United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region is a public charity based in Reno, Pennsylvania, formed in 1972. It supports community programs and its own operational programs, and reports work in Venango County and Titusville Region.
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region at a glance
In short: United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region gave $174K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,642
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,786
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,750
- Total assets
- $2,236,418
- +40.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region
- Contact
Mailing address: 1999 Allegheny Blvd, Reno, PA 16343
Phone: (814) 676-6545
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Services ($30K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($27,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed grants were to organizations in an individual recipient, Franklin, and Seneca, Pennsylvania. The organization describes its community programming as serving Venango County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2022) to $187K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Services Oil City, PA | Emergency Aid/Life Skills | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,750 |
| Family Services Oil City, PA | General counseling, big brothers/big sisters, ppc violence free network | $22,704 |
| VTDC Seneca, PA | Summer Jam Jobs | $19,000 |
| YMCA-Oil City Oil City, PA | Totally Water Program and Youth Volunteer Program | $18,480 |
| Youth Alternatives Oil City, PA | After School Program | $15,750 |
| Varha Franklin, PA | Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $10,000 |
| YWCA Oil City, PA | Health & Fitness | $9,600 |
| Emmaus Haven of Venango Franklin, PA | Renewed Living | $7,616 |
| Blind Association Seneca, PA | Transportation & Escort Services, Prevention of Blindness Program | $6,922 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,236,418 | $1,272,261 | $1,037,764 | $173,642 | 11 | $36,853 |
| 2023 | $1,587,490 | $758,389 | $978,953 | $178,289 | 12 | $44,333 |
| 2022 | $1,731,388 | $806,652 | $624,072 | $168,322 | 11 | $30,735 |
| 2021 | $1,646,488 | $699,539 | $565,251 | $186,990 | 12 | $116,199 |
| 2020 | $1,510,695 | $710,458 | $454,184 | $181,260 | 14 | $42,514 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is “to unify resources to create opportunities for our community to thrive.”
Its reported program areas include community program funding, a career counselor program for students in grades 7–12, and education services specialists who provide counseling, social-emotional lessons, crisis intervention, and guidance in school districts.
The 2024 grants show support for programs addressing emergency assistance and life skills, counseling, youth activities, health and fitness, therapeutic horseback riding, transportation for people who are blind, and food assistance. Grantees describe their own work in varied ways: Family Services Incorporated says it provides social services intended to enhance relationships among individuals, families, and communities; Youth Alternatives describes its mission as “Empowering Youth, Encouraging Better Futures!”; Emmaus Haven of Venango describes itself as a temporary shelter for men and women; and St. Elizabeth Center says it provides support to people in need, including through a food pantry, thrift store, and emergency assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the funder reported 11 grants totaling $173,642. Grant amounts ranged from $5,820 to $30,000, with a median of $15,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to Community Services for emergency aid and life skills; $27,750 to the an individual recipient for its dental center, Salvation Army center, and comprehensive emergency assistance; $22,704 to Family Services for counseling, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the PPC Violence Free Network; and $19,000 to VTDC for Summer Jam Jobs. Other grants included $18,480 to an individual recipient, $15,750 to Youth Alternatives, and $10,000 to VARHA.
The organization states that its community-volunteer panel and board meet annually to discuss local issues, allocate funding to programs at agencies, and monitor programs. Its filing also says the board allocated funds to United Way operational programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tammy Carr, Laura Ordaz, Kyle Peasley, Erin Van Wormer, Linda Schell, Stephanie Keebler, Kay Koyack, Neil Fratus, Chad Wagner, and Tiffany Nolf as directors.
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region is led by William Price, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Price
President
Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Bobbie Jones
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Aubele
Director
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Van Wormer
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Koyack
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ordaz
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Schell
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Weller
Director
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Carr
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Nolf
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Wagner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Peasley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Ruot
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Fratus
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Fiely
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Keebler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Piercy
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Heasley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Hetrick
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Holly Gibbons (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Goodwill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Corey Ritchey (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Courtney Cox (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Erin Hanna (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jodi Lewis (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pam Spoharski (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick Stimpert (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sara McBeth (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $90K, to William Price (President).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region
How much does United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region give each year?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region gave $174K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $178K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's typical grant size?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's median grant in 2024 was $15,750, and its average grant was $15,786, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region give grants?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oil City, PA (6 grants), Seneca, PA (2 grants) and Franklin, PA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's largest grantees?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's largest 2024 grantees include Community Services ($30,000), Family Services ($22,704) and VTDC ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($27,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region fund?
The organization states its mission is “to unify resources to create opportunities for our community to thrive.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's EIN?
United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1219187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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