United Way of Frederick County

Name

United Way of Frederick County

Legal name

United Way of Frederick County

Website

https://unitedwayfrederick.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Financial stability programs
• Nonprofit human services
• Transportation assistance
• Volunteer community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

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. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, workplace giving campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and cryptocurrency donations. The organization operates giving communities including Leaders United, Tocqueville Society, Community Impact Leadership Partners, Spires Society (Legacy Giving), and Corporate Triple Crown programs.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events such as Day of Action (ranging from $500 to $10,000), Leadership Breakfast, and other community events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

United Way of Frederick County is a nonprofit charitable organization that mobilizes community resources to support ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in Frederick County, Maryland. Its core offerings include the Prosperity Center integrated service hub, Pathway to Transportation, Pathway to Homeownership, VITA Free Income Tax Preparation, Free Budget Coaching, Free Credit Counseling, the Getting Ahead financial education program, and the Ride United Network (RUN) transportation program. The organization delivers these services directly and through a network of 35+ local partner agencies.

Product overview

United Way of Frederick County operates as a nonprofit organization offering community programs and services rather than a technology product platform. The organization provides a coordinated suite of social impact programs targeting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families, including transportation assistance (Pathway to Transportation, Ride United Network), financial stability services (Pathway to Homeownership, VITA Free Tax Preparation, Free Budget Coaching, Free Credit Counseling, Getting Ahead), community engagement events (Day of Action, Stuff the Bus, Leadership Breakfast), and advocacy initiatives (ALICE Reports, Unity Campaign). These programs work together within the Prosperity Center framework to address financial security, health, and educational needs of the Frederick County community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prosperity Center: A center providing financial stability programs including matched savings, free tax preparation, budget coaching, credit counseling, and the Getting Ahead program.
• Pathway to Transportation
• Pathway to Homeownership
• Ride United Network (RUN)
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
• Getting Ahead

Products and services

• Pathway to Transportation Program helping ALICE families purchase safe and reliable vehicles through partnerships with Second Chances Garage and other vehicle donors, removing transportation barriers to employment, healthcare, and education.
• Pathway to Homeownership Program empowering ALICE families to achieve homeownership, building long-term stability and generational wealth through financial education and guided home purchasing support.
• VITA Free Income Tax Preparation Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing free income tax preparation services to ALICE families, returning more than $1.67 million in tax refunds to local households.
• Free Budget Coaching One-on-one coaching service helping ALICE individuals develop personal budgeting skills and money management strategies to improve financial stability.
• Free Credit Counseling Credit counseling service helping ALICE individuals understand credit reports, improve credit scores, and manage debt.
• Getting Ahead 16-week course empowering ALICE individuals to break the cycle of poverty through financial education, personal assessments, and a supportive community.
• Ride United Network (RUN) Transportation program providing free or discounted rides to ALICE families and veterans for access to employment, education, healthcare, and essential services, delivered through 10+ partner ride providers.
• Prosperity Center Integrated service hub providing coordinated access to Pathway to Transportation, Pathway to Homeownership, VITA Free Tax Prep, Free Budget Coaching, Free Credit Counseling, and Getting Ahead programs.
• Stuff the Bus School supply donation drive providing backpacks and supplies to students in need across Frederick County.
• BRAVO! Awards Recognition program honoring volunteers and community contributors for their service to Frederick County.
• FAFSA Finish Program helping students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access higher education financial aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,269+ free or discounted rides provided through RUN
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Second Chances Garage Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Pathway to Transportation program providing vehicles to ALICE families. The organization accepts donated vehicles and helps ALICE individuals purchase reliable low-cost vehicles.
• 2-1-1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 2-1-1 call center for scheduling rides for veterans, vaccines, testing, and library access through Ride United Network.
• City Youth MatrixsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider engaging community through unique service for youth transportation.
• Empowering Community Leaders Network, Inc. (ECLN)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider serving ALICE individuals and families.
• Partners in Care Frederick CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider offering flexible transportation options for seniors and community services.
• Platoon 22supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider serving veterans and their families.
• Rides for GoodsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider contributing to transportation solutions for ALICE households.
• SOAR, Supporting Older Adults through ResourcessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider offering flexible transportation for seniors.
• SOS Safe RidesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider addressing transportation needs for vulnerable populations.
• Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN Ride Provider addressing transportation for homeless and at-risk students and families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Partnership of Frederick County: A local family services nonprofit offering counseling, parenting education, and case management. Comparable in serving ALICE and at-risk families in Frederick County with overlapping family-support programming.
• United Way of Central Maryland: A regional United Way affiliate serving the greater Baltimore area. Directly comparable as a fellow United Way nonprofit running workplace giving campaigns, ALICE-support programs, and community impact initiatives in another Maryland geography.
• United Way of the National Capital Area: Another Maryland-adjacent United Way affiliate operating workplace giving, ALICE-focused programs, and community partnerships. Highly comparable in mission, funding model, and beneficiary segments.
• Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County: A local affiliate of a national nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership for working families. Directly comparable through its Pathway to Homeownership-adjacent programming for ALICE households in the same county.
• The Community Foundation of Frederick County: A local Frederick County philanthropic organization funding nonprofits and community initiatives. Directly comparable as a county-level charitable intermediary serving overlapping donor and beneficiary populations.
• Catholic Charities of Frederick County: A faith-based social services nonprofit operating in Frederick County. Directly comparable in providing case management, financial assistance, and community referrals to vulnerable populations in the same service area.

Regional players

• Maryland Food Bank: A regional food assistance organization serving Maryland including Frederick County. Comparable as a community-facing nonprofit addressing basic needs of ALICE-population households within overlapping geographic reach.
• Goodwill Industries of the Monocacy Valley: A regional workforce-development nonprofit serving Frederick County and surrounding areas. Comparable in providing employment, financial capability, and stabilization services to ALICE households seeking economic advancement.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: The parent network of all United Way affiliates. Comparable as the umbrella organization that funds Ride United Network and provides shared infrastructure, though its scope is global rather than community-local.

Others

• Ausherman Family Foundation: A Frederick County-based philanthropic foundation that funds local nonprofits including UWFC's Ride United Network. Comparable as a county-level philanthropic funder addressing the same community priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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