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United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County

Public charity · Grantmaker Salem, OH EIN: 34-0796452 Website

United Way Services of Northern, a public charity based in Salem, Ohio, is a local United Way that raises and distributes funds for community health and welfare services, youth activities, recreation, and other local programs. The organization states that it was formed in 1983 and describes its mission as improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Key facts about United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County

In short: United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County gave $143K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
34-0796452
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$142,548
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$14,255
Median grant
$10,197
New grantees (estimate)
40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$333,304
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$333K

+11.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$143K

-56.1% YoY

Grant Count

10

-41.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-25.4% YoY

Is United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County open to new grantees?

40%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) 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. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $15K. How we count

Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.

  • 60% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.” Its 2024 filing describes community fundraising for tax-exempt organizations providing health and welfare services, youth activities, recreation, battered-women’s shelter services, and alcohol and drug addiction counseling. The filing also describes mentoring for at-risk fifth- and sixth-grade students in the Salem City School System.

Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Family Recovery Center says it provides substance-use treatment and prevention and related mental-health services. Catholic Charities Regional Agency says it serves people in need and advocates for justice in social structures. Buckeye Council of Boy Scouts of America describes promoting self-reliance and related virtues through scouting, while Girl Scouts of North East Ohio says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Axess Family Services says it connects communities to health and supportive services.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization made 10 grants totaling $142,548. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $27,320, with a median of $10,197. Its largest reported grants included $27,320 to The Salem Worlds War Memorial for community recreation, $27,180 to Family Recovery Center for drug and alcohol prevention, and $22,550 to the Salvation Army for its local work.

Other reported grants included $18,630 to Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association, $11,700 to Catholic Charities Regional Agency, $8,694 to Camp Fire Tayanoka, $7,308 to Boy Scouts of America, $7,110 to Axess Family Services, $6,656 to Help Network of Northeast Ohio, and $5,400 to Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.

The organization’s website lists agencies receiving funds and describes services such as meals for homebound people, emergency assistance, counseling, and youth activities.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grants listed were all awarded to recipients in Ohio. The organization’s website identifies it as serving Northern Columbiana County and describes its work as local.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

States

Cities

SalemYoungstownEast PalestineE LiverpoolLisbonMacedoniaCantonColumbianaRavennaToungstown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K9 grants2020 8 grants2021 13 grants2022 17 grants2023 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $325K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $143K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Salem Worlds War Memorial Building: $27KThe Salem Worlds War MemorialBuilding$27KFamily Recovery Center: $27KFamily Recovery Center$27KSalvation Army: $23KSalvation Army$23KSalem Area Visiting Nurse Assoc: $19KSalem Area Visiting NurseAssoc$19KCatholic Charities Regional Agency: $12KCatholic Charities RegionalAgency$12KCamp Fire Tayanoka: $9KCamp Fire Tayanoka$9KBoy Scouts of America Buckeye Council: $7KBoy Scouts of America BuckeyeCouncil$7KAxess Family Services Retired Senior Volunteer Program: $7KAxess Family Services RetiredSenior Volunteer Program$7KHelp Network of Northeast Ohio: $7KHelp Network of Northeast Ohio$7KGirl Scouts of North East Ohio: $5KGirl Scouts of North East Ohio$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Salem Worlds War Memorial Building ($27K). Together the top 10 received $143K.

Grant Size Distribution

57 grants across all recorded years

56<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salem Worlds War Memorial Building Salem, OHCommunity Recreation$27,320
Family Recovery Center Lisbon, OHDrug & Alcohol Preve$27,180
Salvation Army Salem, OHLocal Salvation Army$22,550
Salem Area Visiting Nurse Assoc Salem, OHVisiting Nurse Care$18,630
Catholic Charities Regional Agency Toungstown, OHWomen's Shelter$11,700
Camp Fire Tayanoka E Liverpool, OHLocal Camp Fire Chap$8,694
Boy Scouts of America Buckeye Council Canton, OHLocal Chapter$7,308
Axess Family Services Retired Senior Volunteer Program Ravenna, OHRetired Seniors$7,110
Help Network of Northeast Ohio Youngstown, OHProvide Help to Thos$6,656
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Macedonia, OHGirl Scouts Local Ch$5,400

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $333,304 $256,029 $219,279 $142,548 across 10 grants
2023 $297,875 $385,791 $424,127 0 grants reported
2022 $328,450 $284,532 $255,672 $172,150 across 13 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$333,304$297,875$328,450
Revenue$256,029$385,791$284,532
Expenses$219,279$424,127$255,672
Net Investment Income$12,486$5,839$4,164

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Roger E. Hack as president, Nancy McCoy as first vice president, and George W. S. Hays as executive director. It also lists John Biastro, Amanda Frost, David Hughes, Amanda Jackson, Susan Rossi, Joe Sedzmak, and Eloise Traina as directors.

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County is led by Roger E. Hack, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Roger E. Hack

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Frost

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Jackson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Hughes

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eloise Traina

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Sedzmak

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Biastro

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Yoder

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Werner

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Rossi

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jared Work

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • George W. S. Hays

    Executive Di

    Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    25 hrs/week

    $24K (2020) → $28K (2024)

  • Nancy McCoy

    1st Vice President

    1st Vice President & Treasurer → 1st Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Robert Gause (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jarrod Harris (2020–2022) — Director

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

George W S Hays — Executive Di: $28KGeorge W S HaysExecutive Di$28K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to George W S Hays (Executive Di).

Contact

Mailing address: 210 E State St, Salem, OH 44460
Phone: (330) 337-0310
Website: https://unitedwayofncc.org

Frequently asked questions about United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County

How much does United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County give each year?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County gave $143K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $325K across 17 grants.

What is United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's typical grant size?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's median grant in 2024 was $10,197, and its average grant was $14,255, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County that year got $13K on average.

Where does United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County give grants?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana 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 Salem, OH (3 grants).

Does United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's largest grantees?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's largest 2024 grantees include The Salem Worlds War Memorial Building ($27,320), Family Recovery Center ($27,180) and Salvation Army ($22,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County reported $333K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.

What does United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County fund?

The organization’s stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayofncc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's EIN?

United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0796452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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