United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Uniting people and resources to build thriving and resilient communities. We find every dollar we can to address these critical issues, but we are more than fundraisers. Our work is centralized around four focus areas; developing housing for all, strengthening children and families, building community capacity, and meeting basic needs. Guided by these, we look for innovative projects, we support area service partners with grant funding and work to increase resources for our tri-county area.
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley at a glance
In short: United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley gave $321K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $321,143
- -72.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,683
- -45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $9,017,873
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parakata Consulting ($152K). Together the top 9 received $321K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 102 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parakata Consulting Woodburn, OR | Business Support/Education | $152,000 |
| North Salem High School Salem, OR | Disability Access | $50,000 |
| Shellys House Salem, OR | House Remodel | $33,000 |
| Family Building Blocks Salem, OR | Electric Bus Purchase | $26,413 |
| Liberty House Salem, OR | Energy Efficient Upgrades for BLDGS | $16,000 |
| Acres of Hope Independence, OR | Equipment Purchases | $15,000 |
| Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Salem, OR | Youth Sports Equip/Summer Enrichmnt | $12,730 |
| Boys & Girls Club Salem, OR | Install Energy Efficient Lighting | $10,000 |
| Salem Leadership Foundation Salem, OR | Lift up Pie Project | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,017,873 | $8,361,861 | $6,462,714 | $321,143 | 9 | $116,609 |
| 2023 | $7,132,349 | $12,608,232 | $12,955,619 | $1,173,573 | 18 | $82,092 |
| 2022 | $6,803,051 | $11,893,624 | $9,908,622 | $485,188 | 19 | $81,725 |
| 2021 | $5,554,350 | $5,986,237 | $5,792,615 | $893,439 | 35 | $76,755 |
| 2020 | $4,723,129 | $5,960,085 | $4,720,638 | $323,714 | 21 | $77,488 |
About United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Based on IRS filings
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is a public charity, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $321K. Net investment income was $117K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is led by Rhonda Wolf, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhonda Wolf
CEO
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Jordan Truitt
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Costic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cameron
Director
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Marquez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Soto Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Rasmussen
Director
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Laudette
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami Levin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlotta Alverson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cooper Morris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emerson Carella
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Franke
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyle Mordhorst
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Decamp
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Couey
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$85K (2023) → $94K (2024)
Matthew Casebeer
Past Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Sund
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesa Goff
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah James
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Alejandro Vazquez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Randi Bural (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Geoff Tiffany (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Luis Molina (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bahaa Wanly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bud Pierce (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Ana Mariscal (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Edmonds (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Jundt (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Phil McCorkle (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Wilson (2020) — Director
- Former: Sara Paolo (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $138K, to Rhonda Wolf (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
How much does United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley give each year?
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley gave $321K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 18 grants.
What is United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's typical grant size?
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $35,683, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley give grants?
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (7 grants).
Does United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's largest grantees?
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's largest 2024 grantees include Parakata Consulting ($152,000), North Salem High School ($50,000) and Shellys House ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley?
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What is United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's EIN?
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0395586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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