United Fund for Western Orleans County United Way of W Orleans County
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About United Fund for Western Orleans County United Way of W Orleans County
The United Fund for Western Orleans County concentrates its giving locally to strengthen basic human services and youth/family supports across Orleans County. Grants frequently fund direct-service providers (youth organizations, disability services, meals and family support programs) and local infrastructure like the community foundation and community action agency. The foundation favors practical program and general operating support for organizations that serve residents’ immediate needs rather than large capital or national initiatives.
Focus Areas
Early childhood and family support programs (e.g., P Raising Kids)Youth development and recreation in Orleans County (YMCA, Boy Scouts, Orleans County YMCA)Services for people with disabilities and their families (ARC Camp Rainbow, Arc Meals on Wheels)Basic needs and food access (Orleans Koinonia Kitchen, Meals on Wheels)Local capacity and community infrastructure funding (Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Action)
Giving Approach
Concentrated, local-focused giving with many repeat, mid-sized grants to recurrent service providers; a mix of program-specific and general operating support rather than one-off large capital gifts.
About United Fund for Western Orleans County United Way of W Orleans County
A $62,000 general-purpose grant to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo stands out in the funder’s recent record, showing that United Fund for Western Orleans County United Way of W Orleans County does not only finance direct service providers but also supports local infrastructure that helps channel resources in the region. The foundation’s giving is grounded in Orleans County needs, with grants regularly reaching organizations serving children, families, older adults, and people with disabilities. Recent recipients include YMCA in Medina, P Raising Kids, Community Action in Albion, Arc Meals on Wheels, and ARC Camp Rainbow. That mix points to a pattern of practical support for everyday services: youth programming, family support, meals, and community assistance. The foundation also backs organizations that build nonprofit capacity and sustain service delivery over time, rather than limiting its role to a single issue area. Its funding profile shows repeated support for the same local organizations across multiple years, alongside broader general-purpose grants to community institutions. Leadership is listed under Nyla Gaylord, and the latest 990 year on file is 2025, aligning the profile with current, local grantmaking in western Orleans County and nearby communities.
What United Fund for Western Orleans County United Way of W Orleans County Funds
Youth and recreation appear prominently in the foundation’s grant list. It gave $19,000 to YMCA in Medina for general support in 2024, then followed with $17,500 to the same organization in 2023 and $10,000 to Orleans County YMCA in 2025. Family support is another recurring theme: P Raising Kids received $17,000 in 2023, $15,000 in 2024, and $8,500 in 2025, all for general support. Basic needs also show up through meal access and community assistance, including $15,000 to Arc Meals on Wheels in 2023, $10,000 in 2024, and $6,000 in 2025, plus $5,500 to Orleans Koinonia Kitchen in 2025. The foundation also funded adult learning with $9,000 to OCALS - Adult Learning in Albion in 2024.
How United Fund for Western Orleans County United Way of W Orleans County Gives
Typical grants fall in a fairly tight range: the 25th percentile is $9,250, the median is $10,250, and the 75th percentile is $15,000. That points to consistent mid-sized awards, with occasional larger grants such as the $62,000 general-purpose award to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The recent record also shows repeat support for the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The funder gives locally, uses general support frequently, and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$273K
Total Assets
$700K
Total Revenue
$422K
Total Expenses
$366K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Nyla Gaylord
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