Valdez United Way
Valdez United Way at a glance
In short: Valdez United Way gave $44K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,690
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,563
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $365,329
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Valdez United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valdez Emergency Assist Food Bank ($15K). Together the top 3 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Valdez United Way gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $88K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valdez Emergency Assist Food Bank Valdez, AK | Program Funding | $15,090 |
| Valdez Senior Center Valdez, AK | Program Funding | $15,000 |
| Advocates for Victims of Violance Valdez, AK | Program Funding | $13,600 |
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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 | $365,329 | $91,201 | $105,746 | $43,690 | 3 | $4,534 |
| 2023 | $411,994 | $112,180 | $114,929 | $72,979 | 6 | $2,354 |
| 2022 | $415,351 | $56,743 | $114,334 | $87,790 | 9 | $2,122 |
| 2021 | $458,836 | $89,399 | $99,476 | $56,966 | 5 | $2,091 |
| 2020 | $441,481 | $34,853 | $92,799 | $25,500 | 3 | $2,286 |
About Valdez United Way
Based on IRS filings
Valdez United Way is a public charity, based in Valdez, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $365K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valdez United Way is led by Sandra Johns, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Johns
President
President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Branshaw
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rowena Palomar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Keller
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bryan Tenney
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Dom Lumba
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kristie Cranor
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Nia Liljedahl
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah Hopkins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Edmore Mangena (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kent Brown (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Leslie Bowman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nia Lilidahl (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Sasse (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tyrell Johnson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Weeks (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pamela Verfaillie (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Wayne Woody Woodgate (2020) — Social Media
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.
Frequently asked questions about Valdez United Way
How much does Valdez United Way give each year?
Valdez United Way gave $44K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $73K across 6 grants.
What is Valdez United Way's typical grant size?
Valdez United Way's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,563, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Valdez United Way give grants?
Valdez United Way gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Valdez, AK (3 grants).
Does Valdez United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Valdez United Way's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Funding" (3 grants).
How large is Valdez United Way?
Valdez United Way reported $365K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $91K.
What is Valdez United Way's EIN?
Valdez United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0090499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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