What Tygart Valley United Way does

Tygart Valley United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization and certified United Way affiliate serving five counties in north-central West Virginia (Marion, Randolph, Taylor, Barbour, and Tucker). The organization operates from a Fairmont headquarters and a regional office in Elkins, and was formed on March 16, 2021 through the merger of United Way of Marion and Taylor Counties with Randolph County United Way, consolidating nearly nine decades of community-rooted fundraising dating to the original 1938 Community Chest. Its core service portfolio includes WV 211 information and referral, VITA free tax preparation (which returned $1,008,627 to local families), the ALICE financial-hardship research and advocacy program, United for Kids youth hygiene assistance, Born Learning Trails early-childhood education, EFSP federal emergency food and shelter funding, and Street Outreach services.

The organization functions as a fundraising and resource-mobilization platform for health and human services in its region. Revenue derives from an annual workplace giving campaign (the 2026 campaign raised $541,500 under the theme "United is the Way"), multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Premier, Signature, Spotlight, Partner levels), Leadership Giving and Women United donor programs, small-business giving, planned giving and stock donations, and event revenue. Funds flow to a network of 501(c)(3) funded partner agencies through a Community Review Committee process that allocates the Community Impact Fund, while donor designations can be directed to specific agencies. The technology layer consists of operational, not proprietary, tools: Qgiv for online donations, the Banzai financial education platform (in partnership with Fairmont Federal Credit Union), Microsoft Office Forms for VITA volunteer intake, and an Amazon Registry for in-kind donations. The organization holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and reports having impacted 36,142 local individuals in the prior year.

Name

Tygart Valley United Way

Legal name

Tygart Valley United Way

Website

https://tvunitedway.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tygart Valley United Way is a 501(c)(3) regional United Way affiliate serving five counties in north-central West Virginia (Marion, Randolph, Taylor, Barbour, Tucker). It mobilizes workplace giving, corporate sponsorships, and volunteers to fund health, education, and financial-stability programs through a network of partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community fundraising campaigns
• Nonprofit social services
• Volunteer mobilization programs
• Community impact funding
• Workplace giving campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairmont

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through annual workplace giving campaigns and individual donations. Donors can designate funds to the Community Impact Fund for distribution to funded partners, or specify guaranteed gifts to specific funded partner agencies. The 2026 campaign has raised $541,500.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at various levels (Premier, Signature, Spotlight, Partner). Sponsors include WVU Medicine, First Energy, Rogers, Hope, Fairmont State, CEC, Vandalia Health, Freedom Bank, and others.
3. Leadership Giving: Higher-level individual donations through the Leadership Giving program with personalized engagement and recognition.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Summer Soiree, Celebration of Lights, and Big 10 Raffle.
5. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Planned giving and qualified charitable distributions from donors.
6. Stock Donations: Donors can donate stock to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tygart Valley United Way is a five-county regional United Way nonprofit that mobilizes community resources through an annual fundraising campaign and distributes those funds to vetted funded partner agencies and direct service programs. It operates direct services including WV 211 information and referral, VITA free tax preparation, Banzai financial education, ALICE financial hardship research, United for Kids youth assistance, Born Learning Trails, EFSP emergency food/shelter, Street Outreach, and a Resiliency Center, alongside volunteer mobilization events such as Day of Action and donor engagement programs including Leadership Giving and Small Business Circle.

Product overview

Tygart Valley United Way is a five-county regional nonprofit (Marion, Randolph, Taylor, Barbour, and Tucker counties in West Virginia) that operates as a unified product portfolio centered on community impact and mobilization. The organization offers a core suite of direct service programs including WV 211 information/referral, VITA free tax preparation, financial education through Banzai, ALICE research/advocacy, United for Kids youth assistance, Born Learning Trails early childhood education, and emergency assistance including flood relief. These are supported by fundraising campaigns (annual campaign raising $541,500 for 2026), volunteer programs (Day of Action, VITA volunteers, Women United), and donor engagement vehicles (Leadership Giving, Small Business Circle, donor choice designations). The organization also provides emergency food and shelter support through EFSP and community resiliency programming. In 2026, TVUW launched a Financial Wellness Program with Fairmont Federal Credit Union and United We Prepare, a statewide community resiliency initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WV 211: Information and referral service connecting residents to community resources
• VITA
• ALICE
• United for Kids
• Born Learning Trails
• Women United
• Resiliency Center

Products and services

• WV 211 Information and Referral Service Free information and referral service connecting Marion, Randolph, Taylor, Barbour, and Tucker county residents to local resources, assistance programs, and essential services via 2-1-1.
• Free Tax Preparation (VITA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program providing free tax preparation at in-person and remote sites, helping local residents file taxes and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit; returned $1,008,627 to families through the VITA program.
• ALICE Research and Advocacy Program Research and advocacy initiative on Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households that work but struggle to survive; provides county-level data reports on financial hardship across West Virginia.
• United for Kids Youth assistance program providing hygiene and personal items to students across the five-county region so they stay healthy, happy, and ready to learn; supported by an Amazon Registry and a network of 30+ collection partners.
• EFSP (Emergency Food and Shelter Program) Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program funded through the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, providing emergency assistance to households in the Tygart Valley counties.
• Born Learning Trails Interactive outdoor learning trails with educational signs and games that help parents, grandparents, and caregivers build early-learning skills with young children across all five counties.
• Street Outreach Community outreach program connecting individuals and families with needed resources and support services in the five-county region.
• Resiliency Center Community support program focused on addressing urgent needs and advancing community resilience across the five-county region.
• Banzai Financial Education Online financial education platform providing free courses and resources on budgeting, saving, debt management, and financial planning; offered in partnership with Fairmont Federal Credit Union as the Financial Wellness Program.
• Day of Action Volunteer Program Annual volunteer mobilization day coordinating 40+ community service projects across all five counties, engaging individuals, workplaces, and community groups in direct service.
• Women United Affinity Group Women's philanthropy and volunteer affinity group focused on creating positive change in the community through collective giving and service.
• Annual Campaign and Community Impact Fund Annual workplace giving fundraising campaign central to TVUW operations; the 2026 campaign raised $541,500 and distributes proceeds through the Community Impact Fund to vetted funded partner agencies via the Community Review Committee.
• Leadership Giving Program Major donor giving program with personalized engagement and recognition for individuals making significant charitable contributions at leadership giving levels.
• Small Business Circle Giving program designed to engage small businesses as donors supporting Tygart Valley United Way's community initiatives.
• Homeowner Flood Assistance One-time $500 emergency assistance for Marion County households affected by the June 15, 2025 flood, covering structural damage, replacement appliances, and cleanup costs.
• Summer Soiree Event Annual fundraising event featuring a tropical-inspired theme with community engagement, entertainment, and impact celebration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,142 local individuals impacted last year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fairmont Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched joint Financial Wellness program with Banzai platform in 2026. Cindy Bajus serves on Board of Directors. United for Kids collection partner.
• United Way of Central West VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint launch of United We Prepare, a groundbreaking statewide initiative to strengthen community resiliency across West Virginia.
• Mountain Public Broadcasting (MPB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing donated media services to spread United Way's message.
• WCLG/AJGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing donated media services to spread United Way's message.
• Davis & Elkins CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKate Garlick serves on Board of Directors. United for Kids collection partner.
• Pierpont Community & Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge Perich serves on Board of Directors (Personnel Chair). Provided flood buckets and supplies during June 2025 flood relief.
• Harry GreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErik Green serves on Board of Directors. Harry Green Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram received multiple campaign awards.
• City of FairmontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravis Blosser serves on Board of Directors. Received Gleason & Jean Kuhn Growth Award and Outstanding Employee Coordinator award.
• United for Kids Collection PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor30+ organizations collect items for United for Kids program including: First Energy/Mon Power, CEC Inc., WVU Medicine, Fairmont Federal Credit Union, Arch Coal Taylor County, Mountain Valley Bank, First Exchange Bank, Citizens Bank of WV, Huntington Bank, Barbour Community Health, Marion County Rescue Squad, Davis Trust Bank, Valley Health Care, Freedom Bank, Randolph County Courthouse, Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, St. George Medical Clinic, WesBanco, and others.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: The umbrella organization of which TVUW is a certified member. Operates as the broad incumbent across the entire United Way federation, setting standards, branding, and global campaigns that all regional United Ways (including TVUW) participate in.
• United Way of Greater Atlanta: A large, well-established metropolitan United Way serving a multi-county region with a comparable multi-program portfolio (VITA, 211, youth and financial stability programs). Useful comparable for understanding how a scaled regional United Way operates and funds community impact.
• United Way of New York City: One of the largest U.S. United Way affiliates, operating broad community impact and workforce development programs. Comparable in mission and program portfolio but materially larger in scale than TVUW.
• United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley: A regional United Way that runs a comparable mix of community impact funding, free tax preparation (MassCash VITA-equivalent), and youth opportunity programs. Useful comparable for diversified United Way program economics.
• United Way of King County: A large regional United Way operating Best Starts for Kids and 2-1-1 community resource programs analogous to TVUW's United for Kids and WV 211. Comparable along program structure and multi-county regional governance.

Regional players

• Heart of Florida United Way: A regional United Way serving central Florida with a community impact funding model and direct service programs similar to TVUW. Comparable as a mid-sized, multi-county United Way using the Community Impact Fund approach.
• Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: A West Virginia-based community foundation conducting grantmaking and donor services in the Kanawha Valley. Comparable as a regional philanthropic organization operating in the same state and competing for the same corporate and individual donor dollars.
• United Way Suncoast: A mid-size regional United Way serving a multi-county area in Florida with a similar portfolio of workplace giving, VITA, and community impact programs. Comparable in scale and structure to TVUW's five-county regional model.
• Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia: A community foundation serving a West Virginia region with grantmaking and donor services that overlap with TVUW's Community Impact Fund and donor designation model. Directly comparable as a local philanthropic infrastructure alternative.

Direct peers

• United Way of Central West Virginia: The most directly comparable peer: another regional United Way serving a different set of West Virginia counties. TVUW and United Way of Central West Virginia jointly launched the United We Prepare statewide resiliency initiative in 2026, making them the closest operational and strategic peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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