About United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties
To improve the quality of life for the people of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties and surrounding communities by serving as a catalyst for community problem solving and by conducting an efficient, encompassing volunteer fundraising effort to positively impact the community’s most compelling social problems.
Focus Areas
Early childhood educationPre-K scholarshipsLiteracy / Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryTransforming Readers (K-4 tutoring)Economic mobility / financial stabilityHealthEmergency assistance (Gift of Warmth, heating fund)Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Older adult social connectivity / Age Friendly programsCommunity grants (small grants / Community Impact Grant)
Who They Fund
About United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties
United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties repeatedly directs its largest recent awards into local agencies that combine education access, family supports, and direct human services. One of its clearest patterns is sustained backing for United Neighborhood Centers of Lackawanna County, which received $242,251 in 2023, $228,217 in 2024, and $229,862 in 2025 for various program support and pre-K financial assistance. The foundation also invests in domestic violence response through Womens Resource Center - Domestic Violence Shelter, including $131,941 in 2023, $109,211 in 2024, and $95,298 in 2025 for safe house and healthy relationship education programs. Its grantmaking is rooted in the needs of Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike counties, with funding that reaches child care, early learning, maternal health, emergency relief, mental health, and community-based scholarships. The grant record also shows support for senior services, housing-related warmth assistance, and programs for children with disabilities and early intervention needs. Across these awards, the foundation functions as a local allocator of resources to established service providers that deliver in-person support.
What United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties Funds
Early childhood and school readiness are central. The foundation gave $97,072 in 2025 to Jewish Community Center for day camp, senior adult programs, and pre-K financial assistance, and $89,921 in 2023 plus $64,476 in 2025 to YMCA - Greater Scranton for the summer learning program, early learning center, and pre-K financial assistance. Family stability and crisis response also show up clearly. St Joseph's Center received $91,000 in 2025 and $89,758 in 2024 for maternity and mother infant home programs, while Scranton Primary Health Care Center received $90,777 in 2024 for the unemployed/uninsured program. The foundation also supports youth development and disability services. Boys and Girls Clubs of Nepa received $78,333 in 2023, $67,917 in 2024, and $66,909 in 2025 for fitness, skill development, and out of school impact programs. United Cerebral Palsy of Northeast PA received $61,376 in 2024 for assisted technology, early intervention and home service programs.
How United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties Gives
Typical grant size sits at $11,500 at the 25th percentile, $33,682 at the median, and $61,296 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows a mix of larger multi-year allocations and smaller community grants, including both established agency support and the foundation’s Small Grants – Community Impact Grant program. Recipients often appear across multiple years, which points to recurring support rather than one-time awards. The organization also operates program-based funding channels, such as VITA, the Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Program, and the Community Impact Fund/Agency Allocations. The grant programs listed here accept unsolicited requests for the small-grants and service initiatives noted.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$9.9M
Total Revenue
$4.4M
Total Expenses
$4.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $12K and $61K, with a median of $34K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$34K
75th Percentile
$61K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ANGELA BASSANI
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