United Way Of Cascade County

What United Way Of Cascade County does

United Way of Cascade County is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Great Falls, Montana (office at 1900 32nd Ave NE), founded in 1969. The organization mobilizes charitable giving across Cascade and Hill Counties through annual workplace fundraising campaigns, individual donations, and designated gifts, distributing those funds to roughly 27 local nonprofit programs in three impact areas: youth opportunity (including Early Childhood Success and Graduate to Elevate), financial security, and healthy communities. A separate "Homeless to Housed" initiative coordinates the Continuum of Care coalition with partners such as the Great Falls Housing Authority, Benefis Health System, and Voices of Hope. The organization also runs the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer program for adults 55+ and operates the Volunteer Great Falls online matching platform used by 65+ local nonprofits.

Operationally, the organization is small — approximately 7 employees — and runs a community-led go-to-market anchored by 38 Pacesetter employers that contribute 63% of campaign funds through payroll deductions, supplemented by 1,300+ individual donors (most giving under $100). The most recent annual campaign raised $1,302,026 (up roughly 6% year-over-year), with announced community investment of $1,107,127 for the coming fiscal year and 99 cents of every dollar reportedly staying in Cascade County. In February 2024, the organization merged with United Way of Hill County, expanding its service area; Lacey Hallett succeeded long-tenured CEO Gary Owen in January 2026. There are no proprietary technology products — the stack is limited to Blackbaud for online donations, Galaxy Digital for volunteer management, and standard web/email channels.

Name

United Way Of Cascade County

Legal name

United Way of Cascade County

Website

https://uwccmt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Cascade County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Great Falls, Montana, that runs annual workplace giving campaigns and distributes funds to 27+ local nonprofit programs serving Cascade and Hill County residents in youth opportunity, financial security, and healthy communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fundraising and Nonprofit Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Community fundraising campaigns
• Nonprofit grant funding
• Workplace giving programs
• Volunteer coordination services
• Charitable donations

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Workplace Campaign Giving: Primary revenue stream through workplace giving campaigns where employees contribute via payroll deductions. Most donors give less than $100 through small payroll deductions. 38 Pacesetter employers commit early and significantly, raising 63 percent of total campaign funds.
2. Individual Donations: Individual donors across Cascade County contribute directly. This year, 336 people contributed a combined $261,509, accounting for more than 20 percent of the campaign total. Donors can give online, by mail, or designate gifts to specific nonprofits.
3. Designated Gifts: Donors can designate their gifts to specific nonprofits of their choosing. Donors designated $145,071 from the campaign to more than 100 nonprofit organizations, and $221,860 to 109 nonprofits in separate campaigns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Way of Cascade County is a nonprofit charitable organization that mobilizes community resources through annual workplace giving campaigns, individual donations, and volunteer coordination. It collects charitable contributions and redistributes them as grants to 27+ local nonprofit programs addressing youth opportunity, financial security, healthy communities, and community resiliency in Cascade and Hill County, Montana. It also operates volunteer matching services including the RSVP senior volunteer program and coordinates community events such as Stuff the Bus and Back 2 School Blast.

Product overview

United Way of Cascade County is a nonprofit organization that offers community programs and services rather than technology products. Its core offerings include community fundraising campaigns, volunteer coordination programs (RSVP, volunteer matching), school supply drives (Stuff the Bus), youth development initiatives (Graduate to Elevate, Early Childhood Success), financial security programs (Financial Reality Fairs), healthy communities initiatives, and homeless intervention services (Homeless to Housed). The organization acts as a community impact aggregator, mobilizing resources through partnerships with local nonprofits and coordinating volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Workplace Giving Campaign
• Volunteer Great Falls Matching Service
• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program
• Nonprofit Grant Funding Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,057+ volunteers connected to opportunities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• D.A. Davidson CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the largest workplace campaigns conducted by D.A. Davidson among the 38 Pacesetter employers who commit early and significantly to supporting United Way of Cascade County's annual fundraising campaign.
• Calumet Montana RefiningcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the largest workplace campaigns conducted by Calumet Montana Refining among the 38 Pacesetter employers supporting United Way's annual fundraising efforts.
• General MillscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Pacesetter employer with significant workplace giving campaign. General Mills Foundation is also a Summit Club donor at the Mountain Peaks Society level ($15,000+).
• Great Falls Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Continuum of Care homeless initiative working to address homelessness in Cascade County through coordinated intake and diversion strategies.
• Benefis Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Continuum of Care homeless initiative and member of the Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures coalition working to improve community health outcomes.
• Voices of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the 2-1-1 information center and 24-hour crisis line as part of United Way's network. Partner in the Continuum of Care homeless initiative providing critical referral services.
• Indian Family Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures coalition, a coalition of nonprofits and government entities working to improve community health in Cascade County.
• Cascade City-County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures coalition, participating in Community Health Needs Survey and Community Health Improvement Plan development.
• Alluvion HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures coalition working collectively to foster a productive, healthy and vibrant community in Cascade County.
• Big Sky Bus LinesminorOthersDonates buses for the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive, enabling collection of school supplies at Target and Walmart locations.
• Get Fit Great FallscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures coalition leading efforts to promote healthy lifestyles through unified community effort encouraging cultural and system change.
• Alliance for YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures coalition and runs the Sober Life recovery support group and youth resource center funded by United Way grants.
• AmeriCorps SeniorscoreOthersUnited Way of Cascade County is an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, receiving funds to operate the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer program locally.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: The national umbrella organization for the United Way network. Comparable in mission and brand but operates at a vastly larger scale, providing the framework, brand standards, and federation support that Cascade County's chapter operates within.

Others

• Montana Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation that pools philanthropic capital and grants to Montana nonprofits. Comparable grantmaking and donor-advised activity but with a statewide, endowment-driven model rather than annual workplace giving.
• Montana Nonprofit Association: Statewide association supporting Montana's nonprofit sector through training, advocacy, and capacity-building. Adjacent rather than directly comparable — operates as an enabler for the same nonprofit ecosystem United Way funds.
• Greater Montana Foundation: Montana-based foundation funding community programs across the state. Adjacent comparator for community grantmaking in the same geography, though focused more on media and civic engagement than direct services.

Direct peers

• United Way of the Midlands: Regional United Way chapter running workplace campaigns and funding local nonprofit partners in education, financial stability, and health. Operates a similar Community Impact grant model with Pacesetter-style employer engagement.
• United Way of Central Iowa: Mid-sized United Way chapter operating community impact, workplace giving, and grantmaking programs. Comparable structure and revenue model, though serving a larger metro area; useful as a sizing benchmark.
• United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra: Mid-sized regional United Way chapter serving Reno and surrounding counties. Comparable operating model — workplace giving, nonprofit grantmaking, and community impact focus — in a region of similar geographic and economic profile to Cascade County.
• United Way of Yellowstone County: Another Montana-based United Way chapter serving the Billings area. Closely comparable in operating model — workplace giving campaigns, nonprofit grantmaking, and community coordination in a Montana city — though operating at a larger scale than Cascade County.

Regional players

• Feeding America Montana: Regional food bank network serving Montana. Comparable as a community-impact nonprofit addressing basic needs in the same geography and frequently working alongside United Way-funded partners like food pantries.
• Habitat for Humanity of Montana: Montana affiliate of a national nonprofit addressing housing affordability. Comparable as a community-focused nonprofit operating in the same Montana geography, though with a narrower housing-only mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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