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The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania reported $38.5 million in revenue and $32.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.99 went to program services, $7.42 to management and general costs and $11.59 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 82.8% of the total. Government grants made up 5.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $429,801 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 13% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $33MFor context, the median across 1,001 covered philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking charities: $91.65 programs, $6.50 management, $1.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $39MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.0% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.6% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 82.8% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $429,801 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.32% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 27.8 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 68 of 68 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseMeeting basic needsbasic needs, such as food and safe affordable housing, are the foundation of well-being and make it possible for individuals and families regardless of race, age or ability to have happiness and success. The ability to get to school and work, pay for utilities and rent and fund necessary home repairs keeps families on track and out of financial crisis. A strong network of community support positively impacts physical, mental and emotional health and helps people live meaningful lives. When families are strong and all members are safe, they can then fulfill their dreams of…
Building for success in school and lifeall young people deserve the chance to have a positive start toward adulthood, to learn and succeed to the level of their educational ability and reach their full potential. Children entering kindergarten need the preparation and foundational skill sets to succeed in school and life. Students, regardless of race or ability, thrive when educational programs help them achieve college and career readiness and take a trauma-informed approach that helps children and youth overcome challenges. Access to safe, affordable and educational out-of-school time…
Moving to financial stabilityto fulfill their potential, it is essential that people earn a living wage and have the tools they need to build wealth. Success should not be dependent on race, gender and ability, and all people deserve the opportunity to achieve financial freedom. Access to and awareness of services and benefits, including financial education and asset building opportunities, transforms the lives of working families. Meaningful work helps people, regardless of age, disability, gender and previous convictions, have pride and confidence that they can support themselves and their…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $332,748 | $0 | $97,053 | $429,801 |
| SVP & SECRETARY Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,375 | $0 | $62,171 | $239,546 |
| CFO & TREASURER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $171,224 | $0 | $47,256 | $218,480 |
| CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,204 | $0 | $25,166 | $171,370 |
| CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,727 | $0 | $36,601 | $169,328 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM AND POLICY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,593 | $0 | $32,032 | $149,625 |
| REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $120,283 | $0 | $27,154 | $147,437 |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY & SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATION Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $95,807 | $0 | $37,458 | $133,265 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b68 · 68 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5118
- Volunteers Part I, line 65,231
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PEOPLE SHARE Temporary staffing | $776,293 |
| WOMEN EMPOWERED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCE Program services | $649,195 |
| THE BUNCHER COMPANY Occupancy | $401,522 |
| JUST HARVEST Program services | $308,361 |
| BETHANY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Program services | $194,453 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 15 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
23 private foundations reported grants to The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania totaling $2.4M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania spent in FY2025, $80.99 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania reported that 81.0% of its $32.7 million in expenses went to program services, 7.4% to management and general and 11.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $429,801, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania get its money?
Of $38.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 82.8% came from contributions and grants (including 5.8% from government grants) and 10.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 25-1043578 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202543459349300009 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202403409349300400 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202333419349300003 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202310539349300101 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220719349300322 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202130159349301323 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 25-1043578: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.