United Way of Western Crawford County
To have a community where people have the best organized capacity to care for one another by identifying, addressing and supporting life-enhancing services that include efforts to prevent and cure human problems.
United Way of Western Crawford County at a glance
In short: United Way of Western Crawford County gave $37K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,500
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,125
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $980,763
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Western Crawford County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meadville Area Free Clinic ($10K). Together the top 4 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Western Crawford County gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $105K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area Free Clinic Meadville, PA | General Support - Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Common Roots Meadville, PA | Provide Permanently Affordable Homes for Impoverished People | $10,000 |
| Crawford County Coalition on Housing Needs Inc Meadville, PA | Provide housing needs of the homeless, near homeless, and the impoverished | $9,000 |
| American Red Cross Meadville, PA | Disaster Assistance | $7,500 |
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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 | $980,763 | $186,732 | $199,048 | $36,500 | 4 | $44,996 |
| 2023 | $972,960 | $177,847 | $194,400 | $36,457 | 4 | $17,854 |
| 2022 | $907,870 | $170,103 | $214,964 | $60,080 | 6 | $21,810 |
| 2021 | $1,064,451 | $307,789 | $246,355 | $81,780 | 7 | $72,734 |
| 2020 | $1,010,508 | $196,718 | $211,917 | $104,894 | 9 | $20,466 |
About United Way of Western Crawford County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Western Crawford County is a public charity, based in Meadville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $981K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Western Crawford County is led by Marisa Lines, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marisa Lines
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Kelli Trenga
President
Vice President Impact → Vice President Ci, 2022
Vice President Ci → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kati Miller
Vice President Ci
Board Member → Vice President Impact, 2022
Vice President Impact → Vice President Ci, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Janes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Bish
Vice President Impact
Secretary → Vice President Impact, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Lawrence
Vice President Mktg & Eng
Chair & Community Improvement Center → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President Mktg & Eng, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will McCullough
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Fannin
Vice President Rd
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Sleet
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Cicero
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jadyn Jurek
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Parker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Cremonese
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Stearns
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Chapp
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jackie Lesher (2020–2023) — Vice President Mktg
- Former: Uma Pansari (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Schlipf (2022–2023) — Vice President Impact
- Former: Rebecca Spadafore (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marc Johnston (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Robert Brest (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William Ross (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Cox (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Vennare (2020–2021) — Vice President Ci
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 $65K, to Marisa Lines (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Western Crawford County
How much does United Way of Western Crawford County give each year?
United Way of Western Crawford County gave $37K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is United Way of Western Crawford County's typical grant size?
United Way of Western Crawford County's median grant in 2024 was $9,500, and its average grant was $9,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Western Crawford County give grants?
United Way of Western Crawford County 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 Meadville, PA (4 grants).
Does United Way of Western Crawford County give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of United Way of Western Crawford County's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is United Way of Western Crawford County?
United Way of Western Crawford County reported $981K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $187K.
What is United Way of Western Crawford County's EIN?
United Way of Western Crawford County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0965304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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