United Way of Wyoming Valley
United Way of Wyoming Valley is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1921, the organization has served the Wyoming Valley region for over 100 years. The organization raises and distributes funds to support programs that improve education, promote financial stability, and enhance health throughout the community. United Way of Wyoming Valley operates under a community impact framework called "Poverty to Possibility – Improving the Odds for Children and Families," which focuses on reducing childhood poverty through strategic investments in local nonprofits and direct service initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.4M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
51
+10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The United Way of Wyoming Valley is a nonprofit whose mission is to bring together individuals and businesses in the area, help them invest in the community, and in turn, make it stronger.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Financial stability
- Health
- Childhood poverty reduction
- Support for at-risk children and families
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $10,000 - $115,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wyoming Valley region, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County area). The organization also operates as United Way of Susquehanna County.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Annual Revenue: $122.6 million
Workforce: 9 employees
Charity Navigator Rating: Four-Star rating with a perfect 100% score, demonstrating exceptional financial accountability and financial health
Financial Transparency: The organization maintains audited financial statements, Form 990 filings, and annual reports available for public review.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,442,606 | $28,369,420 | $25,303,702 |
| Revenue | $10,458,932 | $9,285,511 | $9,071,760 |
| Expenses | $9,648,059 | $8,151,970 | $7,991,324 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $561,454 | $713,663 | $532,806 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Lackawanna County Pike Wayne ($128,070), Greater Wyoming Valley Area Ymca ($119,163), Commission on Economic Opportunity ($105,576).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEYOND VIOLENCE BERWICK, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $18,414 |
| AGAPE BLOOMSBURG, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $18,042 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY FAMILY SERVICES BLOOMSBURG, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $22,396 |
| CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES WILKES BARRE, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $79,419 |
| CATHOLIC YOUTH CENTER WILKES BARRE, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $85,007 |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF NEPA WILKES BARRE, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $30,000 |
| CHILDREN'S SERVICE CENTER WILKES BARRE, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $27,500 |
| COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY WILKES BARRE, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $105,576 |
| DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION PIGEON FORGE, TN | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $86,676 |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SCRANTON SCRANTON, PA | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $96,164 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Contact:
- Kendra Vough, Vice President of Community Impact
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINO BARTOLI | FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAH BLOCK | HIV/CIC COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CARMEN KAHIU | PERSONNEL & ETHICS CHAIR/STEERIN | 0.5 | — |
| BILL SORDONI | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE HAWLEY | 2ND VICE CHAIR, TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOHN MCCARTHY | FINANCE & AUDIT/YOUNG PROF | 1 | — |
| TROY STANDISH | SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE/GOVERNANCE | 2 | — |
| SUSANNE MULLIN | FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| PAT ENDLER | CIC/STEERING COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| DON BROMINSKI | EXECUTIVE/GOVERNANCE CHAIR/STEERING | 2 | — |
| ATTY PAUL RUSHTON | 1ST VICE CHAIR, EXECUTIVE/GOVERNANCE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT GRAHAM III | FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| CARL WITKOWSKI | STEERING CHAIR/CIC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| REV MICHAEL BREWSTER | CIC COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| TARA MUGFORD WILSON | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| ZUBEEN SAEED | STEERING/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| BETH HASTIE | CIC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| GERT MCGOWAN | CIC COMMITTEE, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN KENNEDY | CIC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE JENSEN | CIC - CHAIR/EXECUTIVE | 2 | — |
| DAN KIMBROUGH | STEERING/CIC COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| LINDSAY GRIFFIN-BOYLAN | GOVERNANACE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES FOREMAN | PERSONNEL & ETHICS/HIV | 0.5 | — |
| TINA DOWD | STEERING/FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CARMEN MAGISTRO | FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| AMY VIENEY | PERSONNEL & ETHICS/CIC COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DR GREG CANT | FINANCE & AUDIT/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| KERRI MCKEOWN | CIC/PERSONNEL & ETHICS COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JOSH KATYL | GOVERNANACE /PERSONNEL & ETHICS COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ED CASULLI | FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DR DAN MYERS | FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DANI MOONEY | CIC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM M JONES | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $180,901 |
| FRANCIS COLLINI | CFO | 40 | $89,989 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In September 2025, United Way of Wyoming Valley launched its annual campaign themed "Lights, Camera, Campaign!" with the message "Every Gift Tells a Story," showcasing the impact of local giving. The campaign launch event was held at the Historic Kingston Armory in Wilkes-Barre and introduced new awards recognizing local impact, including the Impact Award and Bright Futures Award.
United Way of Wyoming Valley receives grant for school programSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Wyoming Valley fund?
**Mission Statement:** The United Way of Wyoming Valley is a nonprofit whose mission is to bring together individuals and businesses in the area, help them invest in the community, and in turn, make it stronger. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Financial stability • Health • Childhood poverty reduction • Support for at-risk children and families
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Wyoming Valley?
**Grant Range:** $10,000 - $115,000 **Annual Giving:** $1.6 million **Programs Supported:** 31 programs across 20 agencies **Application Timeline:** • Letters of Intent due: Early January • Funding decisions made: May • Decision timeline: Approximately 5 months **Grant Review Process:** Funds are allocated through a volunteer review process that uses strict oversight to ensure transparency and results. **Recent Awards:** The organization introduced new awards as part of its annual campaign, inc…
Where does United Way of Wyoming Valley make grants?
Wyoming Valley region, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County area). The organization also operates as United Way of Susquehanna County.
What size grants does United Way of Wyoming Valley award?
In 2024, United Way of Wyoming Valley awarded 51 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Wyoming Valley's EIN?
United Way of Wyoming Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-0831490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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