United Way of Trumbull County
United Way of Trumbull County is a public charity based in Warren, Ohio. It mobilizes community resources and funds health and human service programs, with a stated mission of helping children and families thrive in Trumbull County.
United Way of Trumbull County at a glance
In short: United Way of Trumbull County gave $139K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,314
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,951
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,294
- Total assets
- $1,313,633
- -14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Trumbull County
- How to Apply
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The organization provides a funding application and information sheet for agencies, along with scoring materials for the Allocations Review Committee. Its published 2026 process included application review and committee recommendations followed by board approval.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline was May 30, 2026; this is a past deadline. The published timeline listed board approval for June 27 and partner-agency notification for June 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline was May 30, 2026; this is a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 295 Harmon Avenue Nw, Warren, OH 44483
Phone: (330) 369-1000
Website: https://unitedwaytrumbull.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Trumbull County
Who United Way of Trumbull County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Rehabiliation Center Neo ($23K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funding program identifies Trumbull County, Ohio, as its geographic scope. The 2024 filing’s listed grants all went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Trumbull County open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2023) to $220K (2019). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Rehabiliation Center Neo Warren, OH | Pediatric Rehabilita | $22,979 |
| Catholic Charities Regional Agency Youngstown, OH | Emergency Services | $20,456 |
| Help Network of Northeast Ohio Youngstown, OH | Information and Refe | $13,787 |
| The Salvation Army Warren, OH | Emergency Services | $12,230 |
| Greater Warren Youngstown Urban League Warren, OH | Christy House Emerge | $11,500 |
| Scope Senior Services Akron, OH | Scope Support Servic | $7,832 |
| Inspiring Minds Warren, OH | Education | $7,530 |
| Trumbull Mobile Meals Warren, OH | Food Cost Assistance | $7,057 |
| Niles Community Services Niles, OH | Humanitarian Assista | $6,686 |
| Someplace Safe Akron, OH | Someplace Safe | $6,538 |
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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 | $1,313,633 | $492,572 | $507,738 | $139,314 | 14 | $60,428 |
| 2023 | $1,538,441 | $583,410 | $520,487 | $107,555 | 12 | $31,659 |
| 2022 | $1,099,585 | $431,603 | $502,581 | $136,512 | 12 | $20,929 |
| 2021 | $1,107,191 | $618,410 | $559,092 | $134,083 | 13 | $26,851 |
| 2020 | $1,250,891 | $615,650 | $643,637 | $157,765 | 15 | $15,379 |
| 2019 | $1,182,559 | $681,455 | $608,983 | $220,072 | 14 | $22,566 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “United in helping children and families thrive in Trumbull County.” Its three stated focus areas are Learn Well (Education), Earn Well (Financial Stability), and Stay Well (Health and Basic Needs). Its 2024 filing describes agency grants for programs in education, income, health, and basic needs.
Supported organizations illustrate the range of services funded. Catholic Charities Regional Agency says its mission is to serve people in need and advocate for justice in social structures. Inspiring Minds says it works to empower youth through education and life-changing experiences. Trumbull Mobile Meals says it delivers meals to older adults and people with disabilities, while Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley says it distributes food for hunger relief and provides education and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way of Trumbull County reported 14 grants totaling $139,314. Grant amounts ranged from $5,006 to $22,979, with a median of $7,294.
Notable 2024 grants included $22,979 to Children’s Rehabilitation Center NEO for pediatric rehabilitation; $20,456 to Catholic Charities Regional Agency for emergency services; $13,787 to Help Network of Northeast Ohio for information and referral; $12,230 to The Salvation Army for emergency services; and $11,500 to Greater Warren Youngstown Urban for Christy House emergency services.
The organization’s funding-request process uses applications reviewed by community volunteers, partners, and staff. Applications meeting the criteria and submitted by the deadline are evaluated on a 100-point scale based on how effectively the proposed program addresses community goals. The Agency Impact Panel reviews partner-agency programs, and funded agencies must provide evidence of measurable return on investment. The 2026 cycle specified a one-year cycle for new partners and a two-year cycle for existing partners. Agencies that received funding in 2024 had to have submitted any required mid-cycle or end-of-cycle reports by August 1, 2025, to be eligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine Cope as “President &” and Sallie A. Daugherty as “Director of.” It also lists directors William Ayres, Andy Bednar, Brian Boettcher, Steve Chiaro, Eddie Colbert, Deborah Grinstein, Linsey Gray, and Ken Haidaris. The organization’s website says it is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
United Way of Trumbull County is led by Christine Cope, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Cope
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $55K (2024)
Van Nelson
Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sallie A. Daugherty
Director of
Director of Finance & Administrator → Director of, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $19K (2024)
Linsey Gray
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Martin
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Todd Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Weddell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Boettcher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Colbert
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Phillilps
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Chiaro
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Bednar
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sauer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kareem Maine
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Woods
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Ayres
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Russo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Grinstein Esq.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Martynyszyn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Ritter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Haidaris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sergi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Johnson
Treasurer
Director → Vice Chairman, 2020
Vice Chairman → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Maki
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Jorgensen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Don Moore (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: James Ledanko (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Taddei (2019–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Robert Nemeth (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Stockburger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Justine Bartko (2023) — Marketing
- Former: Kristin (2023) — Director
- Former: Esther Buschau (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John Rossi (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Virginia Pasha (2019–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Kevin Kerr (2021) — Director
- Former: Dante Capers (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Douglas Franklin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: H. Scott Masters (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen Kiniklis (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Eric J. Lanham (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $55K, to Christine Cope (President &). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Trumbull County
How much does United Way of Trumbull County give each year?
United Way of Trumbull County gave $139K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $108K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of Trumbull County's typical grant size?
United Way of Trumbull County's median grant in 2024 was $7,294, and its average grant was $9,951, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Trumbull County that year got $6K on average.
Where does United Way of Trumbull County give grants?
United Way of Trumbull County gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, OH (6 grants), Youngstown, OH (3 grants) and Akron, OH (3 grants).
Does United Way of Trumbull County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Trumbull County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Trumbull County's largest grantees?
United Way of Trumbull County's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Rehabiliation Center Neo ($22,979), Catholic Charities Regional Agency ($20,456) and Help Network of Northeast Ohio ($13,787), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Trumbull County?
United Way of Trumbull County reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $493K.
What does United Way of Trumbull County fund?
The organization’s mission is “United in helping children and families thrive in Trumbull County.” Its three stated focus areas are Learn Well (Education), Earn Well (Financial Stability), and Stay Well (Health and Basic Needs). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Trumbull County?
The organization provides a funding application and information sheet for agencies, along with scoring materials for the Allocations Review Committee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Trumbull County's EIN?
United Way of Trumbull County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1083629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Trumbull County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-trumbull-county-morg_28babb0e93114338a0118100923a18c6
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