United Way Of Licking County, Ohio, Inc.

What United Way Of Licking County, Ohio, Inc. does

United Way of Licking County, Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1933 as the Community Chest of Licking County and rebranded under the United Way name in 1973. Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, it has cumulatively distributed $59.8 million into the Licking County community over 90 years of operation. The organization operates exclusively within Licking County and is staffed by a small team of 1-10 employees under an Executive Director and program coordinators.

The organization runs an array of programs including the Hygiene Hub (in-school hygiene supply access), Funded Partners (grants to vetted local nonprofits), Community Partners Council, Women United, United In Pride, 211 Resource Service (information and referral), Workplace Campaign (employee giving), and the ALICE Program (which addresses the needs of Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households). It maintains partnerships with 11+ local school districts and corporate sponsors including Owens Corning, Licking Memorial Health Systems, and Park National Bank. The Hygiene Hub has been expanded to all public high schools in the county.

Its business model is fundraising-driven: it solicits donations through workplace campaigns, individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and affinity groups (Women United, United In Pride), then redistributes funds via grants to vetted local partner agencies and direct service programs. There is no fee-for-service revenue; operations are sustained by charitable contributions, workplace payroll-deduction campaigns, and corporate anchor gifts. The organization functions as a community foundation-style intermediary and direct service provider, with revenue mechanics tied to annual campaign yield and donor retention rather than commercial pricing.

Name

United Way Of Licking County, Ohio, Inc.

Legal name

United Way Of Licking County

Website

https://unitedwaylc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Licking County is a 90-year-old nonprofit in Newark, Ohio that raises and distributes charitable funds to local health and human services programs, partnering with 11+ school districts and corporate sponsors across Licking County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fundraising and Social Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Nonprofit services
• Workplace giving
• Volunteer coordination
• Human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue generated through individual donations, workplace giving campaigns, corporate pledges, and annual fundraising initiatives. All dollars donated stay in Licking County.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United Way of Licking County is a nonprofit charitable organization that raises and distributes funds to support community programs in education, income, health, and basic needs across Licking County, Ohio. The organization operates as a community convener and fundraiser, running programs such as the Hygiene Hub, Funded Partners Program, Workplace Campaigns, and affinity groups while channeling 100% of donations to local initiatives.

Product overview

United Way of Licking County operates as a community service organization that functions as both a fundraising entity and community convener. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including the Hygiene Hub (providing hygiene products to students across county schools), Funded Partners Program (distributing donor contributions to local agencies), Community Partners Council (coordinating community resources), Affinity Groups (Women United and United In Pride), the 211 Resource Service, Workplace Campaign tools, and the ALICE advocacy program. Donations are processed directly through the organization's website, with all funds staying in Licking County to support local community initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women United: Affinity group for women supporting the community
• United In Pride
• Hygiene Hub

Products and services

• Hygiene Hub A community program providing hygiene products — including personal care items (pads, tampons, deodorant, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, facial cleanser, dental floss) and household items (laundry detergent, toilet paper, cleaning products, trash bags, Ziploc bags, facial tissues) — to students in need across Licking County public schools, including Newark City, Heath City, North Fork Local, Licking Valley Local, C-TEC of Licking County, Lakewood Local, Northridge Local, Southwest Licking, Licking Heights Local, Johnstown-Monroe, and Granville Exempted Village Schools.
• 211 Resource Service A resource hotline connecting individuals and families to essential community services including food, shelter, healthcare, and other support programs.
• Workplace Campaign A service for local employers providing resources and tools — including multimedia assets, publicity tools, pledge forms, and administrative materials — to run annual workplace fundraising campaigns engaging employees in charitable giving.
• Funded Partners Program A grantmaking program distributing donor contributions to local community organizations and human-service agencies in Licking County that deliver programs addressing local needs.
• ALICE Program An advocacy and awareness initiative for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households — working families earning above the federal poverty level but below the cost of living — including county-specific ALICE reports and legislative advocacy materials.
• Women United An affinity group engaging women in philanthropy, community service, and leadership to support United Way's local initiatives in Licking County.
• United In Pride An affinity group promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion and support, engaging community members and allies in United Way initiatives across Licking County.
• Community Impact Initiatives Programs and initiatives focused on improving lives by uniting the Licking County community, including advocacy efforts and volunteer opportunities in education, income stability, health, and basic needs.
• Community Partners Council A collaborative body that convenes community leaders and organizations to address local needs and coordinate resources across Licking County.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed $59.8 million over 90 years to community programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DenisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization supporting Hygiene Hub and community initiatives
• Licking Memorial Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare provider; represented on Board of Directors (Assistant Vice President Legal Services & General Counsel)
• Owens CorningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor corporate partner with R&D Director on Board of Directors; supporter of workplace campaigns
• OPEN ROADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner supporting community initiatives
• Park National BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Treasury Director serves on Board of Directors as VP Finances
• 2026 Annual SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual campaign sponsors including local businesses and organizations supporting United Way fundraising efforts
• Funded Partner AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal human-service agencies receiving funding through United Way campaigns to deliver community programs
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple school districts for Hygiene Hub program distribution to students

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• 211 Ohio (Heart of Ohio United Way / Ohio Department of Job and Family Services): Statewide resource and referral hotline for essential services. Directly comparable as the network that powers the 211 Resource Service that UWLC connects community members to; functions as an enabling infrastructure partner.

Direct peers

• United Way of Greater Cincinnati: Regional United Way affiliate serving the Greater Cincinnati area. Comparable as a United Way network affiliate running workplace campaigns, funded partner programs, and community impact initiatives, but at a much larger urban scale.
• United Way of Central Ohio: Regional United Way affiliate serving Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio. Directly comparable as a same-network, same-state local United Way, with overlapping workplace giving campaigns and 211/ALICE programs but operating at a significantly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• The Salvation Army of Licking County: Local branch of national nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food, and shelter in the same Licking County geography. Comparable as a community-based social services provider competing for similar donor dollars and serving overlapping vulnerable populations.
• Licking County Foundation: Local community foundation serving Licking County. Directly comparable as a geographically co-located grantmaking entity that mobilizes charitable giving, manages donor-advised funds, and funds local nonprofits in the same service area.

Regional players

• Mid-Ohio Food Collective: Central Ohio foodbank serving multiple counties including Licking County. Comparable as a regional social services nonprofit addressing basic needs and food insecurity, but with a broader multi-county footprint and food-focused mission.
• Goodwill of Licking County: Regional Goodwill affiliate providing workforce development and social services in central Ohio. Comparable as a community-based nonprofit addressing poverty, employment, and basic needs in overlapping central Ohio geography.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: Global umbrella organization for the United Way network. Comparable as the parent network providing brand, advocacy infrastructure, 211 services, and ALICE research that UWLC leverages, but operates at a vastly larger national/international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-licking-county

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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