United Way of Lewis County

What United Way of Lewis County does

United Way of Lewis County is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 91-0715071) established around 1960 and headquartered at 450 NW Pacific Ave., Chehalis, Washington, serving residents of Lewis County. It functions as a local United Way affiliate with a tripartite focus on education, financial stability, and health, operating both as a direct-service provider and as a convener that distributes funds to a network of 17 partner agencies. Direct programs include Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (mailing free monthly books to over 2,400 children ages birth to five), the Reading Buddy Program (volunteer literacy mentorship now serving schools in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties), the United Learning Center (an education facility grand-opened April 2026), a Bezos Academy tuition-free Montessori-inspired preschool in Centralia, the 2-1-1 resource hotline, the Scholars Haven scholarship initiative, the Women United affinity group, and the Flood Relief Fund activated on December 12, 2025. Strategic initiatives target lifting 30% of county residents out of poverty by 2030 ("30 by 30") and supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in housing, education, and financial stability.

The organization's funding model is built on annual community fundraising campaigns that have consistently targeted $600,000 and historically landed between $600,000 and $615,000. Revenue is diversified across workplace giving (payroll deduction through flagship corporate partners including TransAlta, which has donated over $4 million since 2000, and Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, whose employees have raised more than $425,000 over five years, alongside Boeing Employees Community Fund, The Chehalis Tribe, National Frozen Foods, and Security State Bank), individual donations across online, text-to-give (UNITED4LEWIS to 44-321), Facebook Fundraising, and Apple Pay channels (the last integrated with partner OneEach Technologies), special events (Power of the Purse, Golf Tournament, Dolly Day Lewis County, Pints with Purpose), leadership and planned/legacy giving, and Imagination Library sponsorships ($31 per child per year, $155 for five years). A 2014 funding cycle distributed $419,150 across 17 partner agencies plus internal programs, indicating roughly two-thirds of campaign gross flows outward as community investment. The tech stack is intentionally lean and non-proprietary: CiviCRM powers donation processing, OneEach Technologies built the website and Apple Pay integration, and standard channels handle inbound giving.

United Way of Lewis County is led by Executive Director Angela French (nearly 20 years of United Way network experience including prior Director of Marketing roles at United Ways of the Pacific Northwest and Imagination Library of Washington) and Resource Development Director Chris Judd (in seat since June 2022). The organization operates with 1-10 employees, an Office Administrator position open as of latest reporting, and a locally governed Board of Directors with no parent company or subsidiaries. Leadership transitioned from prior Executive Director Debbie Campbell to French, and recent activity shows a clear strategic emphasis on program expansion (United Learning Center, Bezos Academy, Flood Relief) anchored on a flat-to-modestly-growing core fundraising base.

Name

United Way of Lewis County

Legal name

United Way of Lewis County

Website

https://lewiscountyuw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Lewis County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Chehalis, Washington that funds 17 partner agencies and runs direct programs in early childhood literacy, preschool, family financial stability, education, and disaster relief for Lewis County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Human Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Community fundraising services
• Nonprofit human services
• Early childhood literacy
• Emergency disaster relief
• Workplace giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chehalis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Fundraising Campaign: Primary annual fundraising campaign targeting community donors and businesses. Campaign goals have been $600,000 with actual results ranging from $600,000 to $615,000. Funded programs focus on early literacy, youth success, financial stability, and support services.
2. Workplace Giving: Payroll deduction programs through local employers allowing employees to make regular charitable donations throughout the year. Major corporate partners include TransAlta, Lucky Eagle Casino, Boeing Employees Community Fund.
3. Individual Donations: Direct online donations, text-to-give, and Facebook fundraising. One-time and recurring donation options available.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Power of the Purse (women's philanthropy event), Golf Tournament, Dolly Day Lewis County, and Pints with Purpose. These events generate revenue while building community engagement.
5. Grant Funding: Funding allocated to partner agencies and programs addressing community needs. Grants distributed through a volunteer-driven Community Investment process.
6. Imagination Library Sponsorships: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program funded through sponsorships. $31 sponsors one child for one year; $155 for five years. Funded by Dolly Parton, local community partners, and individual sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Way of Lewis County is a community-based nonprofit organization that raises charitable funds through annual campaigns, workplace giving, individual donations, special events, and grants to support education, financial stability, and health initiatives in Lewis County, Washington. It directly operates programs such as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the Reading Buddy Program, United Learning Center, Bezos Academy preschool, the 2-1-1 resource hotline, and the Flood Relief Fund, while also distributing funds to a network of 17 partner agencies addressing food, shelter, and basic needs.

Product overview

United Way of Lewis County operates as a community-based nonprofit organization rather than a technology company. Its primary offerings include community service programs focused on education, financial stability, and health outcomes. The core product portfolio centers on early childhood literacy programs (Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Reading Buddy Program), education facilities (United Learning Center, Bezos Academy preschool), emergency disaster relief (Flood Relief Fund), and community resource coordination (2-1-1 hotline). Fundraising mechanisms include workplace giving, leadership giving, planned giving, and special events. Strategic initiatives target poverty reduction (30 by 30) and support for ALICE households. An affinity group (Women United) engages women in philanthropy. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Free monthly books for kids birth to five years old in Lewis County, operated locally by United Way of Lewis County in partnership with the Lewis County Rotary Foundation.
• United Learning Center
• Scholars Haven
• Women United
• 2-1-1

Products and services

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,400 children receiving free books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lewis County Rotary FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County. Joint partnership to provide free books to children birth to five years old. Both organizations contribute funding and support for the program.
• OneEach TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloper partner that helped United Way of Lewis County implement Apple Pay for donations on their secure website. Provided digital tools and payment integration technology.
• Wagner OrthominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• PAC MobileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• SPI (Summit Practice Insurance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• WeyerhaeuserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• TG ArtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• Soroptimist International of ChehalisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• Immanuel (presumably Immanuel Lutheran Church or similar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• Shakespeare & Co. (local bookstore)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• Altrusa International District TwelveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization supporter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Lewis County.
• 17 Partner AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of local nonprofit agencies receiving United Way funding to provide health and human services including food banks, shelters, domestic violence services, and youth programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/unitedwaylc
• Facebookfacebook.com/lewiscountyuw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-lewis-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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