You’re Transforming Lives With Us
2024 Annual Report
2024 Board of Directors
These local community and business leaders strategically guide the work of Orange County United Way, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
OFFICERS
Chair
Nanda Kumar Cheruvatath* Retired Eaton
Vice Chair
Lawrence R. Armstrong* Ware Malcomb
Secretary Maggie O’Sullivan* JPMorganChase
Treasurer
Hugh Conners* Retired BMO
President & CEO
Susan B. Parks* Orange County United Way
Jacqueline Akerblom Retired
Grant Thornton
M. Mahboob Akhter Ascend Tools, Inc.
Steven D. Allison Troutman Pepper Locke
Jacques Ballard COX
Shirin Behzadi Shirin Behzadi, LLC
Antonella Aloma Castro* Real Estate and Business Attorney
Mark Clemens KPMG LLP
Greg Custer Whittier Trust
Ido Dotan Banc of California, Inc.
Ryan Flynn Weir Group PLC
Mary A. Garrett Ernst & Young LLP
Renee Hendrick Orange County Department of Education
Phong Huynh Deloitte Consulting LLP
Jarrod Ingle PNC Bank
James Johnson, Jr. PepsiCo Foods North America
Michael A. Johnson Retired Automobile Club of Southern California
Keith Kobata Wells Fargo & Company
Larry Labrado* Disneyland Resort
Kenneth Lickel Retired Alcon Laboratories
Lisa A. Locklear Longeveron Inc.
Amy Mathieson FirstService Residential
Bill Maurer* University of California, Irvine
Henry Mendoza MM & Company, LLP
Julie Miller-Phipps Collaborative Innovation Partners
Edward Mora U.S. Bank
Joe Nuzzolese Edwards Lifesciences
Jay Orlandi Pacific Life
Niza Oun-Nguyen Mariner Wealth Advisors
Bill Pedigo Los Angeles Chargers
Robbin Narike Preciado Flagstar
Richard Sanchez Retired CalOptima/County of Orange Health Care Agency
Christine A. Scheuneman Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
Mitchell Shenkin Enterprise Holdings
John F. Simonis Reed Smith LLP
Ryan R. Smith PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Allen Staff Bank of America
Sridhar Sundaram California State University Fullerton
Cody Tubbs Edison International
John Valenta* Retired Deloitte Advisory
Nisha Verma Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Our Impact is Possible Because of You
Your partnership was at the center of a 2024 filled with milestones. In the pages ahead, you’ll learn how your support of Orange County United Way’s ground-breaking programs has made meaningful improvements in the lives of local individuals and families.
In the final year of the FACE 2024 ten-year, community-wide strategic plan, we took stock of our progress over the past decade. We built new capacity to respond to Orange County’s needs with innovation and agility. We remain deeply committed to being intentional, transparent, and results-driven.
Now we’re focused on the work ahead. We will continue to leverage collaboration, technology, and advocacy to drive meaningful change, because so many people in Orange County still need our help to become housed, to live healthier lives, to have opportunities to succeed, and to thrive.
Heartfelt Thanks
We extend our sincere gratitude to all volunteers, patrons, and partners who supported our mission throughout 2024, a year that marked 100 years of impact. Your energy and generosity defined this centennial year and inspires the journey forward.
United, We’re Unstoppable
Orange County United Way is ready, and with your unwavering dedication we can keep tackling our county’s most pressing challenges with compassion and resolve. With you on our team, we have the momentum to continue to build a community where every individual and family can become stronger—and share the vision to lift OC into a future where life is better for everyone.
Sincerely,
Susan B. Parks President & CEO Orange County United Way
Some People Might Not Recognize Today’s Orange County United Way
With our on-the-ground, local focus, we’re developing and implementing strategic programs that directly—and proactively—address our community’s biggest human challenges. The result? Transformational, long-term solutions that benefit everyone—which are only possible because of you and your support.
You’re Ensuring that Everyone in OC Has a Safe and Affordable Place to Call Home
Solving homelessness is complex and requires us to collaborate as a community. From the beginning, you’ve been a vital part of our work, from education on this multifaceted issue, to advocating for affordable housing, to removing barriers to access housing, and implementing innovative, data-driven programs.
As we move forward, we’re also developing more prevention-focused programs and services. Together, we can accelerate real change to find answers to Orange County’s housing crisis. We’ll see to it that more neighbors get help before they become homeless. And that those who need a place to live get a roof over their heads and support to stay housed.
Becks Heyhoe-Khalil Executive Director, United to End Homelessness
2,400+ PEOPLE ASSISTED
Helping People Get Housed Sooner
Launched with CalOptima Health, our Whatever It TakesSM program streamlines access to flexible funds, incentivizes property owners, and works with community organizations to help individuals overcome barriers to secure permanent housing and stay stably housed. The program has assisted more than 2,400 people so far.
1,000 PEOPLE HOUSED
Housing Navigation Program Reaches Major Milestone
WelcomeHomeOCSM, our housing navigation program, has housed 1,000 people through our property provider network, reducing the time it takes for those with vouchers to use them and facilitating wraparound services to help them stay housed.
888 HOUSING UNITS
Housing Advocacy, Real Results
Passionate and dedicated community members have succeeded in advocating for the approval of 888 affordable housing units across our county this year, including 265 permanent supportive housing units. Year to date, we’re grateful that more than 1,102 housing advocates have been trained. Thank you for joining United to End Homelessness!
“I’m so grateful to be somewhere safe and stable…somewhere that I can call my home.”
—Daria*, beneficiary of housing navigation program services
Daria*, a human trafficking survivor and former foster youth, hoped for a place of her own where she could finally feel safe. She had a housing voucher, but she couldn’t find a place to rent due to her credit score. Our housing navigation team worked quickly with one of our wonderful property providers. Happily, Daria received her keys and moved into a studio apartment with cozy furnishings just in time for the holidays.
Our donors make heartwarming stories like this possible.
Daria
Together, We’re Nurturing Students in OC to Reach Their Full Potential
You’re helping us create brighter futures for local students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Our holistic approach recognizes that we must address disparities, financial hardships, and limited access to essential resources so that youth in underserved neighborhoods can truly thrive. Our game-changing programs, services, and partnerships provide tools, encouragement, and valuable workforce experiences.
Today, more local students are graduating, prepared to shine in college, their careers, and beyond. With you, we’re creating the next generation of Orange County’s leaders.
Sergio Contreras Executive Director, United for Student Success
2,277
STUDENTS SERVED
Local Programmatic Work Growth
Our Youth Career Connections program expanded high school partnerships to include Newport-Mesa Unified School District and Fullerton Joint Union High School District. This year, our programmatic efforts—from e-mentorship and college and career exposure activities to workplace internships and youth career connections—supported 2,277 Orange County students by providing meaningful opportunities to explore their interests and reach their full potential.
Local Professionals Guide the Way
United for Student Success has matched more than 1,600 high school students with local employers in Orange County’s fastest growing industries since 2016. Each student completes over 80 hours of hands-on workplace learning with industry professionals, building the skills and confidence to launch their next steps in college, career, and life.
Families Discover Higher Ed Opportunities
We inspire middle and high school students and their parents to explore higher education options. Every year, our Destination GraduationSM program brings them exciting college-readiness events, leadership learning, workshops for navigating the pre-college process, and more, in multiple languages. Since its beginning, over 50,000 students have benefited.
Kenett
In addition to his high school activities and academics, Kenett helps his hard-working parents and cares for his younger sister. Unexpected health challenges during the pandemic that may have stopped someone else in their tracks didn’t stop Kenett. When his United Way mentor and internship opened his eyes to fascinating career pathways, he found himself envisioning a future in engineering. Now he’s pursuing his degree—and his dreams.
Supporters who fund our student programs create life-changing opportunities for students like Kenett.
“In my internship, I experienced many new things and learned how a career in engineering can change someone’s life.”
—Kenett, e-mentee and career exploration program participant
With You, We’re Creating New Pathways for Local Families to Become Financially Stable
Breaking cycles of poverty takes the involvement and commitment of our entire community. Thankfully, Orange County leaders like you have championed our work to help neighbors build financial literacy, maintain their hard-earned money, manage debt, plan for long-term financial well-being, and move to stable, higher-paying jobs.
Our workforce development and financial empowerment programs tackle inter-related aspects of financial insecurity that, when addressed, can shift the trajectory of the lives of local individuals and families. We will not stop in our goal to ensure financial stability and self-sufficiency for all residents.
Andrew Fahmy Executive Director, United for Financial Security
Assisting Residents with Big Returns
Our OC Free Tax Prep program assisted 13,629 people to file returns, resulting in $21.3 million in local impact from federal and state income tax refunds, federal earned income tax credits (EITC), and other credits as well as savings of tax preparation fees. 473 volunteers gave 17,509 hours to help them keep more of their earnings for necessities like rent, groceries, and transportation.
Expanding Workforce Development Services for Veterans
Local Veterans and their spouses will have access to more career counseling, assessment, and education planning through our UpSkill OC workforce development program, thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Now our SparkPoint OC program offers personalized financial coaching, credit counseling, and career pathways for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. The first of its kind, the program recognizes the unique financial barriers they face, including identity theft and debt from falsified credit cards and loans opened in their names and the need to repair their credit as they regain independence and stabilize their financial futures.
“I’m not afraid anymore…. now I have a good credit score. I feel confident. I feel peaceful.”
—Elizabeth, financial empowerment program graduate
Elizabeth faced an unexpected and upsetting transition when her 28-year photography career suddenly ended. Having grown up in a family of ten, she was no stranger to hard work, but this test of her resilience felt overwhelming. She didn’t give up. Elizabeth turned to our financial empowerment program, where she gained tools to build financial skills and received encouragement to restore her self-assurance. Today, she uses her experience to coach others on their own financial journeys.
Together, we can help more local individuals like Elizabeth get support and resources to persevere, become financially secure, and thrive.
Elizabeth
With Your Support, Everyone in OC Has a Place to Call to Find Help: 2-1-1
Most people don’t know that 2-1-1 Orange County, our key service, acts as a virtual front door, referring residents to an interconnected network of vital services. Calls to our secure, 24/7 helpline are answered by compassionate operators who take a no-wrong-door approach as they share resources for housing, food assistance, employment, childcare, healthcare, and more.
We continue to deepen our role as Orange County’s central hub for essential health and social services. Everyone will benefit as we further advance our technological foundation to help more neighbors get back on their feet. What’s more, our plans encompass state-of-the-art dashboards and data analytics to enable the 211OC network to prevent people and communities from falling into crisis in the first place.
Elizabeth Andrade Executive Director, 2-1-1 Orange County
Orange County Get Connec ted. Get Help.™
451,000 Requests for Services Matched
In 2024, 211OC received over 451,000 contacts from Orange County residents. Our helpline connected them to essential services from more than 3,000 programs offered by 1,100+ local service partners.
Innovative Technology
Our GetHelpOC™ platform uses innovative technologies and data-sharing to ensure that individuals receive personalized care for better outcomes. Since we acquired 211OC in 2023, we’ve more than doubled the Service Provider Network, creating a strengthened Care Coordination system for community members.
Significant Response Time Improvement
Within the first year of acquiring this key service, we’ve reduced caller wait times from 11 minutes to just three minutes, making access to 211OC’s comprehensive ecosystem of care more efficient.
“I used up my savings, couldn’t find a job, and was living out of my car. I didn’t know what I was going to do. 2-1-1 connected me to a lot of help right away.”
—Jerry, local Veteran who called 211OC
Jerry
For many people who need help, asking is not easy. That was the case for Jerry.* Fortunately, he learned about 211OC and connected with one of our skilled helpline operators trained to listen and provide personalized support. At the end of this call, Jerry had resources designed specifically for Veterans plus help to find housing and a job.
You’re Bringing Value Back Into Our Community
Through our programs and services, we’ve added nearly $53 million in value to the community—empowering individuals, supporting families, and driving long-term positive change. This is the multiplier effect of your support in action.
$52,943,601
The
Alexis de Tocqueville Society:
Like-Minded Philanthropists Who Make a Difference Every Day
We’re grateful for all community members who choose to place their energy behind our mission. Leading the way, more than 300 esteemed members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society are united in their passion for active philanthropy.
Orange County United Way’s President’s Circle Members (shown in bold) create long-term change with an annual contribution of $10,000 or more directed specifically to Orange County United Way’s programs.
Thomas and Bonnie Abate
Panteha Abdollahi-Paknejad and Pouria Paknejad
Alex and Alan Airth
Jacqueline and Robert Akerblom
Steve and Kristy Allison
The Bob and Joni Alter Family
Ben and Charmaine Alvarado
Nicole and Peter Anderson
Charles and Dawn Antis
Harlan and Susan Arita
Lawrence R. and Sandra C. Armstrong
Greg and Cathleen Backley
Bob and Gayle Bakshi
Tara and Bill Balfour
Jacques Ballard
Carolyn and William Beaver
Dawn and Paul Behnke
Tocqueville Society and local artist Chapman Hamborg unite to inspire action to end homelessness, showcasing the transformative power of art in our community.
Shirin Behzadi and Perzan Irani
Letitia and Brandon Berbaum
Dennis and Carol Berryman
Karen Bigman
Sherri Bovino and Greg Burden
John and Tasia Boyle
Rusty and Debi Brown
Jeffrey, Carol and Becky Burch
Darryl and Karla Button
Antonella Castro and Bradley Schumache
BJ Chandler
Cade H. Cherry
Nandakumar and Mrudula
Jyothi Cheruvatath
Steve and Cinda Churm
Mark and Kim Clemens
David Collins
Martha Daniel
Janet Davidson and Richard Plat
Roger and Marjorie
Davisson
Shirish Dayal
Susan and Al De Grassi
Delia Delgado
Ido Dotan
Kari and Chris Durham
Mary Beth and Daniel Eckert
Mehdi Eddebbarh
Jacqueline Erickson Russell and Grant Russell
Lucy Sun and Warren Felson
Bruce and Anne Fettel
Doug Frederick
Max and Artyn Gardner
The Garrett Family Clinton and Nancy Gee
Thomas Gibbons
Loreen Gilbert
Oliver Glenn
The Gochnauer Family Foundation
Susan and Gil Goodridge
Adrian and Kristen Griggs
Karen Grundhofer
Dan Hagedorn
Handel Sunrise Foundation
Karl and Marilyn Hardesty
The Hardtke Family
Mark, Laurie, Alicia, and Amanda Henigan
Peter and Susan Hitch
Scharrell Jackson
Jacqueline Jacques
Corey Jarvis
James and Sonya Johnson
Michael A. Johnson
Michele D. Johnson
Christopher and Lauren Johnston
Kai and Sinan Kanatsiz
Stephen Kane
The Kehl Family Fund
Jackie and Steve Kelley
Robert E. Kent
Sarah and Randy Lake
Mike Le
Cheese and Leah Lehrburger
Kim Letch and Nigel Stobart
Marc and Tina Ley
Tim and Margaret Leyden
Kenneth and JoAnn Lickel
Lisa and Mark Locklear
Mike and Debe Lucki
Heidi Lynn
Lyons-Smith Family Foundation
Brian and Michele Maryott
Melinda Masson
Pierre Masson
Amy Mathieson and Brett Faucett
Goran Matijasevic
Chris and Devon McCall
Kristen and Dennis McCarthy
Howard McCowen
Diana and Matt McCutchen
Bill Mecklenburg and Christine Condino-Mecklenburg
Rashmi Menon
Gene and Rose Mergelmeyer
Norman and Suzanne Metcalfe
Nancy and Mike Meyer
Agnes and Hendrik Michels
James J. Moloney and Erin Walsh-Moloney
The Linda and Mike Mussallem Foundation
The Myers Family Foundation
Haunani Nakabara
Sean and Nicole Nearhoff
Jeff and Jennifer Neeman
Alex Neil
Lan H. Nguyen
Shaku and Jaywant Nitturkar
Chris and Tina Norton
Peter and Gail Ochs
Jay and Lisa Orlandi
Maggie O’Sullivan
Stephen G. Oswald and Regina Oswald Foundation
Susan and Dennis Parks
Maya Patel
Sean and Tammy Peasley
Laila and Dryden Pence
Peggy Penjoyan
Lisa Perrine
Mark and Jolene Peterson
Arnold Pinkston
The Podlich Family Fund
Michael Polenzani
Chris Pounds
Becki Procsal
Christopher Raidy
Michelle A. Reinglass
Richard Reisman
Win Rhodes
Sally Anderson and Tom Rogers
Steve and Kimberly Roush
Michael P. and Shannon Russell
Jim Scheinkman and Cindy Eden
Christine Scheuneman
Ernest and Donna Schroeder
Denise Schuler
Erin Schwarz
Mitchell and Maria Shenkin
Scott and Karen Sherman
Scott and Alisa Shirk
John and Renee Simonis
Amy Smith and Jeff Petsche
Marshall and Maria Solomon
Brenda Springer
The Nancy and Geoffrey Stack Foundation
Tina Stoliar
Susan Stoneburner
The Straub Family
Tom and Marilyn Sutton
Brandon Sylvia
Laura Tarbox
Dimpsy Teckchandani
Mariam and Joe Tedeschi
Emilee and Al Tello
Peter and Muff Tennyson
Jeff Thomas
Shelley Thunen
Chris and Crystal Ticknor
Cody Tubbs
John and Kirsten Valenta
Rao and Rani Varanasi
Raju and Vani Varma
Nisha Verma and Adam Klugman
Stacey and Paul Von Berg
John and Megan Waldeck
Anthony and Natalie Wang
Nella Webster O’Grady and Kevin O’Grady
Brett and Susan Williamson
Gabrielle Wirth
Jeannette Wistner
Larry Wood
John and Kimberly Word
Anne Michaelsen Yahn and Don Yahn
Richard and Lisa Yates
Casper J. Yen
Joseph Yurosek
Celebrating 100 Years of Impact with You
November’s “Journey to 100” Centennial Gala was the largest fundraising event in our history, raising more than $850,000 to sustain the future of our initiatives, programs, and services that benefit everyone in our community.
The evening also honored Kristen and Adrian Griggs (left), who received the Taking Action Medal for their long-time community leadership and philanthropic support; Rani and Rao Varanasi (center), who received the Legacy Medal for their long-time support and establishment of the new Varanasi Equity Workspace; and Lindsey Spindle (right), who received the Inspiration Medal on behalf of the Samueli Foundation for personifying the essence of what it means to be a game changer.
Centennial Co-Chairs Stephen G. and Regina Oswald said, “Chairing such a historic celebration has been a privilege and reaffirmed our shared vision of bettering our community for the future.”
Marking a Century of Impact and Accountability
Annual Scorecard Event Reported on our Impact
One of the first stops on our “Journey to 100” celebration, our annual Scorecard Event shared our progress as well as the work still ahead. Insightful and inspiring reports, panels, and stories helped everyone understand how we can continue to collaborate to reach our community’s goals.
An eye-opening panel illuminated 211OC’s integral role in our community. Thank you, host sponsor Singleton Classics, and presenting sponsor Experian!
Women’s Philanthropy Fund
Breakfast Broke a World Record
The 21st anniversary of this annual event saw attendees coming together for unprecedented feats. More than 650 community leaders learned about the power of giving back from speaker Sharrell Jackson and contributed over $600,000—making this the most successful Breakfast yet. Then, 542 people assembled 6,136 hygiene kits for local families and individuals in need—achieving a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for community impact.
100 Miles, 34 OC Cities
President and CEO Sue Parks completed a series of threemile walks with community members through all Orange County cities in 2024. Some participants wore a specialedition sneaker from 361 Degrees, with each pair generating a contribution to United Way. The walks covered a collective 100 miles with the last mile in Anaheim.
“Journey to 100” Golf Tournament
Philanthropic golf enthusiasts raised nearly $100,000 to support our mission as they celebrated a century of United Way. Karen Grundhofer and Jeff Petsche co-chaired the tournament, dinner, and silent auction which were held at The Huntington Club in Huntington Beach.
A big thank you to our champion sponsor BMO and our Women United Co-Chairs who led this event, Haunani Nakabara and Maggie O’Sullivan.
Walks with Parks allowed Saturday morning exercisers to experience United Way’s impact across all 34 Orange County cities.
Your Generosity and Service in Action
Rally for Change Champions Social Responsibility
OC’s most influential companies and leaders gathered to celebrate their dedication to tackling community challenges, hosted again by Edwards Lifesciences. Co-chairs Amberlee “AT” Taylor and Kevin Manson led the recognition (including dancing!) of nominees and winners who are working to create a brighter future for all.
We deeply appreciate our Champion Sponsors and congratulate this year’s United4OC Award winners whose advocacy and distinguished spirit of giving through time, leadership, and resources help make Orange County the best it can be.
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors
Host Sponsor
Small Company
Medium Company
United4OC Awards
Large Company
Champion Sponsors
Food Box Drive 2024 Brings Cheer
With more need for food and supplies again this year, OC stepped up. We collected enough to fill 431 holiday food boxes which were distributed to the families at eight of our SparkPoint OC sites as well as Title I school Davis Elementary in Costa Mesa.
Fueling Futures: 12,000+ Students Equipped for Success
During our 2024 School Supply Drive, numerous individual donors and 23 companies contributed supplies and filled backpacks for students at 16 Title I elementary schools across four Orange County school districts. The drive resulted in 12,226 school supply kits to empower young learners and support their academic success.
Holiday Gifts Light Up Young Lives
Due to the incredible generosity of you, our donors, we shared many gifts and brought countless smiles to more than 850 Orange County children and their families this year through our SparkJoy project. From bikes, to games, to toys of all types, all were wrapped and given with joy and love.
Our Passionate Supporters
We thank these corporate, foundation, and other funding partners for their enthusiastic support of Orange County United Way and our mission.
7 Leaves Cafe
84Vikings4Good
AARP Foundation
ACCO Engineered Systems
Alcon Labs
Alta Resources
Amazon Web Services
American Honda Foundation
Anaheim Elementary School District
Anaheim Union High School District
Aon Commercial Risk Solutions
AREAA CA Orange County Chapter Inc.
Assurant Specialty Property
AT&T
Automobile Club of Southern California
B. Braun Medical
Banc of California
Bank of America
BEHR Paint Company
Bessemer Giving Fund
Black & Veatch
BMO
BNY Mellon
Burns & McDonnell
California Bank & Trust
California Fire Foundation
California State University, Fullerton
CalOptima Health
Capistrano Unified School District
Capital One Financial Corporation
Chevron Corporation
City of Anaheim
City of Garden Grove
City of Irvine
City of Mission Viejo
City of Santa Ana
Comerica Bank, Inc.
Commercial Bank of California
CopperPoint Insurance Companies
County of Orange
Cox Communications
Crowell & Moring LLP
Cummins Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield
Cypress College
Danaher
Deloitte.
Delta Airlines
Disneyland Resort
Ducommun Incorporated
Eaton
Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Enterprise Mobility
EY
ETN Medical Infusion
Experian
Fifth Third Bank
First Foundation Bank
FirstService Residential
California, LLC
Fluor Corporation
Frome Family Foundation
Garden Grove Unified School District
Garmin
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Google Fiber
Grant Thornton
Hoag Hospital
Ingram Micro
In-N-Out Burger Foundation
Insperity
Interface Children
Family Services
Internal Revenue Service
ITT Cannon Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
KCOMM
KPMG LLP
L3Harris
Latham & Watkins LLP
Little Diversified Architectural
Lon V. Smith Foundation
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Myers Family Foundation
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Nationwide Insurance
Northern Trust Bank of California
OC Human Relations
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Orange County Business Council
Orange County Community Foundation
Orange County Department of Education
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Transportation Authority
Pacific Life
Pacific Premier Bank
Paul Hastings
Paychex
PCL Construction Services, Inc.
PepsiCo Foods North America
Pfizer Inc., Reg Office & Sales Force
PNC Bank
Principal Financial Group
Providence St. Joseph Health
Public Law Center
PwC
Reed Smith, LLP
Returning Home Foundation
Reveille, Inc.
Samueli Foundation
Second Dinner
Sentry Insurance
Siemer Institute for Family Stability
Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P.
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas
State of California
Synoptek
Taco Bell Foundation
Target Corporation
Tarsadia Foundation
The Owl Foundation
The Podlich Family Fund
The Word & Brown Companies
Timken
TJ Maxx Division Companies
Troutman Pepper
Truist Bank
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
UBS Financial Services
UCI Health
Umpqua Bank
UnitedHealthcare
UPS West Region
US Bank
Virgin Galactic
Ware Malcomb
Watson-Marlow Inc.
Wells Fargo
Western National Group
Windes Inc.
You Help Unite Our Community
From Orange County United Way’s very beginning, our community has prioritized generosity and supporting one another. Your collective and individual acts of service, philanthropy, and selflessness power our culture of positivity. We share an uplifting energy that creates a ripple effect, transforming people’s lives.
The Multiplier Effect
This report shows how when we, as a community, invest in improving our neighbors’ lives, we improve life for everyone. The return to Orange County goes beyond the original support, generating exponential gains. It radiates through individual lives, boosts opportunities for families, and extends to neighborhoods and workplaces—it can even energize wider social change. Thank you for being among the exceptional individuals, organizations, partners, and events that energized 2024, culminating a century of impact in Orange County.
We Invest Your Dollars with Care
In 2024, Orange County United Way touched the lives of 767,765 children and adults across Orange County, using a revenue of $26,199,818.
$26,199,818 2024 Total Revenue Support $22,791,471 +$3,408,347
Regular Funding Streams (Breakdown shown below)
BREAKDOWN OF REGULAR FUNDING STREAM
CDC Health Grant
Investments in Programs and People
86%
Grants and Programs
Includes issue expertise and research, program development and implementation, funding of nonprofit and educational service providers, community leadership and partnerships, public awareness and community education, advocacy, volunteer and donor engagement, and support staffing.
8%
Fundraising
Includes the costs associated with raising money to support our mission.
6%
Administration
Includes finance, IT, and administrative services that support our mission.
INVESTMENTS IN PROGRAMS AND PEOPLE
767,765 People Served
2023–2024 Statements of Financial Highlights
Statement of Financial Position
