United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc is a public charity based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Its mission is to support nonprofit agencies providing essential health and human services through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer resources.
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc gave $111K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Alaska. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,744
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,519
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,564
- Total assets
- $398,629
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 74396, Fairbanks, AK 99707
Phone: (907) 452-7211
Website: https://unitedwaytv.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NAMI of Fairbanks ($14K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2025) to $487K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI of Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $14,131 |
| Native Movement Fairbanks, AK | Youth Focused Programs | $10,000 |
| Alaska Health Fair Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $9,638 |
| Fairbanks Resource Agency Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $9,171 |
| Literacy Council of Alaska Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $9,053 |
| North Star Council on Aging Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $8,978 |
| Fairbanks Childrens Museum Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $8,564 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Anchorage, AK | General Operations | $7,081 |
| Breast Cancer Detection Cente Fairbanks, AK | General Operations | $7,007 |
| Our 2 Cents Fairbanks Inc Fairbanks, AK | Leaders Youth-focused programs | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,629 | $774,800 | $817,143 | $110,744 | 13 | $835 |
| 2024 | $419,441 | $846,178 | $701,440 | $187,311 | 18 | $1,916 |
| 2023 | $357,779 | $622,356 | $625,412 | $462,176 | 16 | $2,846 |
| 2022 | $711,125 | $863,033 | $1,019,263 | $421,007 | 19 | $621 |
| 2021 | $751,001 | $985,649 | $989,689 | $454,250 | 19 | $755 |
| 2020 | $833,921 | $1,037,031 | $940,342 | $486,900 | 23 | $4,949 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support nonprofit agencies providing essential health and human services by offering fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer resources. Its filing describes community development as providing resources to member agencies and other local nonprofits and services involved in community building, as well as promoting volunteerism and recognizing volunteers.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions illustrate a range of supported services. Native Movement says it works to advance Indigenous peoples’ rights, the rights of Mother Earth, and healthy, sustainable communities. Fairbanks Resource Agency says it works for the inclusion of Interior Alaskans with disabilities and their families. Literacy Council of Alaska says it promotes literacy for people of all ages in Fairbanks and the Interior. North Star Council on Aging says it provides meals, transportation, and accessibility services to seniors. Fairbanks Children’s Museum says it aims to inspire and connect families through discovery and play. Alaska Health Fair says it provides health education and preventive screenings.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $110,744. Grant amounts ranged from $6,602 to $14,131, with a median grant of $8,564.
Among its largest reported 2025 grants were $14,131 to NAMI of Fairbanks for general operations; $10,000 to Native Movement for youth-focused programs; $9,638 to Alaska Health Fair for general operations; $9,171 to Fairbanks Resource Agency for general operations; $9,053 to Literacy Council of Alaska for general operations; and $8,978 to North Star Council on Aging for general operations. Other listed recipients included Fairbanks Children’s Museum ($8,564), Big Brothers Big Sisters ($7,081), Breast Cancer Detection Cente ($7,007), Our 2 Cents Fairbanks Inc ($7,000), Salvation Army ($6,838), and Presbyterian Hospitality Hous ($6,681).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Dubowski as CO-ED; Teresa Thompson as President; Kayla Smith as Vice President; Naomi Hewitt as Secretary; Mike Sanders as Director; and Jeff Putnam as Treasurer.
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc is led by Teresa Thompson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa Thompson
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sanders
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Dubowski
Co-Ed
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024) → $85K (2025)
Kayla Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Hewitt
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Putnam
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Max Roberts (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Amanda Hanson (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Nigel Morton (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Bart Maize (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Brianna Gray (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Johnston (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Alyssa Briggs-Nash (2024) — Co-Ed
- Former: Mary Sue Dates (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Constance Reimer-Ely (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Heckman (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Jacob Howdeshell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Megan Kittelman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Alphonzo Allen (2023) — Director
- Former: Lloyd Huskey (2023) — Director
- Former: Barton Maize (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jennifer Luke (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jonathan Bradish (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Kathryn Sterle (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Yatibaey Evans (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Allison Long (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brenda Riley (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Curtis Walmsey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Mongold (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $85K, to Sarah Dubowski (Co-Ed).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc
How much does United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc give each year?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc gave $111K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $187K across 18 grants.
What is United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,564, and its average grant was $8,519, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc give grants?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fairbanks, AK (12 grants).
Does United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's largest 2025 grantees include NAMI of Fairbanks ($14,131), Native Movement ($10,000) and Alaska Health Fair ($9,638), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $775K.
What does United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support nonprofit agencies providing essential health and human services by offering fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaytv.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6003642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of the Tanana Valley Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-the-tanana-valley-inc-morg_fce7bdd2649d4f4782a56b1a2589fda9
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