United Way Of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties

What United Way Of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties does

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 212 Laurens St., Olean, New York, operating independently as a local United Way affiliate. Founded in Cattaraugus County in 1922 and expanded to Allegany County in 1958, the organization functions as a community impact hub that connects individual donors, workplace givers, volunteers, and approximately 36 funded nonprofit partner agencies across the two-county region. Its services are organized around four focus areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency, supplemented by sub-brands including the Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program, COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster), WNY Girls in Sports, Days of Caring, and Community Day.

The organization operates on voluntary donations rather than product pricing. Its core revenue streams are annual campaign donations, workplace payroll deduction giving (the primary distribution channel), grants to partner agencies (over $197,375 invested across 36 programs in 2025), the Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program (up to $1,000 per award; $9,219 awarded in 2025), and event-based fundraising such as the annual Community Day newspaper sale (raising over $4,000 in 2026). Reported programmatic impact includes 1 in 4 local residents participating in a funded program, 260 volunteer hours mobilized annually, 10,000 meals provided to food-insecure families in 2025, and 1,500 children supported through early learning or youth enrichment.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: Squarespace hosts the uwcac.org website, Neon CRM manages volunteer registration and sponsorship, JotForm handles grant applications, and Google Analytics tracks site usage. Three staff members administer the network. Beyond direct fundraising, the organization serves as a civic convener — most notably through the November 2025 launch of the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub with the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, and Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Affiliate programs (211 of Western New York, MyFreeTaxes, SingleCare) extend the service surface without operational burden.

Name

United Way Of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties

Legal name

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties

Website

https://uwcac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes donations, workplace giving, and volunteers to fund approximately 36 partner agencies serving residents of two rural New York counties across health, youth, financial security, and resiliency programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services / Nonprofit Human Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Nonprofit grantmaking
• Volunteer coordination
• Human services programs
• Community impact investing

Headquarters

HQ city

Olean

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. Annual Campaign Donations: The primary fundraising mechanism. Individual donors contribute to the annual campaign, with all donations staying within Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties to support local nonprofits and community programs. Donors can designate contributions to specific agencies.
2. Workplace Giving / Payroll Deduction: Employees authorize a set amount to be deducted from each paycheck, remitted by employers to United Way on a regular schedule (monthly or quarterly). This is described as the most convenient giving method, enabling consistent modest contributions throughout the year.
3. Community Grants to Partner Agencies: United Way awards grants to nonprofit agencies operating in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. In 2025, more than $197,375 was invested across 36 programs. Grant applications open annually in March with April deadlines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes donations, workplace giving, and volunteers to fund a network of approximately 36 partner nonprofit agencies delivering services across four focus areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. It runs grant programs (including the Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant), coordinates disaster response through COAD, and connects residents to referral services such as 211, MyFreeTaxes, and SingleCare. Every dollar raised stays within Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties to support local programs.

Product overview

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a community impact hub rather than a traditional product company. Its offerings consist of community service programs organized around four focus areas (Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency), supplemented by grant programs (including the Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant), volunteer coordination services, and affiliate programs (211 referral, MyFreeTaxes, SingleCare). The organization connects donors, volunteers, and nonprofits to address local needs, with every dollar raised staying in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program: Memorial grant program established in 2020 honoring longtime supporters, providing grants up to $1,000 to Cattaraugus County organizations.
• WNY Girls in Sports
• Cattaraugus & Allegany COAD
• Days of Caring
• Community Day

Products and services

• Community Impact Programs
• Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program
• Volunteer Initiative (Days of Caring)
• COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
• 211 of Western New York (affiliate)
• MyFreeTaxes (affiliate)
• SingleCare Prescription Savings (affiliate)
• WNY Girls in Sports

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 4 local residents participates in a United Way-funded program
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is a key partner of the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub. It hosts Hub meetings and serves as a contact point for nonprofits to get involved. The foundation collaborates with United Way and other partners to strengthen civic infrastructure.
• Cattaraugus Nonprofit HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025The Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub is a countywide initiative hosted by United Way and supported by multiple foundations. It brings together nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to share resources, collaborate, and strengthen the local nonprofit ecosystem through bimonthly meetings and working groups.
• Connecting Communities in Action (CCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024CCA (Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc.) presented the 'Pantry to Table' initiative at the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub kickoff, introducing 18 pop-up food pantries per quarter to distribute healthy meal kits across Cattaraugus County.
• Southern Tier Health Care SystemminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024Presented the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program at the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub kickoff, bringing healthcare directly to residents to address transportation barriers to medical care.
• St. Bonaventure UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2024St. Bonaventure University co-organizes and hosts the annual Western New York Girls in Sports event with United Way. NCAA Division I student-athletes from SBU lead sports activities for participating girls. SBU also hosts the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub kickoff meeting and provides facilities for United Way events.
• 211 of Western New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner211 is the information and referral service for human service agencies throughout Western New York, available 24/7/365. United Way promotes 211 as the community resource hotline (dial 211) connecting residents to health and human services. This is part of United Way's affiliate programs.
• MyFreeTaxesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way offers free online tax assistance through MyFreeTaxes.com, a secure IRS-supported software that walks users through the filing process and screens for tax credits like EITC and Child Tax Credit. A helpline connects users to trained IRS assistants.
• SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingleCare is a prescription savings card program partnered with United Way to provide community members with access to affordable prescription medications. The free card requires no registration or eligibility requirements and can be used at any pharmacy.
• Olean Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlean Public Library partners with United Way to host annual volunteer fairs, connecting community members with local nonprofit organizations seeking volunteers.
• David A. Howe Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid A. Howe Public Library partners with United Way to host volunteer fairs, connecting community members with local organizations seeking volunteers.
• United Way of Buffalo and Erie CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties participates in the regional Western New York Girls in Sports initiative organized by United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, alongside St. Bonaventure University.
• 36 Funded Partner Nonprofit AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Way grants support a network of nonprofits delivering services in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. Partners include: ACCORD, Allegany County Mental Health Association, Allegany Senior Foundation, American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, Genesis House, Girl Scouts of Western New York, YMCA of the Twin Tiers, Salvation Army, Special Olympics NY, St. Bonaventure University (Bona Buddies, The Warming House), Trinity Christian Daycare, Fillmore Powerhouse, and others across health, youth, food security, and financial security focus areas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Chautauqua County: Adjacent rural United Way affiliate in Western New York with comparable community-investment model, workplace giving focus, and rural-county service area similar in scale to UWCAC.
• United Way of Buffalo & Erie County: Neighboring United Way affiliate serving Erie County in Western New York. Directly comparable federated giving model with shared programs (211 WNY, WNY Girls in Sports) and overlapping donor base in the same region.
• Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation: Local community foundation partnering with UWCAC on the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub. Operates grantmaking and donor stewardship in the same geography with overlapping focus areas (health, youth, community resilience).
• United Way of the Southern Tier: United Way affiliate serving a multi-county rural region of New York's Southern Tier with the same federated giving, grantmaking, and partner-agency funding structure.
• United Way of Steuben County: Small rural United Way affiliate in Western New York operating the same workplace giving, partner-agency grantmaking, and annual campaign model as UWCAC.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National parent organization that licenses the United Way brand and provides shared programs (211, MyFreeTaxes, SingleCare) to local affiliates including UWCAC.
• Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation: Major Western New York foundation that funds the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub and WNY Girls in Sports alongside UWCAC. Operates as a regional grantmaking incumbent with overlapping community priorities.

Regional players

• Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo: Regional community foundation in Western New York with comparable grantmaking model, donor-advised funds, and nonprofit capacity-building programs. Serves a larger adjacent geography.
• United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes: Larger United Way affiliate in the same New York region with broader multi-county footprint and more developed programs. Useful comparable for scale-up trajectory benchmarking.
• Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation: Local foundation co-funding the Cattaraugus Nonprofit Hub with UWCAC. Comparable as a small regional grantmaking peer operating in the same two-county service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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