United Way of York County
United Way of York County is a public charity based in York, Pennsylvania, formed in 1921. It works with public and private organizations to address community needs, with a current mission focused on helping working households move toward financial stability by reducing barriers to prosperity.
Key facts about United Way of York County
In short: United Way of York County gave $2.1M across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 23-1352588
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,087,886
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- Average grant
- $37,284
- Median grant
- $22,158
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (10 of 56, 2025)
- Total assets
- $9,602,163
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The 2026 Impact Agenda describes applications for York County nonprofits supporting residents below the ALICE threshold. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The Transportation Referral Partnership Grant application period is August 3–September 11, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
56
+64.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-31.1% YoY
Is United Way of York County open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 56 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to assist working households in the community on their journey toward financial stability by collaboratively and equitably reducing barriers to prosperity. Its vision is an equitably thriving York County. The 2026 Impact Agenda aims to create conditions for 10,000 households living below the ALICE threshold—including households in poverty—to move toward financial security. The organization identifies early childhood education, transportation, and financial security as areas for targeted investment.
In its 2025 grants, United Way supported programs addressing child care, early learning, youth services, emergency assistance, and community services. Among its grantees, York Day Nursery describes its mission as providing high-quality early childhood education and care to children of working families; Crispus Attucks Association describes its work as education and human services, community development, and affordable housing; and Bell Socialization Services describes its work as housing and basic living support, including mental health, intellectual disability, and shelter services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way reported 56 grants totaling $2,087,886. Awards ranged from $5,154 to $177,250, with a median grant of $22,158. The largest grants included $177,250 to YWCA-York for programs including community education, early child care, domestic violence shelter, and victim assistance counseling; $142,644 to YMCA of York and York County for programs including school-age child care, early learning, and community services; and $124,630 to Crispus Attucks Association for programs including employment services, early learning, and an after-school program. Other large grants included $123,588 to New Hope Ministries for children’s success, food, basic needs, and economic stability, and $112,004 to York Day Nursery for child care.
Review Cycle
The Transportation Referral Partnership Grant application period is August 3–September 11, 2026.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way’s mission and 2026 grant opportunities focus on York County. In 2025, 97% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to Maryland, 1% to Illinois, and 1% to recipients with an unspecified state in the reported breakdown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2024) to $3.5M (2020). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA-York ($177K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 254 (72%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA-York York, PA | Community education, early child care, domestic violence shelter, quantum opportunities program, school age child care, temple guard drill team, victim assistance center counseling services | $177,250 |
| YMCA of York and York County York, PA | School age child care, y achievers, men's residence, southern community services case managment, early learning center, new American welcome center, temple guard | $142,644 |
| Crispus Attucks Association York, PA | Active living center, center for employment and training, youth employment services, early learning center, rising stars after-school program | $124,630 |
| New Hope Ministries Dillsburg, PA | Children's success initiative, food, basic needs, and economic stability | $123,588 |
| York Day Nursery York, PA | Child Care | $112,004 |
| Child Care Consultants York, PA | Child Care Recruitment and Support Services | $110,420 |
| Salvation Army York, PA | Community Center Youth Program, Family Emergency Assistance | $91,643 |
| Jewish Community Center of York County York, PA | Child Care Program | $75,831 |
| American Red Cross York, PA | Emergency Services | $63,855 |
| YWCA-Hanover Hanover, PA | Early learning center, safe home, school age child care | $62,829 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,602,163 | $5,824,260 | $4,756,707 | $2,087,886 |
| 2024 | $8,574,895 | $5,362,426 | $5,311,197 | $1,839,405 |
| 2023 | $8,353,590 | $5,637,375 | $5,836,061 | $2,041,702 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,602,163 | $8,574,895 | $8,353,590 |
| Revenue | $5,824,260 | $5,362,426 | $5,637,375 |
| Expenses | $4,756,707 | $5,311,197 | $5,836,061 |
| Net Investment Income | $269,203 | $232,762 | $539,084 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julian Tolbert as board chair, Kimberly Brister as chair elect, Andrew Koplitz as treasurer, and Amy Wannemacher as past chair. It also lists William Hartman, Keith Noll, Leigh Ann Wilson, Myneca Ojo, John Eyster, and Thomas Donley as board members.
United Way of York County is led by Brian Grimm, President & Secretary on every filing since 2024; 3 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Grimm
President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$72K (2024) → $172K (2025)
Julian Tolbert
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Board Chair, 2023
Board Member & Board Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wannemacher
Past Chair
Past Chair & Interim President Start → Interim President & Vice President of Finance, 2024
Interim President & Vice President of Finance → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Leigh Ann Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$517 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Kim Alvarez
Vice President of Donor Relations
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $113K (2025)
Russell Reeser
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Vice President of Finance → Vice President of Finance & Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Andrew Koplitz
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
Board Member & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Noll
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Brister
Chair Elect
Board Member → Board Member & Chair Elect, 2024
Board Member & Chair Elect → Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myneca Ojo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Donley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hartman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Paraskevakos
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delma Rivera-Lytle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Myers Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Eyster
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member & Campaign Chair, 2024
Board Member & Campaign Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clair Doll
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Spangler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Blecher
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Santiago
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Haun
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sully Pinos
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Naylor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (39)
- Former: Christine Nentwig (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Edson Morales (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Hynes (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Schreiber (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Senft (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Natalee Colon (2020–2024) — Chair Elect
- Former: Shanna Terroso (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Koppmann (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: John Zander (2023–2024) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Jt Hand (2023–2024) — Board Member & Campaign Chair
- Former: Mark Kearse (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Druck (2020–2023) — President & Secretary
- Former: Robert Breighner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Deisley (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Thom Conley (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Cresswell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Beaverson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Walker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Rilatt (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lance Peters (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Louis Rivera III (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Derosa Jr. (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Bieber (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Zachary Kauffman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cristine Andrewleski (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Gormley (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Surma (2022) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Melissa Hiler (2022) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Daniel Surmastart (2021) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Elizabeth Louckstill (2021) — Senior Vice President Finance & Administration
- Former: Allison Siegelman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Arthur Seifert (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Loucks (2020) — Senior Vice President Finance & Administration
- Former: Kara Darlington (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kervin Myer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Liz Dellinger (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Black (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Traci Burch (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Diamond (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $172K, to Brian Grimm (President/Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 140 E Market St, York, PA 17401
Phone: (717) 843-0957
Website: https://unitedway-york.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of York County
How much does United Way of York County give each year?
United Way of York County gave $2.1M across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 34 grants.
What is United Way of York County's typical grant size?
United Way of York County's median grant in 2025 was $22,158, and its average grant was $37,284, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of York County that year got $11K on average.
Where does United Way of York County give grants?
United Way of York County gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (33 grants), Hanover, PA (4 grants), Harrisburg, PA (3 grants) and Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does United Way of York County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of York County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (20 grants).
Who are United Way of York County's largest grantees?
United Way of York County's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA-York ($177,250), YMCA of York and York County ($142,644) and Crispus Attucks Association ($124,630), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of York County?
United Way of York County reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What does United Way of York County fund?
The organization’s mission is to assist working households in the community on their journey toward financial stability by collaboratively and equitably reducing barriers to prosperity. Its vision is an equitably thriving York County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of York County?
The 2026 Impact Agenda describes applications for York County nonprofits supporting residents below the ALICE threshold. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of York County's EIN?
United Way of York County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1352588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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