United Way Worldwide
United Way Worldwide is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its work centers on mobilizing communities and resources to improve lives, advance the common good, and help people thrive. The organization reports grantmaking and donor-advised giving, as well as support for the 211 platform and training and learning opportunities for United Way volunteers, staff, and partners.
United Way Worldwide at a glance
In short: United Way Worldwide gave $11.4M across 209 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), top state Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,418,901
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 209
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,636
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,675
- Total assets
- $67,977,328
- -4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (60 of 209, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (12% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way Worldwide
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836-7100
Website: https://unitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way Worldwide funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of North Carolina ($736K). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
4,123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,636 grants of 4,123 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (12%), North Carolina (11%), California (10%), Georgia (10%), and Texas (9%). The organization describes its work as spanning communities around the world and says it reaches more than 1,100 communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 209 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way Worldwide open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 60 of 209 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.2M (2023) to $102.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 209 grants totaling $11.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | Disaster Relief & Recovery, Health, General Charitable Operations | $736,333 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America Alexandria, VA | Education | $556,230 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Commu devp, health, edu, human & social svcs, general charitable operations | $460,565 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Comm eng, disaster relief & recovery, eco mobility, comm develp, human & social svcs. | $440,950 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | Community Development, Education, General Charitable Operations | $421,365 |
| United Way of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Health, General Charitable Operations | $390,333 |
| United Way of California South Pasadena, CA | General Charitable Operations | $343,333 |
| United Way Suncoast (FL) Tampa, FL | Disaster Relief & Recovery, Community Development | $340,243 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area Washington, DC | Community Development, Education, Human & Social Services | $260,450 |
| United Way of San Diego County San Diego, CA | Community Development & Human & Social Services | $235,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization states that 85 cents of each dollar donated to United Way Worldwide supports its mission and that it may retain up to 15% for administrative costs.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,977,328 | $72,397,617 | $75,016,667 | $11,418,901 | 209 | $983,417 |
| 2023 | $70,828,290 | $51,568,253 | $65,723,143 | $7,242,918 | 166 | $1,063,219 |
| 2022 | $85,821,906 | $98,499,995 | $84,068,757 | $8,720,692 | 283 | $532,061 |
| 2021 | $83,810,591 | $113,428,823 | $109,244,894 | $8,654,792 | 122 | $984,465 |
| 2020 | $81,962,158 | $255,214,771 | $251,279,138 | $101,984,944 | 3,343 | $356,873 |
| 2019 | $77,794,373 | $248,844,070 | $256,722,863 | $96,541,889 | 4,664 | $844,919 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way Worldwide states its mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Its website identifies four impact areas: youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security, and community resiliency. It also describes work involving education, financial security, health access, and disaster relief.
The 2024 filing describes domestic and international donor-advised giving. Among the organizations receiving grants, United Way of North Carolina says its mission is to connect people, local United Ways, and resources so individuals, families, and communities thrive in North Carolina. Charities Aid Foundation America describes its mission as advancing philanthropic giving by connecting donors with charities. United Way of Greater Atlanta says it brings people and resources together to improve the well-being of children, families, and individuals. These are grantees’ stated missions, not United Way Worldwide’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way Worldwide reported 209 grants totaling $11,418,901. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675.
Among the largest reported grants were $736,333 to United Way of North Carolina for disaster relief and recovery, health, and general charitable operations; $556,230 to Charities Aid Foundation of America for education; $460,565 to United Way of Greater Atlanta for community development, health, education, human and social services, and general charitable operations; and $440,950 to United Way of Greater Houston for community engagement, disaster relief and recovery, economic mobility, community development, and human and social services. Other large grants included $421,365 to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and $390,333 to United Way of Wisconsin.
United Way Worldwide’s partnership website describes corporate and cause partnerships, employee engagement, community investment, and event sponsorships. It says that United Way Worldwide, national, and most multi-market partnerships require a minimum investment determined by the partnership’s nature, reach, benefits, and expectations. Companies may not use United Way Worldwide’s marks or messaging without a written agreement or contract. The site directs prospective corporate and organizational partners to review its partnership fact sheet and submit a questionnaire.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marc Bitzer as chair of the board through June 2024 and Yuri Fulmer as vice chair through June 2024 and chair beginning July 2024. Other listed officers and directors include Mike Hayde, treasurer and chair of the finance committee; Mark Howard, secretary and chair of the audit committee; Johnny Taylor Jr., chair of the executive compensation committee; and Bill O'Dowd, chair of the development and marketing committee. The filing also lists Rosie Allen-Herring, Juliana Azevedo, Elaine Chao, and Michelle De La Isla as at-large board members; De La Isla’s term began in July 2024.
United Way Worldwide is led by Angela Williams, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 16 of 45 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Williams
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$172K (2021) → $779K (2024)
Marc Bitzer
Chair of the Board
At-Large Board Member → Chair of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hayde
Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee
At-Large Board Member & Finance Cmte → Treasurer, Chair Finance Cmte & Fmr at Large, 2021
Treasurer, Chair Finance Cmte & Fmr at Large → Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Howard
Secretary & Chair of Audit Committee
Secretary → Secretary & Chair of Audit Committee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yuri Fulmer
Vice Chair & Chair
At-Large Board Member → Vice Chair & Chair Gov Cmte, 2023
Vice Chair & Chair Gov Cmte → Vice Chair & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill O'Dowd
Chair Development & Mktg Cmte
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Taylor Jr.
Chair of Executive Comp Cmte
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Budde
Senior Vice President & Strategic Insights
Senior Vice President & Product Strategy → Senior Vice President & Strategic Insights, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$259K (2020) → $259K (2024)
Alice Archcabal
Executive Vice President & Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$196K (2022) → $248K (2024)
Bruce Friedman
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, Finance & Controller → Senior Vice President, Finance to & CFO, 2023
Senior Vice President, Finance to & CFO → Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$199K (2022) → $369K (2024)
Jacqueline Gordon
Former Executive Vice President, People & Culture
Executive Vice President, People & Culture → Former Executive Vice President, People & Culture, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$252K (2022) → $232K (2024)
Ladawn Naegle
Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$264K (2022) → $335K (2024)
Omoiye Kinney
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Committee → Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$217K (2022) → $341K (2024)
Byron Garrett
Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
Executive Vice President & Govt Partnerships → Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$214K (2023) → $390K (2024)
John Farden
Executive Vice President, Global Ntwk Advisor & Operations
Executive Vice President, Global Ntwk Advisor & Ops → Executive Vice President, Global Ntwk Advisor & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$263K (2023) → $386K (2024)
Lawana Jones
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$203K (2023) → $292K (2024)
Nicole Cooper
Executive Vice President, Chief Str & Innov Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$259K (2023) → $415K (2024)
Rachel Small
Senior Vice President & Government Partnerships
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$269K (2023) → $286K (2024)
Thomas Lowery
Senior Vice President & Network Resilience
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$268K (2023) → $286K (2024)
Chad Royal-Pascoe
Senior Vice President & Global Resource Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$238K (2024)
Odessa Jackson Peterson
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$411K (2024)
Sonya Anderson
Executive Vice President & International Network
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$226K (2024)
David Preschlack
At-Large Board Member
Chair of Governance Cmte & Fmr at Lg → Chair of Governance Committee, 2021
Chair of Governance Committee → At-Large Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Parmelee
At-Large Board Member
At-Lrge Brd Member → At-Large Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hulseman-Abrams
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Shaffer
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Strable
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Chao
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francesco Vanni D'archrafi
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Azevedo
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Shuler
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orvin Kimbrough
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suneeth Katarki
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Swati Mylavarapu
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Gutierrez De Pineres
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darienne Driver Hudson
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanhee Young
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Allen-Herring
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ortiz
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom McInerney
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geetha Tharmaratnam
At-Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Glotzer
At-Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Potter
At-Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle De La Isla
At-Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Smith
At-Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (42)
- Former: Anthony Earley (2019–2023) — Chair of Executive Comp Cmte
- Former: Brian Gallagher (2019–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Hu Shuli (2019–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Mariame McIntosh Robinson (2020–2023) — Vice Chair of the Board
- Former: Jake Sivola-Finch (2022–2023) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Odessa Jackson (2022–2023) — General Counsel & Cro
- Former: Maureen Grant Hayes (2023) — Vice President & Major Donor Relations
- Former: Molly Vanderloo (2023) — Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Brian Lachance (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff
- Former: John Taylor (2019–2022) — Chief Info & Tech Officer
- Former: Juliette Tuakli (2019–2022) — Chair & At-Large
- Former: Lee Love (2019–2022) — Chief Investor Rel. Officer
- Former: Luis Javier Castro (2019–2022) — Chair of Audit Committee
- Former: Mark Sutton (2019–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Mary T. Mack (2019–2022) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Steve Taylor (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President, Counsel & Pub. Policy
- Former: Stanley Little (2020–2022) — Chief Exp. Officer
- Former: Toni Townes-Whitley (2020–2022) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Kevin Claybon (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President, Data Insights & Research
- Former: Sharan Burrow (2021–2022) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Leonel Parra (2022) — Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Sonal Shah (2022) — Executive Vice President & Network Operations
- Former: Christina Macveigh (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President & Network Engagement
- Former: Jose Ferrao (2019–2021) — International President
- Former: Lori Malcolm (2019–2021) — Chief Culture Officer
- Former: Neeraj Mehta (2019–2021) — Board Member & Interim CEO
- Former: Patricia Turner (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Suzanne McCormick (2019–2021) — Us Network President
- Former: William Browning (2019–2021) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: Chul-Hee Kan (2019–2020) — Secretary of Board
- Former: Jean-Claude Gruffat (2019–2020) — Chair Resrc Development Cmte
- Former: Richard Trumka (2019–2020) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Rodney E. Slater Esq. (2019–2020) — Chair of Audit Committee
- Former: Teri Plummer McClure (2019–2020) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Wayne Wouters (2019–2020) — Chair Memb Actblty Cmte
- Former: John Lechleiter To (2019) — Fmr Chair Exc Cmp Cmt & Fmr Chair Board
- Former: Lisa Bowman (2019) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Mariame McIntosh Robin (2019) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Mary Sellers (2019) — Us Network Us President
- Former: Maureen Grant-Hayes (2019) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Phillip N. Baldwin To (2019) — Fmr Treasurer & Chair Finance Cmte
- Former: Punit Renjen To (2019) — Former Chair of the Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $779K, to Angela Williams (Chief Executive Officer). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way Worldwide
How much does United Way Worldwide give each year?
United Way Worldwide gave $11.4M across 209 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.2M across 166 grants.
What is United Way Worldwide's typical grant size?
United Way Worldwide's median grant in 2024 was $22,675, and its average grant was $54,636, across 209 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way Worldwide that year got $40K on average.
Where does United Way Worldwide give grants?
United Way Worldwide's top state is Florida, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (11%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Tallahassee, FL (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does United Way Worldwide give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of United Way Worldwide's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 209) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Human & Social Services" (41 grants), "Disaster Relief & Recovery" (32 grants) and "Community Development" (22 grants).
Who are United Way Worldwide's largest grantees?
United Way Worldwide's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of North Carolina ($736,333), Charities Aid Foundation of America ($556,230) and United Way of Greater Atlanta ($460,565), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way Worldwide?
United Way Worldwide reported $68.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $72.4M.
What does United Way Worldwide fund?
United Way Worldwide states its mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Its website identifies four impact areas: youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security, and community resiliency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way Worldwide?
United Way Worldwide has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedway.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way Worldwide's EIN?
United Way Worldwide's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1635294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- 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 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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