United Way of Thurston County
UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY MOBILIZES THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN THURSTON COUNTY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-15.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
-90.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-88.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-16.4% YoY
About United Way of Thurston County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Thurston County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OLYMPIA, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,216,168 | $1,438,772 | $1,330,732 |
| Revenue | $591,304 | $1,438,179 | $2,296,274 |
| Expenses | $816,810 | $1,538,325 | $2,367,184 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,736 | $10,551 | $7,846 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include South Puget Sound Community College Found ($59,723), Thurston County Chamber of Commerce ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THURSTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OLYMPIA, WA | BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS | $15,000 |
| SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUND OLYMPIA, WA | BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS | $59,723 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMEY NANDYAL | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LIZ DAVIS-SELSOR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DEB ALBRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES SHELAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY LAPOINTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR MICHAEL MATLOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID SCHAFFERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON BRUCHET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN BETZ | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LUKE MINOR | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DUSTI DEMAREST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN VU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBRA J CLEMENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHELE CENTER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $68,716 |
| CHRISTIAN WELLS THARP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,810 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Thurston County?
United Way of Thurston County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OLYMPIA, WA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Thurston County?
As of 2024, United Way of Thurston County holds $1.2M in total assets with $591K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $75K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Thurston County operate?
United Way of Thurston County has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does United Way of Thurston County award?
In 2024, United Way of Thurston County awarded 2 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Thurston County's EIN?
United Way of Thurston County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0713462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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