United Way of the Greater Capital Region is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Albany, New York, serving nine counties in the region. Founded in 1949, the organization has evolved from a traditional fundraising organization into a collaborative force that mobilizes communities, donors, volunteers, and nonprofit partners to address pressing social challenges and create lasting community change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$153K
-86.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
-87.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of the Greater Capital Region mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. The organization brings a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs while working with community partners to address long-term solutions.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Basic Needs
- Education
- Income and Financial Security
- Health
The organization operates 2-1-1, an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to free information about health and human services available in their community. The 2-1-1 Northeast Region activities cover 21 counties and are available 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, or 24 hours a day online, with help available in 240 languages.
Grantmaking
United Way of the Greater Capital Region distributes grants to community-based organizations aligned with its mission and focus areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of the Greater Capital Region serves nine counties in the Capital Region of New York. The organization's 2-1-1 service extends across 21 counties in the Northeast Region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,087,525
- Total Revenue: $3,428,077
- Total Expenses: $4,783,328
- Total Liabilities: $2,530,000
- Total Giving: $2,041,306
- Staff: 31 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,373,972 | $11,087,525 | $10,910,937 |
| Revenue | $4,556,136 | $3,428,077 | $4,588,468 |
| Expenses | $3,820,035 | $4,783,328 | $5,034,038 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $877,883 | $200,328 | $247,201 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
207 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
- Peter Gannon – President & CEO
- Nicki Pezzulo – Chief Development Officer
- David Barron – Chief Financial Officer
- Claire Reid – Chief Impact Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SANO | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ERIC LACOPPOLA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOHN KEARNEY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALICIA SUAREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANA KILLINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDREW WILLETTE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANNIE BERDAR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BARR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRIAN O'GRADY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARM BASILE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARMEN MACIARIELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHARLES DAY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ETHAN CHEVRETTE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FRANK KONCEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JIM MALATRAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOE BONILLA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KRISTIE BOWERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KYLIE DEWEESE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARCIA COGNETTA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MELISSA BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MELISSA WOLF | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL AARON POINDEXTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIKE MASTROPIETRO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA BECK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RICH ASNER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RICHARD DEWEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROMEL WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RYAN CASE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SAM TRIMBOLI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SELICA GRANT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SIMONE BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| VERONICA HANLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRANDI LANDY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER GANNON | CEO | 35 | $195,831 |
| DAVID BARRON | CFO | 35 | $61,306 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of the Greater Capital Region has announced multiple grant distributions to support community organizations:
United Way providing $787,000 in grants to organizations \u2013 Troy RecordAwarded $787,000 in grants to empower 35 community-based organizations
United Way providing $787,000 in grants to organizations \u2013 Troy RecordDistributed $575,000 in grants to 41 local community organizations as part of a $1.6M community investment strategy
United Way providing $787,000 in grants to organizations \u2013 Troy RecordThe organization maintains a Four-Star rating based on its accountability, financial management, and community impact metrics.
Awarding $787000 in Grants to Empower 35 Community-Based ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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