United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc is a public charity based in Utica, New York, that invests in local programs and partnerships serving the Mohawk Valley. Its work centers on Health & Wellness, Economic Stability, and Community Responsiveness.
Key facts about United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc
In short: United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc gave $560K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 15-0532074
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $559,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- Average grant
- $19,302
- Median grant
- $16,284
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 29, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,002,245
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Apply through the relevant program’s application process when its application period is open. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2025–2027 Funded Partners application period ran May 1–31, 2025.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$560K
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
29
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+4.3% YoY
Is United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 29 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to create a thriving community by connecting people, resources, and solutions throughout the Mohawk Valley.” Its focus areas are Health & Wellness, Economic Stability, and Community Responsiveness. Examples of the needs it identifies include food insecurity, access to mental health services, housing, employment, transportation, education, emergency support, and crisis response.
UWMV’s funded partners include organizations with varied missions. For example, JCTOD Outreach describes its work as providing housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness and other challenges; Thea Bowman House describes its mission as providing a safe, nurturing environment for culturally diverse children and families; and Hope House describes its work as offering daytime shelter, meals, and referrals to homeless or needy people in Utica and nearby areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, UWMV reported 29 grants totaling $559,750. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $80,894, with a median of $16,284. The largest grants included $80,894 to JCTOD Outreach, $47,979 to Thea Bowman House, $38,061 to Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, and $30,000 each to the Central New York Labor Council and James R Cook Labor Agency. These grants were listed as support for “Funded Partner” programs.
UWMV’s Funded Partners process invites eligible local agencies to apply every two years. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations. Programs must address community needs, focus on at least one of UWMV’s three impact areas, have a concrete start date or already be operating, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Capital projects, sports programs, performance and art classes, entrepreneurial ventures, and services duplicating existing services are ineligible. The 2025–2027 application period has closed. The organization’s website lists eight 2025–2027 funded partners: Mohawk Valley Latino Association, The Country Pantry – Clark Mills, Hope Chapel AME Zion Church, Hoffman Wellness Collective, 50 Forward Mohawk Valley, Midtown Utica Community Center, Loaves & Fishes Warming Center, and Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency.
UWMV also announced a Mini-Grant Series offering grants of up to $2,500 for direct services between December 2025 and June 2026. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies serving Oneida and Herkimer counties. Current UWMV Funded Partners are ineligible, and only one application per organization is accepted. Administrative, overhead, and general operating costs are not eligible.
Review Cycle
The 2025–2027 Funded Partners application period ran May 1–31, 2025. The Mini-Grant Series application window ran December 1–31, 2025.
How to Apply
Apply through the relevant program’s application process when its application period is open. The Funded Partners application period listed for 2025–2027 is closed; the Mini-Grant Series application window was December 1–31, 2025.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWMV says it invests donor dollars in Oneida and Herkimer counties. In 2025, 97% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2022) to $631K (2019). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $560K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JCTOD Outreach Inc ($81K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 122 (94%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCTOD Outreach Inc Utica, NY | Funded Partner | $80,894 |
| Thea Bowman House Inc Utica, NY | Funded Partner | $47,979 |
| Catholic Charities of Herkimer County Ilion, NY | Funded Partner | $38,061 |
| AFL-CIO - Central New York Labor Council Whitesboro, NY | Funded Partner | $30,000 |
| James R Cook Labor Agency Whitesboro, NY | Funded Partner | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding the Village Inc Utica, NY | Funded Partner | $28,306 |
| Elderlife Inc DBA Parkway Center Utica, NY | Funded Partner | $19,679 |
| United Way Suncoast Inc Tampa, FL | Funded Partner | $19,179 |
| People First Utica, NY | Funded Partner | $18,964 |
| Midtown Utica Community Center Utica, NY | Funded Partner | $17,685 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,002,245 | $1,630,781 | $2,142,259 | $559,750 |
| 2024 | $2,452,215 | $1,743,743 | $2,241,719 | $536,725 |
| 2023 | $2,844,085 | $2,475,117 | $2,815,289 | $498,045 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,002,245 | $2,452,215 | $2,844,085 |
| Revenue | $1,630,781 | $1,743,743 | $2,475,117 |
| Expenses | $2,142,259 | $2,241,719 | $2,815,289 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,918 | $-35,484 | $15,745 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew A. Nicholl as president, William F. Perrotti as past president, and Melissa Mann as first vice president and resource development chair. Other listed directors are Hanka Grabovica, Erin M. Bushinger, Norma Chrisman, Bruce Hairston, Patrick Harrington, Mark S. Lewandrowski, and Tiffany Sestir. Hairston is also listed as strategic impact chair.
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc is led by Susan Litera, CEO, Executive Director & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Litera
CEO, Executive Director & Secretary
CEO & Executive Director → CEO, Executive Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $120K (2025)
Matthew A. Nicholl
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Mann
First Vice President & Resource Development Chair
Resource Development Chair → Development Chair, 2023
Development Chair → First Vice President & Resource Development Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Breland
Advocacy Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Hairston
Strategic Impact Chair
Community Impact Chair → Strategic Impact Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Seaton
Community Engagement Chair
Director → Engagement Chair, 2023
Engagement Chair → Community Engagement Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly B. Vanduren
Governance Chair
Director → Governance Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilarie Lynn
Development Chair
Development Chair → Director, 2024
Director → Development Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin M. Bushinger
Director
Marketing Chair → Marketing & Communication Chair, 2023
Marketing & Communication Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Dilorenzo
Director
Director → Audit Chair, 2021
Audit Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Lewandrowski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanka Grabovica
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ajodha-Evans
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Eckmair
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Berntson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Chrisman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Sestir
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Harrington
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Brennan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Cavanaugh
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Chaney
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$49K (2025)
Sabrina Fryman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William F. Perrotti
Past President
President → Director, 2022
Director → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Millie Occhionero
Marketing & Communications
Director → Marketing & Communication Chair, 2024
Marketing & Communication Chair → Marketing & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Jaime Bonfardice (2019–2024) — Chief Financial Officer - Left
- Former: Edward M. Barone III (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marc Butler (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Pat Harrington (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Matthew Caracas (2023–2024) — CEO, Executive Director & Secretary - Left
- Former: Erin Gutierrez Matt (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Gilbert Palladino (2019–2022) — Former Community Impact Chair
- Former: Gregory M. Morra (2019–2022) — Finance Chair
- Former: John Hobika Jr. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Vanduren (2019–2021) — Governance Chair
- Former: Maimun N. Khan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick J. Costello (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Stefanski (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cathleen McColgin (2019) — Director
- Former: Edward Barrone (2019) — Director
- Former: Eve Van De Wal (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen Surrace (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $120K, to Susan Litera (CEO/Executive Director, Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 258 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
Phone: (315) 733-4691
Website: https://unitedwaymv.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc
How much does United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc give each year?
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc gave $560K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $537K across 29 grants.
What is United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,284, and its average grant was $19,302, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc give grants?
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Utica, NY (18 grants), Whitesboro, NY (2 grants), Clinton, NY (2 grants) and Rome, NY (2 grants).
Does United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funded Partner" (29 grants).
Who are United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's largest 2025 grantees include JCTOD Outreach Inc ($80,894), Thea Bowman House Inc ($47,979) and Catholic Charities of Herkimer County ($38,061), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc?
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “to create a thriving community by connecting people, resources, and solutions throughout the Mohawk Valley.” Its focus areas are Health & Wellness, Economic Stability, and Community Responsiveness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc?
Apply through the relevant program’s application process when its application period is open. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Mohawk Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0532074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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