Nonprofit · EIN 93-0582124
UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $26,986,979 | $29,431,595 | -$2,444,616 | $43,124,140 | $4,862,125 | $38,262,015 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $25,287,950 | $25,358,959 | -$71,009 | $41,738,713 | $3,665,164 | $38,073,549 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,838,811 | $15,727,353 | -$888,542 | $38,688,784 | $3,910,971 | $34,777,813 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,859,979
- of which government grants
- $21,777,304
- Program service revenue
- $9,572
- Investment income
- $1,113,860
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,045
- Other revenue
- $3,568
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,783,938
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,034,521
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,802,161
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,057,982
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $119,545
- Travel
- $234,323
- Depreciation
- $171,595
- Program services (functional)
- $25,260,300
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,317,165
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,854,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,738,713
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,124,140
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,862,125
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,262,015
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,689,264
- Publicly traded securities
- $30,932,370
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $32,749,802
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,512,213
- Gross receipts
- $27,723,934
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 4,703
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly O'Lague | President/CEO Officer | 50 | $301,269 | $20,028 |
| Kori Dye-Gregg | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 50 | $205,443 | $23,956 |
| Dahnesh Medora | Chief Impact Officer Officer | 50 | $185,795 | $21,229 |
| Aaron McKay | Sr Director IT Officer | 50 | $150,186 | $25,721 |
| Elizabeth Thornton | Controller Highest-paid employee | 50 | $122,964 | $22,595 |
| Begona Rodriguez-Liern | Early Learning Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $123,601 | $14,636 |
| Michelle House | Director Gift Processing Highest-paid employee | 50 | $111,346 | $23,519 |
| Linda King | Sr Director Housing Stability Highest-paid employee | 50 | $117,806 | $14,404 |
| Diana Fischetti | Regional Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $121,285 | $10,643 |
| Mark Tucker | Chief Strategy Officer Officer | 50 | $40,020 | $1,650 |
| Mihir Patel | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlee Irwin | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Isaac Cardona | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Dang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tichelle Sorensen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kay Sosa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Wells | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yves Labisierre PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Staci B Martin EdD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mari F McBurney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jose Luis Nava | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Stearns MBA MA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly O'Lague | CEO Officer | 50 | $290,261 | $9,253 |
| Kori Dye-Gregg | COO Officer | 50 | $182,278 | $14,613 |
| Dahnesh Medora | Chief Impact Officer Officer | 50 | $164,039 | $23,242 |
| Adrian McCarthy | VP - Marketing & Communication Officer | 50 | $134,867 | $13,649 |
| Aaron McKay | Director - IT Officer | 50 | $123,073 | $17,115 |
| Frances Sallah | Early Learning Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $113,939 | $21,853 |
| Margaret Day | Early Learning Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $125,039 | $7,591 |
| David Rogers | Former Chief Development Officer Officer | 50 | $128,674 | $1,157 |
| Begona Rodriguez-Liern | Early Learning Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $114,432 | $7,554 |
| Linda King | Director of Housing Stability Highest-paid employee | 50 | $108,369 | $8,203 |
| Nicole LaRose | Director - Corporate Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 50 | $103,108 | $7,474 |
| Isaac Cardona | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mihir Patel | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Spaulding | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pradeep Tempalli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Dang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlee Irwin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tichelle Sorensen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yves Labissiere PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Staci B Martin EdD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mari F McBurney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Luis Nava | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Kay Sosa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Stearns MBA MA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Wells | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Adams | Former President / CEO Officer | 50 | $215,817 | $12,310 |
| David Rogers | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $165,450 | $16,866 |
| Kori Dye-Gregg | COO Officer | 50 | $133,193 | $18,671 |
| Dahnesh Medora | Chief Impact Officer Officer | 50 | $136,218 | $13,199 |
| Adrian McCarthy | VP - Marketing & Communication Highest-paid employee | 50 | $123,424 | $14,926 |
| Aaron McKay | Director - IT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $110,502 | $19,235 |
| Margaret Day | Early Learning Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $111,950 | $13,390 |
| Richard Doughty | Sr. FP&A Highest-paid employee | 50 | $105,117 | $9,255 |
| Begona Rodrigues-Liern | Early Learning Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $107,475 | $4,898 |
| Kelly O'Lague | President / CEO Officer | 50 | $63,480 | $1,564 |
| Isaac Cardona | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Edwards | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ewert | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Geshel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mihir Patel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Purvis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Spaulding | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pradeep Tempalli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Wymbs | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlene Zidell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Dang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlee Irwin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tichelle Sorensen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Layla Zare | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 619 SW 11TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97205-2625
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kelly O'Lague, 619 Sw 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 972052646
- Signed the 990
- Kelly O'Lague, President/CEO
- Phone
- (503) 226-9321
- Website
- www.unitedway-pdx.org
- Return prepared by
- Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Mission
At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW), we envision an Oregon and Southwest Washington where every child and family - regardless of geography, race, or family incomehas a stable foundation and access to the resources and support necessary to thrive.Grounded in the needs and lived experiences of people in our region, we believe that early and consistent support for families reduces childhood trauma, improves educational outcomes, increases economic mobility, and strengthens communities. In response to growing datasets that highlight the challenges ALICE households face (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), our work is increasingly focused on supporting individuals and families who earn above the federal poverty line yet still struggle to afford life's basic necessities.
Program accomplishments
- Housing StabilityAs rising costs of living, housing insecurity, and fragmented support systems place undue pressure on families across our region, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) works to prevent homelessness and promote long-term housing stability.In the past year, UWCW strengthened our efforts through Eviction Legal Defense, Health-Related Social Needs, and the Resilient Families Fund, helping more than 6,700 households avoid displacement and/or remain securely housed. (See continuation on Schedule O). Eviction Legal Defense: Since 2023, this program has helped more than 4,000 households (~10,000 individuals), providing critical legal support to renters facing housing instability. In the last year alone, the program provided $1.8M in financial assistance to low-income renters in Portland facing eviction. Additionally, the Eviction Legal Defense program played a crucial role in crafting Oregon HB2001 and new tenant protections. Health-Related Social Needs: Through our regional partnership with CareOregon and 23 service providers, more than 2,500 households have received coordinated rent and utility assistance paired with case management and stabilization services. Resilient Families Fund: UWCW's flexible, low-barrier assistance fund has helped 225 households (representing 535 individuals) stay housed, cover essentials and build long-term stability. Ninety percent of participating households remained stably housed six months after receiving support.Expenses $13,819,051 · grants $13,227,952
- Coalition/ConveningBuilt on longstanding trust and partnership, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) is uniquely positioned to convene local leaders and community members with lived experience around a shared vision for a stronger Oregon and Southwest Washington. These robust partnerships have united leaders and programs across sectors to effectively deploy resources and deliver impact at scale. (See continuation on Schedule O). Youth Opportunity: Convened organizations and supported programs that connected more than 12,000 children to early learning resources and services, placed 1,180 young children in high-quality Preschool Promise programs, and helped provide more than 13,000 children with monthly books through a strategic partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Community Resiliency: $302,000 in grants were distributed to 33 disaster resilience organizations statewide through UWCW's Disaster Resilience Learning Network. Over the past two years, UWCW has also expanded its role beyond a direct service facilitator to a strategic funder through initiatives like our Community Grants and the Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) Organizational Health Grant Program. Community Grants: $1.5 million granted to 50+ grassroots organizations prioritizing investment in BIPOC- and immigrant-led organizations. JOHS Organization Health Grant Program: Since 2024, the program has strengthened workforce stability across the homelessness response system by supporting 61 organizations, 88% of which achieved staff retention rates of 60% or higher.Expenses $8,091,599 · grants $4,687,553
- Volunteerism For nearly 30 years, Hands On of Greater Portland (HOP) has connected volunteers to meaningful projects that strengthen Portland: mentoring youth, providing care to our most vulnerable, supporting literacy, and protecting the environment. Through the HOP program, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette links volunteers with local service opportunities and helps nonprofit organizations engage volunteers who are ready to make a difference. Hours given to volunteerism: 7,500 Number of volunteers: 4,703 Number of projects: 1,414 Number of non-profit agencies that we served: 85Expenses $364,302 · revenue $13,140
- Community Investment: UWCW awarded 32 grants to local organizations supporting Civic Engagement and Advocacy.Donor Choice - UWCW offers donor the opportunity to designate their gift directly to 501 (3) organizations of their choice. Donations given through United Way provide support to a wide variety of nonprofits and help keep fundraising cost low for these organizations as well as increasing philanthropy within the community.Expenses $2,985,348 · grants $1,868,433
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
- 93-0582124
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,124,140
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,723,934
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $26,986,979 | $29,431,595 | $43,124,140 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $25,287,950 | $25,358,959 | $41,738,713 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,838,811 | $15,727,353 | $38,688,784 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,216,654 | $15,063,891 | $37,900,645 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 93-0582124).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE is 93-0582124.
- Is UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE 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 THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE 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 THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE 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 THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kelly O'Lague.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $301,269 (Kelly O'Lague, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA- WILLAMETTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,986,979, expenses of $29,431,595 and total assets of $43,124,140 at year end.
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