United Ways of California
United Ways of California is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in South Pasadena, California. The organization operates as a virtual office with staff distributed throughout California. Founded in 1987, United Ways of California serves as a coordinating body that enhances and amplifies the impact work of local United Ways across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
-42.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.6M
-29.5% YoY
Grant Count
39
+21.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$170K
-42.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Ways of California improves health, education and financial results for low-income children and families by enhancing and coordinating the community impact, giving and advocacy work of California's United Ways.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Health equity
- Education
- Financial security
- Community strengthening
- Advocacy
- Voter engagement
The organization aims to build an equitable California where every individual has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, with particular emphasis on advancing community resiliency, health, youth opportunity, and financial security for Californians with low incomes.
Grantmaking
United Ways of California distributes grants through various programs and partnerships:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Ways of California funds throughout California, coordinating the work of multiple local United Ways across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total assets: $5,380,898
- Total revenues: $25,099,810
- Total expenses: $25,545,816
- Total giving: $19,557,594
- Number of employees: 37
Organization Rating: Four-Star rating with 96% score on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,380,898 | $9,365,349 | $5,614,193 |
| Revenue | $25,099,810 | $39,155,699 | $5,982,663 |
| Expenses | $25,545,816 | $38,745,662 | $5,003,536 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Icfs ($1,651,409), United Way Fresno Madera ($646,706), Inland Socal United Way ($457,915).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ICFS CAMARILLO, CA | 2-1-1 SERVICES STATE-WIDE | $1,651,409 |
| UNITED WAY FRESNO MADERA FRESNO, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK, CAL EITC OUTREACH | $646,706 |
| INLAND SOCAL UNITED WAY RIVERSIDE, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK | $457,915 |
| COMMUNITY LINK CAPITAL REGION SACRAMENTO, CA | 211 SVC WORK | $387,424 |
| UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY BAKERSFIELD, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK | $348,800 |
| NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY UNITED WAY SANTA MARIA, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK | $301,336 |
| UNITED WAY OF TULARE COUNTY TULARE, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK | $264,040 |
| UNITED WAY BAY AREA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FINANCIAL STABILITY | $250,000 |
| UNITED WAY SAN JOAQUIN STOCKTON, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK, CAL EITC OUTREACH | $233,090 |
| UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY MERCED, CA | FARMWORKERS RELIEF WORK | $218,870 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Peter Manzo - President & CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER MANZO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $314,877 |
| APPLE MUSNI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE WILSON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LARRY OLMSTEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES OLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HUGE MORALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY SASAKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALBERT CHAVEZ | CFO | 40 | $219,150 |
| NALLELI S CONTRERAS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $117,840 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024-2025 AWS IMAGINE Grant:** United Ways of California named winner of the 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits
California United Ways Awarded $1 Million for Disaster ...**Wells Fargo Grant:** Received $1 million from Wells Fargo to accelerate financial empowerment initiatives
Wells Fargo Grants $1M to California United Ways - United Way Bay Area**Disaster Relief Funding:** Awarded $1 million for disaster relief efforts (2024)
California United Ways Awarded $1 Million for Disaster ...**Sierra Health Foundation Grant:** United Way California Capital Region received $150,000 from Sierra Health Foundation to create new job and housing opportunities for Greater Sacramento
California United Ways Awarded $1 Million for Disaster ...Contact Information
Address: 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 12, South Pasadena, CA 91030-3311
Phone: (877) 355-8922
Fax: (877) 908-8922
Website: www.unitedwaysca.org
EIN: 94-1646369
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Ways of California fund?
**Mission:** United Ways of California improves health, education and financial results for low-income children and families by enhancing and coordinating the community impact, giving and advocacy work of California's United Ways. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Health equity • Education • Financial security • Community strengthening • Advocacy • Voter engagement The organization aims to build an equitable California where every individual has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, wit…
How do I apply for a grant from United Ways of California?
United Ways of California distributes grants through various programs and partnerships: **Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $19,557,594 (2024) • Typical award range: $5,357–$2,222,701 • Assets: $5,380,898 (2024) **Key Programs:** **EITC Outreach and Free Tax Prep:** Coordinates work of 19 United Ways supporting hundreds of free tax prep sites, providing outreach to low-income working households in English and Spanish to connect people to free online and in-person tax filing assistance. **2-1-1 …
Where does United Ways of California make grants?
United Ways of California funds throughout California, coordinating the work of multiple local United Ways across the state.
What size grants does United Ways of California award?
In 2024, United Ways of California awarded 39 grants totaling $6.6M — an average of about $170K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Ways of California's EIN?
United Ways of California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1646369. 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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