United Way Suncoast

What United Way Suncoast does

United Way Suncoast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1924 in Tampa, Florida, operating across five counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto) with a workforce of 101-250 employees. It mobilizes community resources around three impact pillars: Educational Opportunity (kindergarten readiness, third-grade reading proficiency, summer learning programs), Financial Security (free VITA tax preparation, financial coaching, Bank On Suncoast, CNA workforce training), and Community Resiliency (disaster recovery funding, nonprofit capacity building, the annual ALICE Report on household financial hardship). The organization distributes more than $13 million annually in impact investments to a network of 400+ nonprofit partner organizations and serves over 500,000 service requests per year, including 148,000 individuals through post-hurricane disaster recovery efforts.

Its core technology asset is the Go United digital engagement platform, launched in November 2025, which enables donors and volunteers to track contributions, volunteer hours, and view impact metrics. The organization also operates physical neighborhood resource centers in Sulphur Springs (Tampa) and North Greenwood (Clearwater), a 24/7 211 helpline with support in over 180 languages, and free VITA tax sites across the five-county region.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic and grant channels: individual donations (including the Suncoast Sustainer monthly program and planned giving), corporate workplace giving campaigns with payroll deduction (with anchor partners such as PAR Inc. achieving 100% employee participation and Tampa International Airport raising over $210,998 in 2026), event sponsorships and cause marketing, and government grants supporting programs such as VITA and disaster resilience. All services to community members are provided free of charge.

Name

United Way Suncoast

Legal name

United Way Suncoast

Website

https://unitedwaysuncoast.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Way Suncoast is a 100-year-old Tampa-based nonprofit that mobilizes resources across five Florida counties to advance educational opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency through programs, a network of 400+ nonprofit partners, and a digital engagement platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community fundraising services
• Nonprofit program management
• Workforce development training
• Free tax preparation services
• Disaster relief coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individuals through one-time gifts, monthly Suncoast Sustainer program, and legacy/planned giving through wills, trusts, life insurance, IRA/401(k) designations.
2. Corporate Workplace Giving Campaigns: Workplace giving programs where companies run annual campaigns with payroll deduction options, custom online giving platforms, and corporate sponsorships for events and materials.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors underwrite United Way Suncoast events and materials through Community Advocate Sponsor program, cause marketing, and point-of-sale campaigns.
4. Government Grants: Federal, state, and local government funding for specific programs including VITA tax preparation services and disaster resilience initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Way Suncoast is a nonprofit charitable organization that mobilizes community resources across a five-county Florida region (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto) to address Educational Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. It funds and coordinates programs delivered through more than 400 nonprofit partners, including free tax preparation, financial coaching, workforce training, early literacy, disaster recovery, and nonprofit capacity building, while raising money through individual donations, workplace campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

United Way Suncoast operates as a nonprofit charitable organization offering a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Go United digital engagement platform for donors and volunteers, VITA free tax preparation services, CoachingUnited financial literacy training, and a CNA workforce development program. Additional programs span early childhood education (Quality Childcare Initiative, United4Literacy Kits, Summer Care, New Worlds Reading Initiative), financial security (Bank On Suncoast, Financial Coaching), neighborhood resource centers, disaster resilience (Together We Recover Fund), capacity building (ACE Grants, Results Team Program), and the ALICE Report research publication. These programs collectively address Educational Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency across five Florida counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Go United: Online digital engagement platform for donors and volunteers to track contributions, volunteer hours, and see community impact
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
• CoachingUnited
• Together We Recover
• ACE Grants
• CNA Training Program
• Results Team Program
• Spark Success
• United4Literacy

Products and services

• Go United Digital engagement platform for donors and volunteers to track contributions, volunteer hours, view impact metrics, and connect with nonprofit initiatives across the Suncoast region and nationwide United Way network.
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Free tax preparation services through the IRS VITA program for low- and moderate-income households (under $96,000), helping families claim tax refunds, credits, and avoid preparation fees. Delivered in partnership with Goodwill Manasota.
• CoachingUnited Train-the-trainer financial literacy program that helps nonprofit organizations develop or refine their own financial coaching programs through five core workshop topics. Equips partner nonprofits with tools for money management guidance.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Training Program Workforce development initiative providing full scholarships for Certified Nursing Assistant training with classroom/lab instruction, hands-on clinical externship, and wraparound support services in partnership with Dwyer Workforce Development, AdventHealth, and Positive Spin.
• Quality Childcare Initiative Program supporting early learning centers through improved educational environments, teacher training, and family engagement to expand access to quality childcare for working families.
• United4Literacy Kits Literacy initiative providing tools and materials to elevate kindergarten readiness among young children in the Suncoast region.
• Summer Care Summer camp program for children that prevents summer learning loss while providing financial resources to parents, now entering its 21st year of operation.
• New Worlds Reading Initiative Free at-home literacy program for eligible VPK through 5th grade students designed to bolster literacy skills and build reading confidence.
• Bank On Suncoast Financial security initiative providing banking access for unbanked and underbanked community members across the Suncoast region.
• Financial Coaching One-on-one financial coaching services to help families and individuals increase income, build financial assets, and achieve economic mobility.
• 211 Helpline 24/7 community resource hotline connecting individuals and families to local resources including food, housing, utilities, childcare, employment, mental health support, and disaster assistance in over 180 languages.
• Neighborhood Resource Centers Place-based resource centers in Sulphur Springs (Tampa) and North Greenwood (Clearwater) providing job searches, resume building, computer access, notary services, and connections to community programs.
• ACE Grants One-time unrestricted funding grants for organizations making under $2.1 million, designed to unlock barriers to innovation through Access, Capacity, and Equity focus areas.
• Results Team Program Capacity building program providing technical assistance for data collection, grant development, and networking to help nonprofits achieve greater outcomes. 70+ groups participated since 2023.
• Together We Recover Fund Disaster recovery fund providing grants to nonprofit partners for emergency relief and mid-to-long-term recovery efforts following hurricanes and other disasters. Distributed over $1.2 million after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• ALICE Report Annual research publication documenting the economic hardship faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households, providing county-level data on survival budgets and household struggles.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.75 returned to community for every $1 invested
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goodwill ManasotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025Partnership with Goodwill Manasota to offer free tax preparation services through IRS VITA program to low- and moderate-income households in Sarasota/Bradenton region. The program helped bring back $11.7 million in refunds, tax credits, and preparation fee savings in 2025 with 9,669 returns prepared and filed.
• Dwyer Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CNA training program providing comprehensive wraparound support including job placement assistance, personalized case management, and continued access to free healthcare job training. First full graduating class celebrated in 2025.
• AdventHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner for CNA program providing clinical externship opportunities and employing program graduates. Also partners on phlebotomy apprenticeship program.
• Positive SpincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site case management organization providing family-centered case management for CNA scholarship recipients throughout coursework, addressing academic and non-academic barriers to success.
• Feeding Tampa BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for distribution of 6,000 disaster preparedness kits containing vital supplies during hurricane season.
• All Faiths Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for distribution of disaster preparedness kits and ongoing food security initiatives in the region.
• Moffitt Cancer CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer hiring CNA program graduates for positions such as Oncology Technician.
• Hillsborough County School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for CNA program providing educational opportunities and support for workforce development initiatives.
• Pinellas County School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Greenwood Resource Center partner providing educational opportunities through Credit Recovery and Dual Enrollment programs.
• St. Petersburg CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Greenwood Resource Center partner providing college courses and college experience for teens through Dual Enrollment.
• Clearwater Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Greenwood Resource Center partner providing facility usage, recruitment, mentorship, program implementation and funding.
• Feeding AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Greenwood Resource Center partner providing weekly food distribution items for families.
• AMI KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Greenwood Resource Center partner providing training programs for 16-24-year-olds.
• Boley CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Greenwood Resource Center partner providing training programs for 14-18-year-olds.
• United Way WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational United Way affiliation providing disaster resilience grants, policy advocacy, and connection to statewide United Way network including 28 affiliates in Florida.
• Habitat For HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in disaster preparedness training and workshops to ensure communities are better prepared for emergencies.
• Pruitt HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner hiring CNA program graduates for patient care positions.
• Granny NanniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner providing employment opportunities for CNA program graduates.
• Dreamers AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnidos Ganamos Hispanic outreach initiative partner providing services to Spanish-speaking community.
• United Food Bank of Plant CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnidos Ganamos partner addressing food insecurity in Hispanic community.
• Hispanic Services CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnidos Ganamos partner providing services to Hispanic community members.
• Enterprising LatinasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnidos Ganamos partner supporting Hispanic women entrepreneurs and economic development.
• VISTRA CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in disaster recovery support extending assistance to small businesses following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• Adcock Financial GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in disaster recovery support providing nearly $70,000 to 19 small businesses including early learning centers.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedwaysuncoast
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments2 records

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