United Way · EIN 25-1730590
United Way of Franklin County
Chambersburg, PA
United Way of Franklin County is a United Way organization based in Chambersburg, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $224K in grants paid across 14 grants, with $2.09M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Waynesboro YMCA, Little Daisy's Closet and Women in Need.
How to request funding
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Franklin County's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Part i, line 2 - procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds: the organization has a group of board members and employees who review the qualifications of the grantees each year, including the grantees' financial statements, form 990, certificate of excemption, etc.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of franklin county
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro YMCA | Waynesboro, PA | General Support for Services | $19,436 |
| Little Daisy's Closet | Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $14,564 |
| Women in Need | Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $14,500 |
| Franklin County Legal Services | Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $13,500 |
| Waynesboro Early Learning Center | Waynesboro, PA | General Support for Day Care Services | $12,697 |
| Lincoln Area Intermediate Unit No 12 | Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Legal Services | $12,266 |
| Chambersburg Memorial YMCA | Chamebrsburg, PA | General Support for Club | $11,025 |
| Waynesboro Community & Human Services | Waynesboro, PA | General Support for Services | $11,000 |
| Healthy Communities Partnership | Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $10,000 |
| South Central Community Action Programs Inc (the Gleaning Project) | Gettysburg, PA | General Support for Services | $10,000 |
| South Central Community Action Programs Inc | Gettysburg, PA | General Support for Services | $7,148 |
| Franklin County 4h Therapeutic Riding Center | Chambersburg, PA | General Support for Services | $5,382 |
The 12 largest of 14 grants listed on the return. 2 grants to individuals ($12.8K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of Franklin County accept grant applications?
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Franklin County's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does United Way of Franklin County give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $224,108 in grants paid (14 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Franklin County funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Waynesboro YMCA (PA), $19.4K, Little Daisy's Closet (PA), $14.6K, Women in Need (PA), $14.5K, Franklin County Legal Services (PA), $13.5K and Waynesboro Early Learning Center (PA), $12.7K.