United Way Of Kent County, Inc.

What United Way Of Kent County, Inc. does

United Way of Kent County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 526014935), headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland, that serves as the coordinating backbone of the county's human services ecosystem in the rural Eastern Shore region. The organization's mission is to advance health, education, and financial stability outcomes for individuals and families in Kent County, MD. It executes this mission primarily through annual fundraising campaigns and a structured grant-allocation process that redistributes donated funds to a network of 24 local partner agencies spanning mental health (For All Seasons), legal aid (Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Shore Legal Access), child welfare (Kent County CARES Foundation), outdoor education (Echo Hill Outdoor School), literacy (Open Doors Partners in Education), food security (Maryland Food Bank, Community Food Pantry), youth development, family violence prevention, housing, hospice, and substance use disorder support (Minary's Dream Alliance Club F.E.A.R.).

The organization's product surface consists of three interconnected programs: (1) the Annual Fundraising Campaign, launched each September and supported by signature events such as Kent's Got Talent, which mobilizes donors across Kent County via website, phone (410-778-3195), mail, and in-kind contributions; (2) General Grant Programs, which distribute funds annually to the 24 partner agencies following review by a board-led allocations committee (more than $80,000 disbursed in the first cycle, with a matching grant announced for June 2024); and (3) the Full Table Initiative, a three-year collaborative effort launched in 2024 to map Kent County's food access landscape, document operational capacity of food providers, and develop shared data tools that help partner agencies track demand and impact.

UWKC operates a low-technology stack: a Squarespace-hosted website serving as the primary donation portal and information hub, Google Forms for grant applications, and PDF-based annual reporting and 990 filings. The shared data tools under development in the Full Table Initiative constitute the most significant technology investment referenced in source materials. The organization is led by Executive Director Maggie Thomas, governed by a Board of Directors (President Alice Housman, Vice President Nina Fleegle, Secretary Regina Oliver, Treasurer Bill Herb, and members Beth Choate and Vanessa Holloway Truxon), and staffed at 1-10 employees as a small, locally governed United Way affiliate. The revenue model relies entirely on donations, contributions, and re-granting; no revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and there is no technology- or scaling-driven revenue stream outside of donor cultivation and partner agency grant administration.

Name

United Way Of Kent County, Inc.

Legal name

United Way of Kent County, Inc.

Website

https://unitedwayofkentcounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Kent County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Chestertown, Maryland that coordinates funding and partnerships across 24 local agencies to advance health, education, and financial stability for Kent County residents, anchored by its Full Table Initiative on food access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Human Services Coordination

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community fundraising campaigns
• Nonprofit grant distribution
• Human services coordination
• Food access initiatives
• Donor-funded community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chestertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: UWKC raises funds through an annual fundraising campaign. Donations are accepted online (website), by phone (410-778-3195), and by mail (P.O. Box 594, Chestertown, MD 21620). Unrestricted donations are directed where most needed; donors may also restrict gifts to specific purposes. The organization also runs additional fundraisers such as Kent's Got Talent.
2. Grants to Partner Agencies: UWKC distributes raised funds as grants to a network of 24 local partner agencies providing health, education, financial stability, and community support services. In the most recent grant cycle, more than $80,000 was awarded to 24 area nonprofits, with a matching grant announced for June 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Way of Kent County is a nonprofit charitable organization that raises funds through annual community campaigns and distributes the proceeds as grants to a network of 24 local partner agencies delivering health, education, and financial stability services in Kent County, Maryland. It also coordinates the Full Table Initiative, a three-year collaborative program to map and strengthen the local food access landscape.

Product overview

United Way of Kent County is a nonprofit charitable organization that improves community health, education, and financial stability through three interconnected programs: the Full Table Initiative (a three-year collaborative food access effort), General Grant Programs (annual funding to 24+ partner agencies), and an Annual Fundraising Campaign supporting partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Table Initiative
• General Grant Programs
• Annual Fundraising Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $80,000 awarded to 24 area nonprofits in first grant cycle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington College is listed as a key partner in the Full Table Initiative, participating in the collaborative effort to strengthen food access in Kent County alongside UWKC, local nonprofits, farms, markets, and health organizations.
• Upper Shore Farm and Food CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Upper Shore Farm and Food Council is a partner in the Full Table Initiative, contributing to the collaborative food access strategy in Kent County by connecting local agricultural resources with food distribution systems.
• Local Food Pantries and ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of local food pantries and food providers participates in the Full Table Initiative's cohort, working with UWKC to document the food access landscape, identify infrastructure needs, and explore opportunities for improved coordination across the county.
• Farms and Markets (Kent County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarms and markets in Kent County are involved in the Full Table Initiative, contributing to a stronger local food system by exploring ways to improve distribution, reduce barriers, and increase access to nutritious food for county residents.
• Health and Social Service OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and social service organizations in Kent County are part of the Full Table Initiative partnership, working collaboratively to address food insecurity as a factor affecting workforce stability, family wellbeing, educational outcomes, and overall community health.
• For All SeasonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor All Seasons is a historically funded partner agency of UWKC. It provides mental health counseling and school-based behavioral health services for youth and families. EIN: 526014935 per UWKC's general support structure.
• Mid-Shore Pro BonominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMid-Shore Pro Bono has been a UWKC partner agency, offering free legal services for low-income residents including housing, family law, and consumer cases.
• Kent County CARES FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKent County CARES Foundation is a UWKC partner agency supporting child abuse prevention, outreach, and family support services in the county.
• Echo Hill Outdoor SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcho Hill Outdoor School is a UWKC partner agency providing outdoor education experiences for Kent County students through scholarships.
• Open Doors Partners in EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpen Doors Partners in Education is a UWKC partner agency helping students and parents improve reading and literacy skills.
• American Red CrossminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of 24 partner agencies receiving UWKC grant funding for health, education, and financial stability programs in Kent County.
• Maryland Food BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaryland Food Bank is a UWKC partner agency providing regional food bank services supporting food distribution in Kent County.
• Camp Fairlee Manor/EastersealsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for services to Kent County residents.
• Compass Regional HospiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for end-of-life care and support services in Kent County.
• Minary's Dream Alliance Club F.E.A.R.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew UWKC partner providing Substance Use Disorder education, self-care, social skills development and family engagement for youth ages 12-17 impacted by or diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder.
• Community Food PantryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant funding to support food pantry operations and food access in Kent County.
• Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for educational and youth development programs.
• Kent Attainable HousingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for affordable housing initiatives in Kent County.
• Mid-Shore Council on Family ViolenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for family violence prevention and support services.
• Samaritan GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant funding for community support services in Kent County.
• Shore Legal AccessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for legal access services on the Upper Shore.
• Sister to SisterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for community health services in Kent County.
• Boy Scouts of the Del-Mar-Va CouncilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for youth development programs in Kent County.
• Character Counts/Chesapeake CharitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for character education and youth development programs.
• Chestertown RiverArts' KidSPOTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for arts education programs for children in Kent County.
• Community Mediation Upper ShoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for community mediation and conflict resolution services.
• Good Neighbor Fund/Chester Valley Ministers AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for community assistance programs in the Chester Valley area.
• Kent Association of Riding TherapyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for therapeutic riding programs for individuals with disabilities in Kent County.
• Rock Hall Blessing Bag ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for community assistance and food distribution in Rock Hall, Kent County.
• Rock Hall Yacht Club Sailing School Scholarship ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency receiving UWKC grant support for sailing school scholarship opportunities in Rock Hall, Kent County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: The parent network of which UWKC is a local affiliate, providing branding, donor tools, and standards across the global United Way movement — relevant as the overarching umbrella for the affiliate model UWKC operates under.
• Maryland Food Bank: A regional food bank that distributes food across Maryland and is itself a UWKC partner agency — comparable in food-security mission and one of the larger incumbents operating in Kent County's food access landscape.

Others

• Maryland Nonprofits: A statewide nonprofit association providing advocacy, training, and capacity-building services to Maryland nonprofits including United Way affiliates and community foundations — adjacent enabling organization for the sector UWKC operates in.

Direct peers

• United Way of Central Maryland: A larger Maryland United Way affiliate operating across multiple counties with workplace campaigns, partner-agency funding, and impact initiatives — comparable in mission and backbone-organization function, but operating at a substantially larger scale.
• The Community Foundation of Kent County: A local community foundation operating in the same Kent County geography, managing charitable funds, grantmaking to nonprofits, and convening donors — overlapping in donor-services and grant-distribution role within the same county.
• United Way of the Eastern Shore: A fellow rural United Way affiliate serving Maryland's Eastern Shore counties with fundraising, grantmaking to local partner agencies, and community initiatives — directly comparable mission, structure, and operating model to UWKC.

Regional players

• Rural Maryland Council: A state-supported council advancing rural community development across Maryland's rural counties including Kent — comparable in rural-focused community development mandate and policy/funding-bridge function.
• Shore Up!: A Community Action Program serving the Maryland Lower Eastern Shore with anti-poverty, housing, energy assistance, and food programs — comparable in community-services mission and geographically adjacent to Kent County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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