EIN 56-0529948

United Way of Greater Charlotte

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The mission of United Way of Central Carolinas is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their community.
Also known as...
United Way of Central Carolinas
Total revenues
$24,251,139
2022
Total expenses
$20,846,388
2022
Total assets
$28,665,296
2022
Num. employees
41
2022

Program areas at United Way of Greater Charlotte

Community investment: the community investment process is focused on economic mobility across the region, while also helping provide a safety net for people and families in need. Annually, United Way of Greater Charlotte (uwgc) invests in more than 100 local nonprofit agencies and initiatives through the funding provided by generous corporate, public sector and individual donors.continued on schedule o
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.
Government grants: uwgc 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.continued on schedule o.
Critical needs: uwgc understand that many people across the four-county region are living in a crisis situation every day. Uwgc is committed to changing that by providing flexible funding to more than 100 non-profits working year-round to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents.2-1-1: nc 2-1-1 is a service provided by the United Way of north carolina and is north carolina's resource for free information and referral services regarding health and human services and resources. Nc 2-1-1 has a database of over 19,000 resources, including food pantries, homeless shelters, utility and rental assistance, health clinics, prescription drug assistance, counseling and substance abuse services, child care resources, senior resources, resources for persons with disabilities and much more. Volunteerism: uwgc's volunteer engagement efforts align with the overall strategic direction of the organization by focusing on generating real impact for our partner nonprofit agencies and raising revenue to further our mission. Skill-based volunteering and fee-for-service managed projects are the primary areas of emphasis. Through our website we offer referrals for individuals, groups or companies looking for volunteer opportunities and encourage them to make arrangements directly with those agencies listed. Uwgc also engages volunteers through board/committee and community investment volunteer opportunities.

Grants made by United Way of Greater Charlotte

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Housing CollaborativeProgram Operating Costs; Restricted Program Funding To Advance Contracted Outcomes$1,054,938
The Salvation Army / Territorial HeadquartersProgram Operating Costs; Restricted Program Funding To Advance Contracted Outcomes; Donor Designated 3rd Party for Program Operating Costs$770,205
Care RingProgram Operating Costs; Donor Designated 3rd Party for Program Operating Costs$458,155
...and 178 more grants made totalling $12,653,029

Who funds United Way of Greater Charlotte

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$1,337,718
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$1,337,718
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$551,554
...and 62 more grants received totalling $6,480,343

Personnel at United Way of Greater Charlotte

NameTitleCompensation
Laura Yates ClarkPresident and Chief Executive Officer$258,523
Cassie BoeschChief Marketing Officer
Bob YoungChief of Staff
Clint HillChief Development Officer$152,585
Robert GranowDirector of Finance$80,465
...and 43 more key personnel

Financials for United Way of Greater Charlotte

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$22,944,285
Program services$59,551
Investment income and dividends$149,653
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$846
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$482,716
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$614,088
Total revenues$24,251,139

Form 990s for United Way of Greater Charlotte

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-04990View PDF
2020-062021-03-31990View PDF
2019-062019-12-13990View PDF
2018-062019-02-21990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,337,718 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
April 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
601 E Fifth St 350
Charlotte, NC 28202
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Website URL
unitedwaygreaterclt.org/ 
Phone
(704) 372-7170
Facebook page
UWCentralCarolinas 
Twitter profile
@myuwcc 
IRS details
EIN
56-0529948
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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