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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1552261

UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Tax-exempt · CARLISLE, PA 17013

Financials

$2M$2M2023$1.9M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,868,003$1,905,731-$37,728$3,053,279$562,085$2,491,194
June 30, 2024990$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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY CATHRINE MELLENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY 2024 - CURRENT)
Officer
40$69,521$17,007
LUCY ZANDERFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024)
Officer
1$33,075$7,854
BRENDA KAUFMANFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$35,347$3,182
MELISSA KELSOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LAUREL WILLIAMSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LISA THOMASVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELLY MURRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID ZIMMERMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATIE CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSAN DWORSAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOEL FLINCHBAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RODERICK FRAZIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFFERY GAYMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL GOGOJBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TITICHIA JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SALIM MAKHLOUFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB MCAVOYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIEL RIDENOURBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAD SEARERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DOTTIE WARNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CORTNEY WOOLSLAYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LUCY ZANDEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$66,475$16,834
BRENDA KAUFMANFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$35,068$3,508
JEFF BELLPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATIE CLARKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN DWORSAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOEL FLINCHBAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RODERICK FRAZIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF GAYMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TITICHIA JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA KELSOVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAGGIE LIVELSBERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SALIM MAKHLOUFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BOB MCAVOYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLY MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIK OLSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELLEN PETERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL RIDENOURBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAD SEARERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOTTIE WARNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAUREL WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CORTNEY WOOLSLAYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID ZIMMERMANTREASURER
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
Return prepared by
BOYER & RITTER CPAS

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 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
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,053,279
Income (IRS master file)
$2,146,886

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,868,003$1,905,731$3,053,279IRS
990June 2024$1,979,740$1,951,773$3,002,372XML
990June 2023$1,756,380$1,783,634$2,835,944IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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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