United Way of Southern Maine

Name

United Way of Southern Maine

Legal name

United Way of Southern Maine

Website

https://uwsme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Human and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Community fundraising campaigns
• Nonprofit social services
• Workplace giving programs
• Human services investment
• Community impact philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time gifts, recurring donations, and legacy society commitments. Donors can give via the website, workplace campaigns, or direct mail.
2. Workplace Giving Campaigns: Corporate workplace giving campaigns where employees pledge payroll deductions to United Way. Managed by Corporate Engagement Managers with tools and resources provided.
3. Women United Membership: Giving circle with annual membership tiers ($500-$2,500) supporting single mothers and their children. Members also contribute to annual holiday drives and special events.
4. Event Fundraising: Special events including Day of Action volunteer mobilization, Portland 10 Miler partnership, and community bake nights at partner venues generate donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Way of Southern Maine is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes individual and corporate donations to fund direct-service programs and a network of 43 community partners addressing child care access, housing instability, financial insecurity, and community health in Cumberland and York counties. It runs direct programs including CA$H Greater Portland free tax preparation, United 4 Child Care centers, 211 Maine helpline, Keep ME Warm heating assistance, and the Housing Crisis Response Fund, while operating donor giving circles such as Women United, Emerging Leaders United, and the Tocqueville Society.

Product overview

United Way of Southern Maine operates as a community impact organization offering a portfolio of direct service programs and giving circles. Core programs include CA$H Greater Portland (free tax preparation), United 4 Child Care (child care center operations), 211 Maine (24/7 helpline), Keep ME Warm Fund (heating assistance), and Housing Crisis Response Fund. The organization also facilitates giving circles including Women United, Emerging Leaders United, Tocqueville Society, Leaders' Circle, and Legacy Society. These programs work together to address financial insecurity, housing instability, child care access, and community resilience across Southern Maine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CA$H Greater Portland: Free tax preparation, financial education, and year-round outreach program helping individuals and families achieve financial security.
• Women United
• Housing Crisis Response Fund
• Keep ME Warm
• Day of Action
• 211 Maine
• United 4 Child Care
• Emerging Leaders United
• Tocqueville Society
• Leaders' Circle
• Legacy Society

Products and services

• CA$H Greater Portland Free tax preparation services for households earning $69,000 or less, offering in-person appointments, online DIY filing via MyFreeTaxes, Scan & Go, and fully virtual service options. Helps individuals and families achieve financial security through tax preparation, financial education, and year-round outreach.
• United 4 Child Care Nonprofit child care centers providing flexible, high-quality child care slots to address workforce shortages and increase access for families in Southern Maine. The South Portland center serves up to 90 children.
• 211 Maine Helpline

Quantifiable outcome

• 376 families moved from homelessness to housing in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BoulosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Day of Action 2026 sponsor.
• Clark InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Day of Action 2026 sponsor.
• Lebel HarrimanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Day of Action 2026 sponsor.
• The Opportunity AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Opportunity Alliance is a key community partner providing 211 Maine helpline services, heating assistance (HEAP), Head Start programs, and crisis services. United Way invests in and co-brands these programs. TOA serves 24,000 Mainers annually.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United invests in Anchoring Youth to Succeed program providing afterschool care with wraparound services for youth development.
• A Company of GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United investment in Anchoring Youth to Succeed program supporting youth development alongside Boys & Girls Clubs.
• New Ventures MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United invests in Career Success for Single Moms program providing career class series, group support, and coaching for single mothers.
• York County Community Action CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United investment in Housing Navigation and Financial Stability program for single mothers in York County.
• In Her PresencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United investment in Immigrant Women Achieving Independence program providing career support for immigrant women.
• Caring UnlimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United investment in Legal Assistance for Victims providing civil legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence in York County.
• Day OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United investment in MaineMOM program providing wraparound care for perinatal women affected by substance use disorder.
• Quality Housing CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen United investment in Project HOME providing direct cash assistance, skill-building, and peer-to-peer support.
• cPort Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for CA$H Greater Portland, providing Scan & Go tax preparation sites at multiple branch locations (Forest Ave, Riverside, Middle St in Portland, and Scarborough).
• AARPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CA$H Greater Portland free tax preparation program.
• Internal Revenue ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner enabling IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
• Growing LearnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperator of United 4 Child Care center in South Portland, providing high-quality child care for 90 children.
• Lighthouse Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner donating to United Way for each Portland Sea Dogs home run and home victory during 2026 season (up to $10,000).
• Portland 10 MilerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird year partnership where event donates portion of proceeds to United Way. Seven runners raised additional funds totaling $10,000.
• Portland Regional Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of United 4 Child Care ribbon cutting ceremony. Partner in community initiatives supporting workforce development.
• WEXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Women United through gift wrapping events and financial contributions. Featured as corporate partner in November 2025 newsletter.
• KeyBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKey4Women sponsor for Women United Fall Gathering for third year. Supports single mothers and their families.
• Maine Immigrant Rights CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting CA$H Greater Portland's multilingual tax preparation services for immigrant communities.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uwsme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-southern-maine
• Instagraminstagram.com/uwsme/?hl=en
• Xx.com/uwsme

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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