United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County
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.
United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,548
- -56.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,255
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,197
- Total assets
- $333,304
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County
- Contact
Mailing address: 210 E State St, Salem, OH 44460
Phone: (330) 337-0310
Website: https://unitedwayofncc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $325K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salem Worlds War Memorial Building Salem, OH | Community Recreation | $27,320 |
| Family Recovery Center Lisbon, OH | Drug & Alcohol Preve | $27,180 |
| Salvation Army Salem, OH | Local Salvation Army | $22,550 |
| Salem Area Visiting Nurse Assoc Salem, OH | Visiting Nurse Care | $18,630 |
| Catholic Charities Regional Agency Toungstown, OH | Women's Shelter | $11,700 |
| Camp Fire Tayanoka E Liverpool, OH | Local Camp Fire Chap | $8,694 |
| Boy Scouts of America Buckeye Council Canton, OH | Local Chapter | $7,308 |
| Axess Family Services Retired Senior Volunteer Program Ravenna, OH | Retired Seniors | $7,110 |
| Help Network of Northeast Ohio Youngstown, OH | Provide Help to Thos | $6,656 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Macedonia, OH | Girl Scouts Local Ch | $5,400 |
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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 | $333,304 | $256,029 | $219,279 | $142,548 | 10 | $12,486 |
| 2023 | $297,875 | $385,791 | $424,127 | $324,977 | 17 | $5,839 |
| 2022 | $328,450 | $284,532 | $255,672 | $172,150 | 13 | $4,164 |
| 2021 | $299,590 | $238,525 | $219,375 | $133,400 | 8 | $6,753 |
| 2020 | $280,292 | $233,204 | $212,734 | $130,428 | 9 | $3,856 |
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to George W S Hays (Executive Di).
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.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-services-of-northern-columbiana-county-morg_bbbf3196d997430ba056ee4e75349833
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