The United Way of Beaver County

What The United Way of Beaver County does

United Way of Beaver County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit fundraising organization founded in 1959 and headquartered in Beaver, Pennsylvania. It operates as a centralized community-giving intermediary for Beaver County, mobilizing individual donors, 60+ workplace campaign partners (including Shell Polymers, Vistra, and Heritage Valley Health System), and corporate sponsors to fund health and human services. Its 2023-2024 Annual Campaign raised $1,082,394 and allocated funding to 71 charities, while the organization has invested over $62.1 million into the Beaver County community since inception. The organization's product surface spans the Annual Campaign, The ALICE Fund (a designated vehicle serving Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households that has raised over $500,000 across two years and awarded $120,000 in mini-grants in 2024), the United Works workforce development program (launched in 2024 with Job Training for Beaver County), 211 resource navigation via partnership with PA 211 (serving roughly 2,000 county residents in 2024), Day of Caring volunteer matching, the Dine United restaurant program, and a SingleCare prescription discount partnership.

The business model is donation-based and segment-diversified across four revenue streams: Annual Campaign fundraising (workplace payroll deduction plus individual gifts, characterized in source data as recurring/subscription-like), The ALICE Fund (designated donations from individuals and corporate matches), event-based fundraising (golf outings, Purse Bingo, Recognition Dinner, Dine United restaurant days), and corporate workplace campaigns. Donor-side pricing is tiered from $5/month recurring to $1,250/quarter, plus one-time gifts ranging $10-$500+. Allocation-side beneficiaries are 17 member agencies providing vision care, cancer/heart health, rehabilitation, youth mentoring, childcare, domestic violence shelter, and other human services; 12 additional nonprofits received ALICE Fund mini-grants in March 2024. Operating strictly within Beaver County, PA, UWBC is governed by a local Board of Directors with no parent company and is led by Executive Director Mary Lou Harju, who was elected to the United Way of Pennsylvania Board in March 2026. Technology infrastructure is limited to a donation portal and event ticketing system (qgiv); the organization carries no proprietary AI, software products, or patents.

Name

The United Way of Beaver County

Legal name

United Way of Beaver County

Website

https://unitedwaybeaver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The United Way of Beaver County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit fundraising organization founded in 1959 that centralizes community giving in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, allocating the 2023-2024 Annual Campaign of $1,082,394 across 71 charities and 17 member agencies, supplemented by The ALICE Fund and the United Works workforce development program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fundraising and Grantmaking Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIAKAE

Income Support & Cash Assistance Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community fundraising services
• Workplace giving campaigns
• Nonprofit grantmaking programs
• Workforce development services
• Community resource navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Monaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through annual fundraising campaign targeting individual donors, workplace giving programs at corporate partners, and community events. The 2023-2024 Campaign raised $1,082,394.
2. The ALICE Fund: Designated fund for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households. Donors can designate gifts to this fund which has raised over $500,000 in two years and provides mini-grants to nonprofits serving ALICE populations.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from events including golf outings, purse bingo, Dine United restaurant partnerships, and recognition dinners. Summer 2024 events raised over $90,000.
4. Corporate Workplace Campaigns: Workplace giving programs through employer partnerships where employees can contribute via payroll deduction. Over 60 workplace campaign partners including major employers like Shell Polymers, Vistra, and Heritage Valley Health System.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The United Way of Beaver County is a centralized nonprofit fundraising organization that raises money through an annual community campaign, workplace giving, special events, and designated funds, then allocates those resources to 17 member agencies and targeted programs serving Beaver County. Its offering centers on the Annual Campaign, the ALICE Fund mini-grant program for working households that cannot afford basics, the United Works workforce development initiative, and 211 resource navigation connecting residents to health and human services.

Product overview

The United Way of Beaver County operates as a centralized non-profit fundraising organization offering a suite of interconnected community programs. The core offerings include the Annual Campaign (raising over $1 million annually to fund 71 member agencies), The ALICE Fund (providing targeted mini-grants to non-profits serving working families who cannot afford basics), and United Works (workforce development in partnership with Job Training for Beaver County). Supporting programs include 211 resource navigation, Day of Caring volunteer events, Dine United restaurant fundraising, SingleCare prescription discounts, and a comprehensive community resources directory covering food, housing, and utility assistance. The organization supports 17 member agencies providing direct services including vision care, rehabilitation, youth mentoring, mental health support, and domestic violence shelter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The ALICE Fund: A fund established to provide mini-grants to agencies supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households
• United Works
• Dine United

Quantifiable outcome

• 71 charities received funding during 2023-2024 Campaign year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Job Training for Beaver County (JTBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on United Works workforce development program helping ALICE households access educational opportunities. JTBC determines eligibility and administers training programs including CCBC programs and building/trades apprenticeships. JTBC receives referrals from UWBC and coordinates with qualifying training institutions.
• PA 211coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide 24/7 resource navigation hotline partnership. PA 211 handles calls from Beaver County residents seeking assistance with food, shelter, utility assistance, and other needs. United Way of Beaver County promotes 211 as first point of contact. In 2024, nearly 2,000 Beaver County residents contacted PA 211.
• Community College of Beaver County (CCBC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in United Works workforce development program. ALICE households can receive training through eligible CCBC programs funded by United Works grants.
• 160 Driving AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner in United Works program providing CDL (Commercial Driver's License) training. Program participant Decoda completed CDL-A training through this academy and landed full-time job at $26/hour with benefits.
• Texas Roadhouse (Monaca)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner in Dine United program. Donates 10% of total food purchases when customers present fundraiser flyer at the Beaver County location. Multiple event dates scheduled in 2026.
• The Fez (Aliquippa)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting annual Kick-Off Breakfast to launch campaign season. Located in Aliquippa, PA.
• Seven Oaks Country ClubsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting annual Recognition Dinner. Located in Beaver, PA.
• Monaca TurnerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting annual Purse Bingo event. Located in Monaca, PA.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania: A regional United Way affiliate serving Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette, and Armstrong counties. Closest comparable peer in terms of United Way chapter model, member agency funding, and corporate workplace giving — operates at larger scale in adjacent geography.
• United Way of Lawrence County: Single-county United Way chapter in adjacent Lawrence County, PA. Same scale, same model, same corporate/industrial donor profile — directly comparable for benchmarking fundraising performance.
• United Way of Washington County: Single-county Pennsylvania United Way chapter serving a similar Southwestern PA geography with member-agency grantmaking. Directly comparable operational model and donor base.
• United Way of Westmoreland County: A single-county Pennsylvania United Way chapter with similar member-agency grantmaking model and workplace giving focus. Closest size-and-scope comparable to UWBC among PA affiliates.
• United Way of Butler County: Adjacent Pennsylvania single-county United Way chapter serving a comparable rural-suburban county. Directly comparable in scale, member agency structure, and corporate fundraising model.
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey: A larger multi-county United Way affiliate that demonstrates the scaled version of the same member-agency grantmaking and workplace giving model. Useful as an aspirational comparable for growth trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: The national umbrella organization governing all local United Way chapters. Provides the brand, framework (ALICE), and membership certification that UWBC operates under.
• United Way of Pennsylvania: The statewide association of Pennsylvania United Ways. Comparable as the umbrella body governing UWBC's certification, PA 211 strategy, and ALICE Fund framework. UWBC's Executive Director recently joined its board.
• The Pittsburgh Foundation: A regional community foundation in Western Pennsylvania that competes for some of the same corporate and individual donor dollars. Comparable in community grantmaking function, though structured as a foundation rather than a United Way chapter.
• Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania: Regional community foundation serving the broader Western PA area. Comparable as an alternative donor vehicle for community philanthropy in the same geography as UWBC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/way_beaver
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitedwaybeaver

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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