United Way of Trumbull County

What United Way of Trumbull County does

United Way of Trumbull County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 and headquartered in Warren, Ohio, that mobilizes community resources to address education, financial stability, and health challenges for children and families across Trumbull County. The organization operates through a three-pillar framework — Learn Well (education), Earn Well (financial stability), and Stay Well (health and basic needs) — delivered via five core programs: United 4 Kids (early literacy and childhood development from birth to age 8), Ohio Governor's Imagination Library (free monthly books for children to age 5), Women United (diabetes prevention and insulin assistance), United Way Works (emergency financial assistance through the Pay it Forward program), and the 2-1-1 helpline (24/7 resource referral). Programming is executed through a funded partner network of 29 agencies supporting 20+ programs.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based, drawing on individual giving, corporate workplace campaigns, event registrations (annual meeting at $60 per person, golf outing at $125 per person), and partner allocations. Over 98% of donations remain local and 80 cents of every dollar is directed to programming, with an 18.96% overhead rate. The organization is privately governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is a dues-paying affiliate of United Way Worldwide, which operates in 1,800 communities. Fundraising and outreach leverage a givesmart.com donation portal, social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), email newsletters, downloadable campaign toolkits, and a youth spokesperson video asset.

Headcount is 1-10 employees under President and CEO Christine Cope, with a Director of Operations and Administration and a Marketing Manager on staff. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no public API, and no software products; its core "products" are community programs rather than technology offerings. Strategic focus has been on deepening local partnerships (notably with 717 Credit Union, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, City of Warren, Ultium Cells, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library) and expanding event-driven fundraising rather than on technology build-out.

Name

United Way of Trumbull County

Legal name

United Way of Trumbull County

Website

https://unitedwaytrumbull.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Trumbull County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1923 that mobilizes donations and a 29-agency partner network to deliver education, financial stability, and health programs for children and families across Trumbull County, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Early childhood literacy
• Emergency financial assistance
• Human services programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Personal donations from community members, often through payroll deduction workplace campaigns or direct online giving. Over 98% of donations remain local.
2. Corporate Workplace Campaigns: Partnerships with local businesses to run workplace fundraising campaigns, with campaign toolkits and materials provided to facilitate employee giving.
3. Event Revenue: Registration fees and sponsorships from fundraising events including annual meetings ($60/person, $480/table) and golf outings ($125/person, $500/foursome).
4. Partner Agency Funding Allocation: Raises funds to allocate to 29 partner agencies that provide programs in Learn Well (Education), Earn Well (Financial Stability), and Stay Well (Health and Basic Needs) focus areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Way of Trumbull County raises and allocates charitable donations to fund community programs addressing education (Learn Well), financial stability (Earn Well), and health and basic needs (Stay Well) for residents of Trumbull County, Ohio. The organization runs direct programs including United 4 Kids (early literacy, birth to age 8), the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library (free monthly books for children birth to age 5), Women United (women's health and insulin affordability), and United Way Works (Pay it Forward emergency financial assistance), and operates a 24/7 2-1-1 helpline that connects residents with community resources. Funds are also distributed across a network of 29 partner agencies delivering 20+ programs countywide.

Product overview

United Way of Trumbull County offers a suite of community service programs organized around three focus areas: Learn Well (education), Earn Well (financial stability), and Stay Well (health and basic needs). The core programs include United 4 Kids (early literacy and childhood development), the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library (free monthly books for children birth to age 5), Women United (women's health initiatives), and United Way Works (financial assistance). The organization also operates a 2-1-1 helpline for resource referrals and partners with 29+ funded agencies to deliver services countywide. This is not a software product but a portfolio of community impact programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• United "4" Kids: A program committed to supporting kids so they may thrive and reach their full potential, including Ready Set Go initiative, Kindergarten Readiness, School Pantries & Supplies, and Born Learning Trail.
• Imagination Library
• Women United
• United Way Works

Products and services

• United 4 Kids An early literacy and childhood development initiative serving children from birth to age 8 in Trumbull County. Programming includes Ready Set Go, Kindergarten Readiness, School Pantries and Supplies, and the Born Learning Trail. The program has graduated over 5,000 children and currently serves nearly 6,000 pre-kindergarten children.
• Ohio Governor's Imagination Library A free book gifting program that mails age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth until age five, supporting early literacy development. Operated locally with funding from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the State of Ohio, and local donations ($31 per child per year covers local costs).
• Women United An affinity group mobilizing women to advance community well-being, with a programmatic focus on diabetes prevention and management. Provides insulin cost assistance for Trumbull County residents who are temporarily uninsured or underinsured, addressing a diabetes epidemic affecting more than 22,000 community members.
• United Way Works A Pay it Forward program providing emergency financial assistance through referrals from employers, community advocates, or case workers. Helps Trumbull County residents facing financial hardship access short-term aid for basic needs.
• 2-1-1 Community Helpline A 24/7 telephone helpline connecting Trumbull County residents with community resources including crisis intervention, food assistance, shelter, health services, and utility aid. Operated through the Help Network of Northeast Ohio and accessible by dialing 2-1-1, texting "Help Network" to 898211, or calling 330-393-1565.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 98% of donations remain in Trumbull County
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 717 Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership with 717 Credit Union to support United Way's early literacy program serving nearly 6,000 pre-kindergarten children. The program is part of United 4 Kids initiative and has graduated over 5,000 children. Full partnership details to be revealed during a reading event at McGuffey PK-8 School in Warren on March 31.
• Warren-Trumbull County Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring a StoryWalk to Perkins Park. StoryWalk is an outdoor family activity combining movement with reading. Part of Born Learning Trail initiative featuring 10 interactive signs offering fun, active learning activities.
• City of WarrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Warren to bring StoryWalk to Perkins Park. StoryWalk is an excellent outdoor family activity combining movement with reading.
• Ultium CellsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltium Cells hosts the 2026 Golf Outing fundraising event on June 30 at Kensington Golf Club. Event raises critical funds supporting local programs for children, families, and individuals in need.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDolly Parton founded the Imagination Library, now supported by Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine. Program provides free age-appropriate books mailed monthly to children until age 5.
• Ohio Governor's Imagination LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Governor's Imagination Library program available to Trumbull County residents. Children receive FREE age-appropriate books mailed directly to their home each month until their fifth birthday. State of Ohio covers program costs beyond local support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/unitedwaytrumbull
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-trumbull-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedway_trumbull

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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