s Christian Association of Bradford received $99,853; Care for Children received $61,293; Bradford Hospital Foundation received $47,730; Evergreen Elm Inc received $28,593; Bradford Ecumenical Home Inc received $19,323; A Partnership in Housing Inc received $6,699; and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Inc received $5,948.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The Young Women’s Christian Association of Bradford says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Care for Children says it improves the lives of children of all abilities. Bradford Hospital Foundation says it develops and generates philanthropic support for Bradford Regional Medical Center. Evergreen Elm says it provides residential services and supportive living for adults with mental challenges. Bradford Ecumenical Home says it provides long-term care and related services for residents and families. A Partnership in Housing says it provides affordable, safe, and decent housing to low- and moderate-income residents of McKean County. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services says it assists chemically dependent individuals and works to prevent substance abuse in surrounding communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Lonzi as Executive Director; Harry Solerak as Treasurer; Gwen Rush as President; and Suzi Marasco as Secretary. Directors listed are Greg Kloss, Amber Benjamin, John Vanerstrom, Marissa Yohe, Christine Tyler, and Patrick Hollenbeck.
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc is led by Sarah Lonzi, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Lonzi
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Gwen Rush
President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Tyler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kloss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Vanerstrom
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hollenbeck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Kirk
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Pantuso
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Yohe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sami Placer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Benjamin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Zapel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Scrivo Passmore
Past President
Director → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Race
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzi Marasco
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Solerak
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Casey Graffius (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Krantz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jodie Wagner (2020–2021) — Past-President
- Former: Karen Costello-Pecht (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Teribery (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Stacy Williams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Theresa McGinnis Funk (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Curtin (2020) — Director
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 $46K, to Sarah Lonzi (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Bradford Area Inc
How much does United Way of the Bradford Area Inc give each year?
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc reported $278K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $417K across 13 grants.
How large is United Way of the Bradford Area Inc?
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $722K.
What does United Way of the Bradford Area Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise and distribute funds for community building and enhancing quality of life in the areas it serves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Bradford Area Inc?
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Way of the Bradford Area Inc make grants?
The organization is based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Its stated mission refers to the areas it serves. Listed 2024 grantees are based in Bradford, Smethport, and Port Allegany, Pennsylvania.
What is United Way of the Bradford Area Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Bradford Area Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0965269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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