Federated funds raise annual contributions from corporations, employees, and individuals, and then allocate those contributions to affiliated nonprofit charities. Major federated funds in Pennsylvania include the United Way, Catholic Charities, and Jewish Federation. Other federated funds in Pennsylvania include Black United Fund of Pennsylvania, Bread and Roses Community Fund, Environmental Fund for Pennsylvania, and Womens Way. United Ways across the country raised $3.4 billion in 1998, a 4.7% increase from the previous campaign season, according to the United Way of America. According to the United Way of America, in Pennsylvania donations to United Way campaigns continue to increase: Year Amount Raised by PA United Ways 1990 $156.5 million 1995 $158.4 million 1999 $189.6 million In 2000, the average raised by a local Pennsylvania United Way was $1.5 million. From 1990 to 1999, Pennsylvania United Way campaigns grew by 21%.