About the CFC

United Way of Pierce County is the Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) for the CFC of South Puget Sound.

The PCFO is the charitable organization selected by the Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) to administer the
local campaign. The PCFO operates under the direction
and control of the LFCC.

Campaign Results

Despite predictions that the economic downturn in 2008 would be daunting, the tremendous generosity of you and your federal employees shined through once again. You pledged $1,249,229 to local, national and international charities during the 2008 CFC of South Puget Sound. This was the second highest mark in fifteen years. By all of us rolling up our sleeves and continuing to stoke the flames of America's generous spirit, we have the opportunity to make our community a better one, a brighter one and a stronger one. We can not only make a difference, but systematic change in our neighborhoods, communities and this great nation. Last year (2008) marked the first year we piloted online giving at five federal agencies. In 2009 we have extended online giving to most federal agencies. Click Here to search for a charity online or to give online in 2009.

The 2008 CFC of South Puget Sound was comprised of more than 39,000 Federal workers and military members assigned to one of 60 Federal Agencies in Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis Counties. The largest employer is Fort Lewis with over 26,000 uniform and civilian employees.

The top six Federal Agencies account for 90% or $1,026,675 of the total pledged. The top six agencies consist of: I Corps & Fort Lewis, McChord Air Force Base, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington National Guard, US Postal Service, and Veterans Administration - Puget Sound Health Care System American Lake Division. 2008 marked the first annual CFC of South Puget Sound "Community Partnership Award" where the agencies with the top percent of participation were recognized with an award presented at the Community Celebration event on April 21, 2009. To see the winners and for more details, click on HONORS & RECOGNITION.

Campaign Details

Campaign Results	2007	2008	Change
Percent Participation	25%	26%	1%
Dollars Donated	$1,121,805	$1,249,229	$127,424
Number of Employees	32,084	39,902	7,818
Number of Donors	8,029	10,341	2,312
Number of Payroll Deductions	6,667	8,708	2,041
Average Gift	$139.71	$120.80	($18.91)
Adminstrative Costs	10%	10.6%	(0.6%)

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Sean Armentrout , CFC Manager • 1501 Pacific Ave • P.O. Box 2215 • Tacoma, WA 98401 • 253-597-7488