EIN 91-0713462

United Way of Thurston County

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1959
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
United Way of Thurston County mobilizes the caring power of our community to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Thurston County. They awarded over $1,035,380 in grants supporting health and human service programs and initiatives with emphasis on key areas of health, education and financial stability. They sponsor the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a free federal program to support volunteers 55+ in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties. United Way of Thurston County works to advance the common good by creating a better community.
Total revenues
$2,296,274
2022
Total expenses
$2,367,184
2022
Total assets
$1,330,732
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at United Way of Thurston County

With a focus on bringing lasting change, United Way of Thurston County awarded over $1,035,380 in grants supporting health and human service programs and initiatives. With emphasis on key areas of health, education and financial stability, community investment grants funded through uwtc community care fund supported 34 local programs. Each program demonstrated the ability to measurably improve the lives of Thurston County residents. Volunteers from across the community evaluate funding requests every two years to ensure that United Way of Thurston County funds programs making the greatest impact in our community. The volunteers make funding recommendations to the uwtc board of directors and evaluate the agencies' progress reports and ensure programs are on track to achieve their goals. Current grants are funded by contributions made by donors during the uwtc 2021 campaign. Uwtc also allocates additional grants for early learning programs, 2-1-1 and emerging community needs, as well as distributes donor designated gifts to nonprofit organizations.
Rsvp, or the retired and senior volunteer program, is a free, federal program to support volunteers 55+ in lewis, mason and Thurston counties. The local rsvp is sponsored by United Way of Thurston County, working to advance the common good by creating a better life for all. Rsvp staff helps guide volunteers to match their skills, experience and lifestyle to focus on education, income and health issues - the building blocks for a good quality life. United Way recruits rsvp volunteers who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. During 2021-22, the United Way of Thurston County rsvp program volunteers served throughout Thurston, lewis and mason counties.
Through the Thurston County covid-19 response fund, United Way of Thurston County raised and managed over $200,000 ($200,000 grants awarded) in funding to help the community recover from the devastating impact of covid-19. With financial support to nonprofit organizations by providing food, housing, utility assistance and health related services for vulnerable families.

Grants made by United Way of Thurston County

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Senior Services for South Sound (SSSS)Community Investment Grants$488,157
South Sound YMCACommunity Investment Grants$200,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston CountyAmerican Rescue Plan Act Grants$158,156
...and 12 more grants made

Who funds United Way of Thurston County

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tides FoundationHealthy Individuals and Communities$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$34,550
Puget Sound Energy FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at United Way of Thurston County

NameTitleCompensation
Chris WellsBoard Member
Christian Wells TharpExecutive Director$95,000
Natasha AshenhurstDirector of Marketing and Communications, Contractor
Paul LarsenDirector of Community Impact
Lindsay FujimotoDirector of Volunteer Programs
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for United Way of Thurston County

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,271,561
Program services$16,867
Investment income and dividends$7,846
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,296,274

Form 990s for United Way of Thurston County

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-11-17990View PDF
2018-062019-08-16990View PDF
2017-062018-05-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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United Way of Fairfield CountyLancaster, OH$1,122,862
United Way of OdessaOdessa, TX$1,058,575
Heart of Maine United WayBangor, ME$2,989,676
United Way of Addison CountyMiddlebury, VT$1,753,886
United Way Of Whatcom CountyBellingham, WA$1,567,405
United Way of Greater ToledoToledo, OH$11,242,567
United Way of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MA$8,484,458
United Way of Southern Kentucky (UWSK)Bowling Green, KY$6,047,163
Data update history
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Puget Sound Energy Foundation
February 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 28, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $170,000 from Tides Foundation
June 1, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 25, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3525 7th Ave SW 201
Olympia, WA 98502
Metro area
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Website URL
unitedway-thurston.org/ 
Phone
(360) 943-2773
IRS details
EIN
91-0713462
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1959
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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