NonprofitsUnited Way Of Greater Charlotte

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

United Way Of Greater Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC

Total revenue

$20.6M

Total expenses

$19.9M

Net assets

$24.7M

Grants received

$28.5M

188 grants

EIN

560529948

Tax year

2023

Mission

United way uses collective giving to build pathways to economic opportunity for all, primarily through neighborhood-based, grassroots and responsive solutions. At united way, we find fresh solutions to solveour regions most urgent challenges, working hand in hand withneighborhoods and grassroots nonprofits. Within our community, we'vebroken down barriers to create uniquely impactful programs that helplift people out of poverty.

Programs

2 programs

Government grants: united way partners with the city of charlotte, mecklenburg county, and the state of north carolina to distribute funds to organizations and coalitions that, together, work to end homelessness.addressing homelessness: during fy21 united way began administering various government programs that were established largely in response to the covid-19 pandemic. These programs were focused on supporting nonprofit organizations in communities we serve as well as various programs that are aimed at moving those experiencing or at risk of homelessness into housing. United way receives little or no compensation for providing services under these arrangements.

Expenses: $7.0MGrants: $5.3M

Designations to other united ways and other 501(c)(3) organizations: donors may direct their contributions to out of area united ways or qualified tax-exempt organizations that provide services in the areas of health, housing, and children and youth. These funds are raised and distributed by our united way to the organizations.

Expenses: $1.2MGrants: $1.2M

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$19.9M
Program service revenue$260K
Investment income$495K
Other revenue
Total revenue$20.6M

Expenses

Grants paid$12.6M
Salaries & benefits$4.4M
Fundraising$1.3M
Other expenses$2.8M
Total expenses$19.9M
Total assets$32.2M
Net assets$24.7M

People

33 listed

NameRoleCompensation

LAURA YATES CLARK

PRESIDENT/CEO

Board

$345K

40 hrs/wk

CLINT HILL

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Board

$170K

40 hrs/wk

KATHRYN FIRMIN-SELLERS

CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER

Board

$170K

40 hrs/wk

DENA R DIORIO

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DENNIS WILLIAMS

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

HANK ALSTON

CABARRUS COUNTY CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

HEATHER TAMOL

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

HENDRICK ELLIS

CAMPAIGN VICE CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

JOHN FAGG

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KEITH GIDDENS

FINANCE VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOE WALL

FINANCE CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

LULA JACKSON

ANSON COUNTY CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

MARCEL SOLOMON

VOLUNTEER ADVISORY REP

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHELE JULIANA

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

AVALEEN CRAWFORD WILLIAMS

FINANCE VICE CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

PAMELA WIDEMAN

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RAJ NATARAJAN

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

3 hrs/wk

RHETT BROWN

UNION COUNTY CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

RON MESSENGER

SECOND VICE CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

SHAWN HEATH

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SIL GANZO

PARTNER AGENCY REP

Board

1 hrs/wk

TODD PEARCE

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

WILL PITTS

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

HEATHER KESNER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LORETTA AYERS

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHAEL J O'LEARY

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MITCH GIBSON

COMMUNITY IMPACT VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BEAU FISHER

BOARD DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILL CURRENS

BOARD CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

BRIAN MIDDLETON

COMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

CATHY CAMPBELL

CAMPAIGN CHAIR

Board

3 hrs/wk

KENDRA GREEN

AVP OF DONOR OPERATIONS

Staff

$114K

40 hrs/wk

JAMESE IVY

DIRECTOR NEIGHBORHOOD INIT

Staff

$111K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

ASCEND NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS

ACCOUNTING, HR, AND IT

$235K

Grants received

Showing 188 of 188

FromAmountPurposeYear
$673K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2024
$528K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2024
$270K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2024
$250K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$150K
TO SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS (UWCC) IN BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF RESIDENT-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE WEST SIDE OF CHARLOTTE.
2024
$100K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024
$100K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024
$96K
PHILANTHROPY
2024
$30K
2 grant(s) for varying purposes
2024
$30K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$26K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$25K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2024
$20K
BUILDING AND SHARING POWER THROUGH PLACE-BASED PHILANTHROPY
2024
$19K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2024
$19K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$14K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$12K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2024
$10K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2024
$10K
HELP ORG SERVE CHARITY
2024
$9K
MATCH OF LILLY EMPLOYEE DONATIONS
2024
$9K
DONOR DIRECTED DESIGNATIONS
2024
$6K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2024
$3K
DONATIONS - UNITED WAY
2024
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2024
$1K
Health & Safety
2024
$531
For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
2024
$350
MATCHING GIFTS
2024
$470K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$309K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2023
$287K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$269K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2023
$250K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$225K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$221K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$200K
Unite Charlotte and United Neighborhoods
2023
$150K
TO SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS (UWCC) IN BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF RESIDENT-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE WEST SIDE OF CHARLOTTE.
2023
$150K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$150K
TO SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS (UWCC) IN BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF RESIDENT-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE WEST SIDE OF CHARLOTTE.
2023
$100K
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZA
2023
$91K
PHILANTHROPY
2023
$85K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$40K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$30K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$27K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2023
$26K
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
2023
$25K
BUILDING AND SHARING POWER THROUGH PLACE-BASED PHILANTHROPY
2023
$25K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$22K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2023
$21K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$18K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2023
$15K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$13K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$12K
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
2023
$11K
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
2023
$7K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$6K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$6K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$4K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$2K
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$630
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$410
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2023
$232
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$210
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
2023
$500K
Safe Affordable Housing
2022
$486K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
$332K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$278K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2022
$200K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2022
$148K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$114K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$100K
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZA
2022
$75K
1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2022
$71K
PHILANTHROPY
2022
$35K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2022
$35K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$32K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2022
$22K
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
2022
$20K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$18K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2022
$18K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2022
$18K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$15K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2022
$13K
HUMAN SERVICE
2022
$12K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$10K
DONOR DIRECTED DESIGNATIONS
2022
$10K
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
2022
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1.3M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$1.3M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$552K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2021
$126K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$126K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$97K
Community Impact
2021
$93K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2021
$77K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$29K
DONOR DESIGNATION PR
2021
$28K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$15K
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
2021
$15K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2021
$13K
GRANTS AWARDED
2021
$7K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$8.2M
CHARITABLE GIFT
2020
$297K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2020
$250K
Affordable Housing
2020
$248K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2020
$228K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$150K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$133K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$100K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$60K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$50K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$48K
Community Impact
2020
$44K
DISASTER RELIEF
2020
$36K
Donor Designation PR
2020
$26K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2020
$25K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2020
$11K
DESIGNATION
2020
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$9K
DONOR DIRECTED FUNDS TRANSFERRED TO DESIGNATED CHARITY.
2020
$9K
DONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS
2020
$7K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$6K
DESIGNATED DONATION
2020
$5K
2 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2020
$580K
General Charitable Operation
2019
$207K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$94K
United for US Fund, Wells Fargo Food Security Init
2019
$76K
Education/humanitarianism
2019
$71K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$40K
Community Impact
2019
$36K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$22K
DONOR DESIGNATION PR
2019
$18K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2019
$11K
Charitable Donation
2019
$10K
DONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS
2019
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$6K
Donor Designations - General Oper.
2019
$99K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$33K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2018
$32K
Community Impact
2018
$25K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2018
$24K
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
2018
$16K
DONOR DESIGNATION PR
2018
$11K
Donor Designations - General Oper.
2018
$89K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
$35K
Community Impact
2017
$31K
DONOR DESIGNATION
2017
$30K
SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS
2017
$24K
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
2017
$16K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2017
$7K
DONOR DESIGNATION PR
2017

Funded by

$28.5M from 63 funders · 188 grants · 2017–2024

Foundation For The Carolinas

$9.4M · 7 grants · 2020–2024

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$3.8M · 6 grants · 2019–2024

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

$3.0M · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Charities Aid Foundation America

$1.9M · 7 grants · 2019–2023

United Way Worldwide

$1.4M · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.0M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Lowes Foundation

$750K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$701K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN560529948
NTEE codeT700
Subsection03
Ruling date1958-04
Formed1958
Employees60
Volunteers2029
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