United Way of the National Capital Area
United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and federated fund established in 1974. Based in Vienna, Virginia, the organization operates as an intermediary funder and regional convener rather than a direct service provider. For nearly 100 years, United Way NCA has served the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland by connecting community resources to address critical social challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52.0M
-8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.6M
-14.2% YoY
Grant Count
219
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-0.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way NCA improves the health, education, and economic opportunity of every person in the national capital area community. The organization focuses on creating a thriving community where adults and children have access to excellent schools, good health, safe neighborhoods, and jobs that pay a livable wage.
The organization's work centers on three strategic pillars:
- Health: Addressing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare
- Education: Ensuring access to excellent schools and educational opportunities
- Economic Opportunity: Providing information, resources, and services to end debt and increase generational wealth in under-resourced communities
United Way NCA's economic opportunity initiatives have operated the region's first group of financial empowerment programs since 2015.
Grantmaking
United Way NCA distributes over $16 million in grants annually to partner nonprofits across the region. The organization operates as a grant-making foundation with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $100,000 to $700,000, with individual grants ranging from $5,001 to $3,184,745.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way NCA serves the Washington DC metropolitan area, including:
- District of Columbia
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Fairfax
- Loudoun
- Montgomery
- Prince George's
- Prince William
The organization recently announced a merger with United Way of Southern Maryland, expanding its reach to 14 jurisdictions throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $52,045,506 (2024)
Total Revenue: $21,205,101 (2024)
Total Expenses: $24,291,098 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $15.1 million (2025)
Annual Revenue: $15.2 million (alternative reporting)
Employees: 36-47 staff members
The organization maintains a Women United affiliate.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,045,506 | $56,575,119 | $52,010,356 |
| Revenue | $21,205,101 | $22,668,840 | $25,572,571 |
| Expenses | $24,291,098 | $26,391,368 | $24,186,221 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,145,192 | $1,099,919 | $2,388,012 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 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
- President and CEO: Rosie Allen-Herring
- Chairman of the Board: Gary Tabach
- Chief Development Officer: Olivia Machado Leonard
- Senior Director, Major Gifts: Diane Grzyb
- Director, Corporate Engagement: Lavette Sims
- Director, Partner Engagement: Levina Kim
- Human Resources Director: Rose M Johnson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY TABACH | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KEN SAMET FACHE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| STEVE PROCTOR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KEVIN VIROSTEK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA FRANCO | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLIOTT FERGUSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD DYER | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVELYN LEE | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN RODGERS | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL S KRONOWITZ | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD K BYNUM | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY MORTON-HUDDLESTON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TYLER ANTHONY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN KRAUS | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES W CORNELSEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SMITHSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACI PIES | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA ETEMADI | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACY KENNY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMY BLANK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN D PIENINCK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUTH WILLIAMS-BRINKLEY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRI MCCLEMENTS | BOARD OF DIRECTOR (THRU 06/2024) | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SMITH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 1/23) | 50 | $103,042 |
| ROSIE ALLEN-HERRING | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $735,161 |
| ROBIN WATKINS | ACTING CFO/VP OF FINANCE | 50 | $174,908 |
| NEDELKA PHILLIPS | SVP, MARCOMM & FUNDRAISING | 50 | $195,111 |
| ANTHONY PAUL | VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 50 | $171,518 |
| ROSE JOHNSON | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 50 | $162,295 |
| IAN GORDON | VP, COMMUNITY IMPACT | 50 | $149,495 |
| SMITA SHARMA | SR. DIRECTOR, MARCOMM | 50 | $129,708 |
| SANDRA HARRINGTON | SR. DIRECTOR, DONATION SERVICES | 50 | $132,151 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way NCA announced a merger with United Way of Southern Maryland, expanding its geographic reach and service capacity across 14 jurisdictions throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
United Way Of The National Capital Area - HinchillaThe organization was selected to receive a transformational investment from MacKenzie Scott, recognizing its leadership in community impact and equity advancement.
United Way NCA was selected by the Citi Foundation as a Community Progress Maker, acknowledging the organization's work in advancing community development and social equity.
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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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