Nonprofit · EIN 23-1552261
UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Tax-exempt · CARLISLE, PA 17013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,868,003 | $1,905,731 | -$37,728 | $3,053,279 | $562,085 | $2,491,194 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,979,740 | $1,951,773 | $27,967 | $3,002,372 | $539,240 | $2,463,132 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,760,957
- of which government grants
- $142,200
- Program service revenue
- $541
- Investment income
- $101,675
- Net rental income
- $5,561
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$703
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$731
- Other revenue
- $4,830
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,398,296
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,480
- Other salaries and wages
- $132,017
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $307,805
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,150
- Occupancy
- $26,398
- Travel
- $562
- Depreciation
- $26,158
- Program services (functional)
- $1,622,627
- Management and general (functional)
- $178,511
- Fundraising (functional)
- $104,593
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,002,372
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,053,279
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $562,085
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,491,194
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $416,638
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $809,095
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,682,099
- Gross receipts
- $2,146,886
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 759
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CATHRINE MELLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY 2024 - CURRENT) Officer | 40 | $69,521 | $17,007 |
| LUCY ZANDER | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) Officer | 1 | $33,075 | $7,854 |
| BRENDA KAUFMAN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $35,347 | $3,182 |
| MELISSA KELSO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREL WILLIAMS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MURRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ZIMMERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN DWORSAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FLINCHBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY GAYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GOGOJ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TITICHIA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALIM MAKHLOUF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MCAVOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL RIDENOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD SEARER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOTTIE WARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORTNEY WOOLSLAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCY ZANDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $66,475 | $16,834 |
| BRENDA KAUFMAN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $35,068 | $3,508 |
| JEFF BELL | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE CLARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN DWORSAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FLINCHBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GAYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TITICHIA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA KELSO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE LIVELSBERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALIM MAKHLOUF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCAVOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN PETERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL RIDENOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD SEARER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOTTIE WARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREL WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORTNEY WOOLSLAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ZIMMERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 145 S HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013-3437
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY MURRAY, 145 S HANOVER STREET, CARLISLE, PA 17013
- Signed the 990
- KELLY MURRAY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (717) 243-4805
- Website
- WWW.UWCARLISLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOYER & RITTER CPAS
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- AS THE LEADERS IN COORDINATING RESOURCES TO MEET THE HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, THE UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY WORKS WITH AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY. TOGETHER, THEY ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS AS THEY RELATE TO THE CRITICAL AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SAFETY NET. AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN RAISES NECESSARY FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS. THE UNITED WAY RECEIVES FUNDING APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER AGENCIES, WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND ASSESSED BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ADDRESS AND DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE, MEASURABLE RESULTS. FUNDING LEVELS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE VOLUNTEERS AND APPROVED BY THE UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY'S BOARD.Expenses $1,479,432 · grants $1,307,676 · revenue $541
- THE MISSION OF SUCCESS BY 6 IS TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WELL PREPARED AND READY TO LEARN. SUCCESS BY 6 PROVIDES TRAINING AND MENTORING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE IN CARLISLE AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY. OUTREACH INITIATIVES INCLUDE: SCHOOL READINESS GROUPS, REAL MEN READ, REACH OUT AND READ, AND WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD. OUR GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN CALENDAR IS DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 75 SITES. SUCCESS BY 6 AWARDED 16 CHILDREN AND $80,536 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND HIGH-QUALITY PRE-SCHOOLS. BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS DONATE TO SUCCESS BY 6 AS PART OF THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA AND THROUGH THE PAUL AND PATRICIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SUCCESS BY 6 PAYS ONE-HALF OF THE TOTAL MONTHLY TUITION.Expenses $143,195 · grants $83,517
- THROUGHOUT THE HEATING SEASON (BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1 AND LASTING UNTIL FUNDS ARE DEPLETED), UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROVIDES EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF BEING WITHOUT HEAT. APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN CARLISLE, BOILING SPRINGS, MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS, NEW KINGSTOWN, PLAINFIELD, OR NEWVILLE, AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME CANNOT EXCEED 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY, CASH GRANTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE HEATING COMPANY. $7,103 WAS PROVIDED TO 19 HOUSEHOLDS.grants $7,103
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1552261
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,053,279
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,146,886
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,868,003 | $1,905,731 | $3,053,279 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,979,740 | $1,951,773 | $3,002,372 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,756,380 | $1,783,634 | $2,835,944 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1552261).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY is 23-1552261.
- Is UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KELLY MURRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,521 (MARY CATHRINE MELLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY 2024 - CURRENT)).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,868,003, expenses of $1,905,731 and total assets of $3,053,279 at year end.
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