United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is a public charity based in Poughkeepsie, New York. It brings together individuals, businesses, and organizations to fund programs, create volunteer opportunities, and address needs in Dutchess and Orange counties.
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc gave $520K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $519,855
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,440
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,093,977
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc
- How to Apply
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The Community Fund process begins with a required Letter of Intent for eligible organizations: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Dutchess or Orange County. The organization describes an RFP process and provides application resources that include examples of a blank application, program budget, output-and-outcomes tool, and contract. Published request limits vary by page: the Community Partner Grants page lists up to $20,000 for previously funded programs and up to $10,000 for programs not previously funded; another grant-funding page lists a $30,000 maximum for previously funded programs and up to $10,000 for new programs.
- Review Cycle
- The Financial Stability Strategy RFP lists March 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. as its application deadline and June 2026 for anticipated award notifications.
- Deadline
- The Financial Stability Strategy RFP lists March 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 471-1900
Website: https://uwdor.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc
Who United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Westchester Putnam ($125K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 210 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its community investment and grant partnerships as serving Dutchess and Orange counties. In filing year 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Virginia, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $520K (2025) to $839K (2021). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Westchester Putnam White Plains, NY | INCOME | $60,659 |
| United Way of Westchester Putnam White Plains, NY | INCOME | $38,414 |
| Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | INCOME | $33,000 |
| United Way of Westchester Putnam White Plains, NY | INCOME | $26,000 |
| America's Best Charities Larkspur, CA | Donor Directed | $20,335 |
| Family Services Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY Latham, NY | HEALTH | $20,000 |
| Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | Donor Directed | $19,439 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess County New York, NY | INCOME | $15,000 |
| Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | INCOME | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,093,977 | $2,282,096 | $2,462,713 | $519,855 | 36 | $182,977 |
| 2024 | $5,032,263 | $2,570,471 | $2,662,852 | $548,509 | 38 | $320,169 |
| 2023 | $5,049,457 | $2,419,743 | $2,646,849 | $639,624 | 42 | $247,509 |
| 2022 | $4,976,069 | $2,699,351 | $2,596,395 | $673,100 | 44 | $272,583 |
| 2021 | $5,788,372 | $2,890,156 | $2,625,414 | $839,004 | 50 | $403,386 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.” Its stated priorities include expanding access to healthy food; supporting literacy, positive youth development, lifelong learning, and workforce development; improving financial access and helping families address short-term crises; and increasing access to affordable housing and legal services for veterans and their families.
Its Community Fund seeks partnerships with nonprofit organizations serving Dutchess or Orange County. Examples of supported organizations include Family Services Inc, whose stated work includes behavioral health, victim services, family and youth services, and community safety; Hudson River Housing, which says it provides housing and services to qualified individuals; and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, which says it provides civil legal counsel to low-income and other vulnerable people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization made 36 grants totaling $519,855. Grant amounts ranged from $5,650 to $60,659, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $60,659 and $38,414 to United Way of Westchester Putnam; $33,000 to Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County; $20,000 to Family Services Inc; and $20,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY.
Other 2025 recipients included America’s Best Charities, which says it raises funds and awareness for partner charities, and Newburgh Armory Unity Center, which says it builds nonprofit collaborations serving primarily Newburgh youth and families. The organization also made grants to Hudson River Housing and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Cleary as chair; Timothy Eisentraut as first vice chair; Candy Davies as second vice chair; Susan Howell as treasurer; and Michael Mazzuca as secretary. It also lists Heather Bell, Amy Berger, Fred Clarke, Matthew Cruz, and Jasmin Davis as board members.
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc is led by Jeannie Montano, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeannie Montano
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$157K (2021) → $175K (2025)
Kevin Cleary
Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Manning
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$73K (2021) → $89K (2025)
Amy Berger
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Dedominicis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Rothfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candy Davies
2nd Vice Chair
Board Member → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Clarke
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Pennington
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mazzuca
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle S. O'Reilly
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Lekanides
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon McGinnis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Howell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Eisentraut
1st Vice Chair
Board Member → 2nd Vice Chair, 2022
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Kane
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Villanti
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marta Newkirk
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cruz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gilbert
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stroligo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmin Davis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lesler
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Kadiyah Lodge (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Gaeke (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Julia Kammerer (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Philip S. Derasmo (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Mayfield (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tarsha McNeil (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert L. McKee (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian M. Waldron (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Deichler (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy M. Murphy (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $175K, to Jeannie Montano (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc
How much does United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc give each year?
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc gave $520K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $549K across 38 grants.
What is United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,440, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc give grants?
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Poughkeepsie, NY (13 grants), Newburgh, NY (3 grants), Latham, NY (2 grants) and Millerton, NY (2 grants).
Does United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Income" (13 grants), "Education" (10 grants) and "Donor Directed" (7 grants).
Who are United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Westchester Putnam ($125,073 across 3 grants), Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Inc ($48,000 across 2 grants) and Hudson River Housing ($32,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc?
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc?
The Community Fund process begins with a required Letter of Intent for eligible organizations: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Dutchess or Orange County. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1045698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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