United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc
Increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another in our community.
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc gave $105K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $12K). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $104,544
- -71.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- Average grant
- $11,616
- Median grant
- $7,637
- Total assets
- $855,086
- -30.3% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Helena Food Share ($41K). Together the top 9 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $372K (2022). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $105K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Food Share | The Provide Food for | $40,724 |
| The Friendship Center | — | $12,119 |
| Angel Fund | — | $11,334 |
| CASA of Lewis and Clark | — | $9,122 |
| Family Promise Helena | — | $7,637 |
| YWCA of Helena | — | $6,229 |
| RMDC Home Deliv Meal | — | $6,173 |
| Florence Crittenton | — | $6,026 |
| Good Samaritian | — | $5,180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $855,086 | $454,423 | $534,695 | $104,544 | 9 | $17,114 |
| 2022 | $1,227,528 | $713,410 | $658,300 | $371,860 | Total only | $82,052 |
| 2021 | $1,221,706 | $835,447 | $803,912 | $42,768 | 26 | $26,056 |
| 2020 | $1,164,519 | $1,079,595 | $984,346 | $224,075 | 36 | $-176 |
| 2019 | $1,297,357 | $975,010 | $925,966 | $243,921 | 35 | $19,898 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Helena, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $855K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc is led by Ryan Fetherston, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ryan Fetherston
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Varns
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alli Ventri
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cait McWilliams
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Fisher Dorr
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamey Watson
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige O'Neil
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Van Meter
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Andy Fjeseth (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Murdo (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Riley Kurtz (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Rock (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Chris Hunter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily McVey (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Amy Emmert (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Bond (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lexie Bass (2022) — Director
- Former: McKenzie McCarthy (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Granger Cormier (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Bob Ebner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kellie Ashby (2021) — Director
- Former: Leann Colella (2021) — Director
- Former: Sassion Beckman (2021) — Director
- Former: Alison Munson (2019–2020) — Former-Executive Director
- Former: Collin Brown (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Drenda Niemann (2019–2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jolene Lloyd (2020) — Director
- Former: Lanessa Littrell (2019) — Director
- Former: Liz Campbell (2019) — Director
- Former: Somer Gauthier (2019) — Director
- Former: Wilmot Collins (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc
How much does United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc give each year?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc gave $105K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $372K in grants paid.
What is United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc's median grant in 2023 was $7,637, and its average grant was $11,616, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Helena Food Share ($40,724), The Friendship Center ($12,119) and Angel Fund ($11,334), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc reported $855K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $454K.
What is United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Helena, MT. It holds $855K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc operate?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc has awarded grants in Montana.
What is United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6017354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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