UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE

EIN 93-0582124 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)

What they do

At United Way of The Columbia-Willamette (UWCW), We Envision An Oregon and Southwest Washington Where Every Child and Family - Regardless of Geography, Race, or Family Incomehas A Stable Foundation and Access to The Resources and Support Necessary to Thrive.Grounded In The Needs and Lived Experiences of People In Our Region, We Believe That Early and Consistent Support for Families Reduces Childhood Trauma, Improves Educational Outcomes, Increases Economic Mobility, and Strengthens Communities. In Response to Growing Datasets That Highlight The Challenges ALICE Households Face (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), Our Work is Increasingly Focused On Supporting Individuals and Families Who Earn Above The Federal Poverty Line Yet Still Struggle to Afford Lifes Basic Necessities.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $85.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

93.60%of revenue went to mission work85.8% of expenses · Program services

6.87%of revenue went to fundraising6.3% of expenses

$109.06spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

8.59%of revenue went to management and office costs7.9% of expenses

$1.47in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,444,616 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $321,297 for KELLY OLAGUE (PRESIDENT/CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$26,986,979

Mission workProgram services$25,260,30093.60% of revenue85.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,317,1658.59% of revenue7.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$1,854,1306.87% of revenue6.3% of expenses

Total expenses$29,431,595109.06% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 85.8% mission · 7.9% management · 6.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.06% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 86.9% mission · 6.7% management · 6.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.28% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 78.1% mission · 10.9% management · 11.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.99% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 78.4% mission · 10.8% management · 10.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.96% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 83.5% mission · 7.3% management · 9.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 45.94% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 88.3% mission · 5.3% management · 6.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.84% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 85.4% mission · 6.9% management · 7.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.53% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 86.0% mission · 6.6% management · 7.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.92% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$26,986,979

Expenses$29,431,595

Annual shortfall $2,444,616 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$25,260,300 · 85.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,317,165 · 7.9% of expenses

Fundraising$1,854,130 · 6.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$26,986,979

Expenses$29,431,595

Assets$43,124,140

Income$27,723,934

Contributions$25,859,979

Mission work (program services)$25,260,300

Fundraising$1,854,130

Grants given$93,180,507

Average grant$74,604

Management and general$2,317,165

Stocks and bonds$30,932,370

Investing fees$129,556

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KELLY OLAGUEPRESIDENT/CEO · 50 hrs/week $321,297Base $301,269 · Other $20,028

KORI DYE-GREGGCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $229,399Base $205,443 · Other $23,956

DAHNESH MEDORACHIEF IMPACT OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $207,024Base $185,795 · Other $21,229

AARON MCKAYSR DIRECTOR IT · 50 hrs/week $175,907Base $150,186 · Other $25,721

ELIZABETH THORNTONCONTROLLER · 50 hrs/week $145,559Base $122,964 · Other $22,595

BEGONA RODRIGUEZ-LIERNEARLY LEARNING DIRECTOR · 50 hrs/week $138,237Base $123,601 · Other $14,636

MICHELLE HOUSEDIRECTOR GIFT PROCESSING · 50 hrs/week $134,865Base $111,346 · Other $23,519

LINDA KINGSR DIRECTOR HOUSING STABILITY · 50 hrs/week $132,210Base $117,806 · Other $14,404

DIANA FISCHETTIREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 50 hrs/week $131,928Base $121,285 · Other $10,643

MARK TUCKERCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $41,670Base $40,020 · Other $1,650

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

KELLY OLAGUEPRESIDENT/CEO

KORI DYE-GREGGCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

DAHNESH MEDORACHIEF IMPACT OFFICER

AARON MCKAYSR DIRECTOR IT

ELIZABETH THORNTONCONTROLLER

BEGONA RODRIGUEZ-LIERNEARLY LEARNING DIRECTOR

MICHELLE HOUSEDIRECTOR GIFT PROCESSING

LINDA KINGSR DIRECTOR HOUSING STABILITY

DIANA FISCHETTIREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MARK TUCKERCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

YVES LABISIERRE PHDDIRECTOR

TICHELLE SORENSENDIRECTOR

SUSAN STEARNS MBA MADIRECTOR

STACI B MARTIN EDDDIRECTOR

MIHIR PATELCHAIR

MARY KAY SOSADIRECTOR

MARI F MCBURNEYDIRECTOR

JOSE LUIS NAVADIRECTOR

JONATHAN WELLSDIRECTOR

ISAAC CARDONASECRETARY

DEBORAH DANGTREASURER

ASHLEE IRWINVICE-CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1970
Location: 619 SW 11TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97205-2625
County: Multnomah
In care of: Kelly O'Lague
Primary officer: Kelly OLague, President/CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(503) 226-9321

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes