2026-05-22T17:25:06-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 910650669 UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY UNIT 2532724263 1501 Pacific Avenue 4th Floor Tacoma WA 98402 Dona Ponepinto President and CEO 2532724263 2026-05-22 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dona Ponepinto 1501 Pacific Avenue 4th Floor Tacoma WA 98402 8297079 0 X www.uwpc.org X 1921 WA We unite the community to end poverty one household at a time. We provide programs that strengthen families such as our Centers for Strong Families which increase economic self-sufficiency by providing finance, jobs and income support coaches. 25 23 41 891 0 0 6755870 5900667 341742 353500 547241 575203 39800 30535 7684653 6859905 3367394 2889286 0 0 3028194 3323697 0 0 944778 1747923 1598392 8143511 7811375 -458858 -951470 17749545 17466785 725815 372036 17023730 17094749 We mobilize and unite the caring power of Pierce County to tackle our community's toughest challenges to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways. Our bold goal is to lift 15,000 households out of poverty in Pierce County by 2028. 0 0 2159178 0 0 Community Impact Program: In 2017 we made a bold goal to lift 15,000 household out of poverty by 2028. This takes a community wide effort of forming collaborations, agreeing on key measurements and tracking indicators with nonprofits, government, educators and businesses. 14,802 families have moved toward self-sufficency since we set this bold goal. Highlights in this area: Through grants from various collaborative partners, we offered Individual Development Accounts (IDA) which is a matched savings program where a participant builds assets for reliable transportation, education, debt reduction, start a business or steps towards home ownership. 184 individuals participated. The IDA program resulted in $1,318,908 of assets built. (source annual report). Our second cash assistance program served 190 families who received $500 a month for 12 months. Participants gained access to financial coaching, budgeting tools and workforce training. The impact goes beyond the numbers. Participants shared how the extra money allowed them to return to school, start a small business and spend more with their children. These are not just short-term gains-they are life-changing shifts that strengthen families and the broader community. 1586666 1586666 0 Community impact grants of $680,000 were distributed to various nonprofit agencies providing programs that help reduce poverty in Pierce County Washington. Grants are reviewed by staff and volunteers before being submitted to the United Way Board for approval. Capacity grants of $502,750 were given to 6 community partners providing finance and job coaches for our Centers for Strong Families (CSF) model. Individuals improve their financial condition, get better jobs and access to benefits. 1,000 individuals were served via CSF. 152 increased their income, 164 increased their net worth and 151 improved their credit score. The organization also distributed other grants of $361,066 that were donor designated to poverty reduction activities and $42,850 of board designated funds for emerging community needs. 1103400 0 0 211 is a free and confidential service that connects people with critical resources helping to stabilize individuals in Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties. 211 became part of a statewide system in October of 2025. As a result of that we formed Access Pierce serving Pierce County where navigators who are experts in the areas of transportation, behavioral health, basic food, housing and early learning assist individuals to fill needs. 3,365 calls were answered in the last quarter of 2025. An example of an individual being helped by this program: A pregnant 18-year-old student faced a housing crisis and United Way staff responded immediately securing emergency shelter and guiding her through the process of qualifying for a low-income apartment. This resulted in stable housing for both mother and child. 540262 0 0 Betye Martin Baker Human Service Center: Since 1995 our mission has been to offer other nonprofits significantly below market rent so they can put more money back into their missions. The service center is funded from tenant rents and capital campaign grants for major projects. Our aim is to have tenant rents 30% below market with the daycare at 70%. Reduced rents saved tenants approximately $343,327. Major upgrades in 2025 included the modernization of two elevators and adding disability access to the three entrances. 489754 0 0 Donor Voice Program provides donors the opportunity to designate their gift to other charities. All charities are verified as to their nonprofit status and compliance with the Patriot Act. 162852 0 0 Gifts in Kind: This program receives donations from companies and individuals and then gives those products out to other nonprofits to give to their low-income clients. United Way does not charge for this program. Examples of products received and distributed include diapers, gloves, paper products, small household appliances new and lightly used clothing and bedding. From time-to-time local entertainment venues donate tickets. Of the total program costs of $208,162, $117,578 were goods distributed to the community with the remaining $45,274 spent to run the program. 175154 0 0 Volunteer Engagement: United Way connects volunteers with other nonprofits. It also utilized volunteers in our own activities such as our MLK Day of Service, United Way Day of Action and our Summer reading and food program. We engaged 709 volunteers in 2,014 hours of service, including corporate teams that participated in MLK Month of Service, various Hygiene Kit projects and Summer of Action Snack Pack activities. 70707 0 0 United Way Worldwide Dues Program Support: Provides for educational opportunities, strategic direction, advocacy support and the concept of local community impact to assist our various program activities. 1438729 0 0 6287973 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WA X X Peter Grignon 2535977486 1501 Pacific Avenue 4th Floor Tacoma WA 98402 Dona Ponepinto President and Chief Executive Officer 50 0 X 216256 0 26628 Annie Frisbie Chief Development Officer 50 0 X 129374 0 17534 Peter J Grignon Sr VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer 50 0 X 113064 0 22724 Jackie Flowers Vice Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 AJ Gordon Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mike Griffus Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Stuart Grover Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Sebrena Chambers Past Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Beth Johnson Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Tanisha Jumper Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 Shasta Kelley Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Andy Larson Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Nathe Lawver Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Georgia Lomax Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Joe Martinez Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Renee McClain Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Holmes Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mark Pinto Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Faaluaina Pritchard Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Archi Sharma Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Grant Twyman Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Eli Taylor Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Tina Vasen Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Eileen Walker Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 James Walton Director - Emeritus Non Voting 0.05 0 X 0 0 0 Amanda Westbrooke Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Kent Roberts Director - Emeritus Non Voting 0.05 0 X 0 0 0 Anthony Stancil Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Justice Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Mincheff Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Yelda Bryant Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Pamela Chandran Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 458694 0 66886 3 0 1 0 1305 0 0 0 2260679 3638683 136577 5900667 Betye Martin Baker Human Service Center 531120 353500 353500 0 0 0 0 0 0 353500 553802 553802 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1458575 0 1399540 37634 59035 -37634 21401 21401 0 0 0 Donor Designation Cost Recovery Fee 900099 30535 30535 0 0 0 0 0 0 30535 6859905 959238 0 0 2193998 2193998 695288 695288 0 0 0 0 634911 267791 210614 156506 0 0 0 0 2081766 1430811 149679 501276 78507 52403 4972 21132 342571 255606 26531 60434 185942 121123 21014 43805 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39383 0 39383 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 203505 149665 49579 4261 11319 0 0 11319 228825 198172 11301 19352 189607 144853 17239 27515 0 0 0 0 371307 369918 368 1021 34386 21473 8430 4483 0 0 0 0 146008 104202 10496 31310 0 0 0 0 88963 70707 6934 11322 182709 179791 1108 1810 23943 15414 2690 5839 Printing and Publications 54308 12957 2716 38635 Dues to professional organizations 11375 3760 2857 4758 Miscellaneous 12754 41 12713 0 0 0 0 0 7811375 6287973 578624 944778 0 3846784 3022496 1321827 753563 228433 217485 7573108 5304728 2104632 2268380 10164869 11121861 0 0 0 83000 83000 17749545 17466785 255719 188464 470096 183572 0 0 0 0 0 0 725815 372036 X 14231531 14946772 2792199 2147977 17023730 17094749 17749545 17466785 -951470 1022489 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6944687 6220987 6432609 6755870 5900666 32254819 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6944687 6220987 6432609 6755870 5900666 32254819 2260344 29994475 720454 517892 675213 888983 928703 3731245 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35986064 32254819 0.83350 0.83571 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 4000 4000 7807375 7811375 540569 135142 0 0 459673 470028 557176 540569 2027446 3041169 7000 4000 4000 4000 19000 113267 119062 114918 135142 482389 723584 0 0 0 0 0 0 83000 0 83000 X 0 9183098 35705 1557037 0 296380 0 10479460 8288011 56318 1090769 0 252000 0 9183098 6023922 1518045 968044 0 222000 0 8288011 6437435 742815 -934328 0 222000 0 6023922 5615315 206071 816049 0 200000 0 6437435 0.9518 0.0098 0.0384 0 0 0 618300 618300 0 6527356 4907992 1619364 0 0 0 0 0 427452 396736 30716 0 0 0 0 2268380 7405598 1022489 12958 0 0 1035447 6370151 0 489754 489754 6859905 7334579 12958 0 0 0 12958 7321621 0 489754 489754 7811375 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The organization received donated glass from Dale Chihuly from 1999 to 2002. The intent is to hold the seven glass art displays until an opportune time to sell with the proceeds going to our mission. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The endowment provides income to sustain the organizations programs and operations. The organization has a spending policy which supports this strategy. The money helps to fill gaps in valuable community programs that the community relies on Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Donor designated gifts to nonprofits that are raised by the organization where we expend the effort and costs. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Donor designated gifts to nonprofits that are raised by the organization where we expend the effort and costs. 1 AWLD Foundation 2136 MLK Jr Way Tacoma WA 98405 853839998 501c3 7000 Program Support Asia Pacific Cultural Center 3513 East Portland Ave Tacoma WA 98404 911854410 501c3 10000 Program Support Associated Ministries of Tacoma 901 S 13th St Tacoma WA 98405 910847534 501c3 48000 Program Support CARES Of Washington 1833 N 105th St Suite 202 Seattle WA 98133 134237286 501c3 20000 Program Support CJK Community Homes 2367 Tacoma Ave S No 215 Tacoma WA 98402 850591204 501c3 50000 Program Support Children's Emergency Fund 17404 Meridian E Ste F PMB 223 Puyallup WA 98375 911182856 501c3 8448 Designations Children's International Health Relief 4036 South Pine St Tacoma WA 98409 912095762 501c3 9000 Program Support Eatonville Family Agency 305 W Center St PO Box 1764 Eatonville WA 98328 911059530 501c3 10000 Program Support Emergency Food Network 3318 92nd Street South Lakewood WA 98499 913131776 501c3 20000 Program Support Food Backpacks 4 Kids PO Box 173 Gig Harbor WA 98335 800600633 501c3 20000 Program Support GoodRoots NW PO Box 7521 Bonney Lake WA 98391 270270499 501c3 20000 Program Support Goodwill of the Olympic and Rainier Region 714 S 27th St Tacoma WA 98409 910573106 501c3 76000 Capacity Grant Centers for Strong Families Greenhouse Foundation 2516 S Ash St Tacoma WA 98405 883887852 501c3 9000 Program Support Habitat for Humanity 4824 South Tacoma Way Tacoma WA 98419 061764737 501c3 5896 Designations Heartfulness Institute 2200 Goldenrod Lane San Ramon CA 94582 811750608 501c3 9500 Designations Help A Student Fund PO Box 1357 Tacoma WA 98401 911007459 501c3 36070 Designations Inner City Action Network 3422 86th St South No 28 Lakewood WA 98499 853923498 501c3 10000 Program Support Korean Women's Association 3625 Perkins Lane SW Lakewood WA 98499 911066806 501c3 10000 Program Support L'Arche Tahoma Hope 12302 Vickery Ave E Tacoma WA 98446 911206208 501c3 5102 Designations LASA PO Box 98619 Lakewood WA 98496 911470619 501c3 25000 Program Support Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children 130 - 131st Street South Tacoma WA 98444 910615378 501c3 15000 Program Support Making A Difference Foundation 4218 S Steele St Suite 215 Tacoma WA 98409 542092148 501c3 45000 Program Support Mi Centro 1208 S 10th St Tacoma WA 98405 911488193 501c3 30000 Program Support Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center 2021 S 19th Street Tacoma WA 98405 352266626 501c3 100000 Program Support New Phoebe House Association PO Box 5245 Tacoma WA 98415 331023012 501c3 50000 Program Support Nourish Pierce County 1702 South 72nd ST Ste E Tacoma WA 98408 911198391 501c3 10000 Program Support Salvation Army - Tacoma Corps 1501 6th Ave PO Box 1254 Tacoma WA 98401 911192064 501c3 10000 Program Support Sound Outreach 1106 Martin Luther King JR Way Tacoma WA 98415 911741624 501c3 22600 Program Support St Leo's Food Connection 1323 S Yakima Ave Tacoma WA 98405 611709455 501c3 20000 Program Support St Vincent DePaul Society 4009 S 56th ST Tacoma WA 98409 910580490 501c3 35000 Program Support TRUE VISION 360 AND BEYOND 8040 McKinley Ave Tacoma WA 98404 932090559 501c3 10000 Program Support Tacoma Community College Financial Services 6501 S 19th Tacoma WA 98466 910824677 501c3 20000 Program Support Tacoma Community House 1314 S L St PO Box 5107 Tacoma WA 98415 910570872 501c3 20000 Program Support Tacoma Community House 1314 S L St PO Box 5107 Tacoma WA 98415 910570872 501c3 172000 Capacity Grant Centers for Strong Families Tacoma Housing Authority 902 S L Street Tacoma WA 98405 916000980 501c3 18750 Capacity Grant Centers for Strong Families Tacoma Metro Parks Foundation 4702 S 19th St Tacoma WA 98405 911482669 501c3 6167 Designations Tacoma Urban League 2550 South Yakima Ave Unit A Tacoma WA 98405 910826302 501c3 15000 Program Support United Way of King County 720 2nd Ave Seattle WA 98104 910565555 501c3 5812 Designations YWCA Pierce County 405 Broadway Tacoma WA 98402 910565026 501c3 27000 Program Support 39 0 Matched savings programs that helped individuals save for a car, debt remediation, education, home repairs and start a small business 184 695288 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grant requests from nonprofits are reviewed by volunteers and staff to see how they support the organizations mission of reducing poverty. Grants are recommended to the board for approval. Agencies receiving grants or donor designations from individual or corporate gifts are required to show proof of 501 c 3 status and sign a Patriot Act Anti-terrorism statement. Other grants, including capacity grants given to Center for Strong Families locations, are restricted by a donor for that purpose. X 0 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dona Ponepinto President and Chief Executive Officer 200945 0 15311 0 0 0 15553 0 11075 0 242884 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a When the board approves a bonus for the President it is typically paid in the last quarter of the year, so only medicare taxes are grossed up. This bonus is approved by the entire board of directors. Only $311 was grossed up. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b The Board of Directors reviews and approves all CEO compensation, including any gross up payments as part of United Way Worldwide's annual membership certification process. This existing oversight serves the function of a policy. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The President receives the same benefits for health and 403 b match savings that are provided to all United Way Pierce County employees X 115380 Resale Value X 2 20117 Market Value X Event Tickets 40 1080 Fair Market Value 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and then submitted to the Board for review and questions. The President signs and the document is e-filed. A copy is posted on our website. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annually board and staff review the conflict-of-interest policy and ethics policy and sign statements disclosing any conflicts. The Board Chair reviews board statements and monitors throughout the year. The President reviews and monitors staff statements. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Every other year a salary and benefits survey is conducted using data resources on nonprofits as well as United Way Worldwide. The Presidents compensation package is approved by the board including increases in salary or bonuses. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The 990 and annual audit are posted on our website. Conflict of interest and other governing documents are available upon verbal or written request. We filed an extension for this return. We needed to wait for our audit to be completed before we could complete and file the return. This return is not late.