Barnwell County United Way
Barnwell County United Way is a public charity based in Barnwell, South Carolina. Formed in 1974, it solicits contributions from businesses and individuals and distributes them to service organizations assisting individuals and families in need.
Barnwell County United Way at a glance
In short: Barnwell County United Way reported $38K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $38,441 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -87.2% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $107,471
- -22.1% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $107,471
- -74.3% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $81,630
- -78.6% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Barnwell County United Way
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 189, Barnwell, SC 29812
Phone: (803) 621-2850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barnwell County United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing describes its programs as serving the Barnwell and Allendale County, South Carolina, area. The listed 2022 recipients are in Barnwell and Allendale, South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $301K (2022). In 2023 it reported $38K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Housing & Comm Dev Barnwell, SC | — | $40,250 |
| Barnwell County School Dist Williston, SC | — | $30,000 |
| Foodshare Bamberg Bamberg, SC | — | $24,600 |
| Allendale County School Dist Fairfax, SC | — | $20,000 |
| Bamberg County School Dist Denmark, SC | — | $20,000 |
| Barnwell County Help Line Barnwell, SC | — | $15,750 |
| Dig Development Program Simpsonville, SC | — | $15,400 |
| Allendale County Alive Allendale, SC | — | $12,000 |
| Shop Her Closet Bamberg, SC | — | $12,000 |
| Ned Branch Thrifty Shopper Barnwell, SC | — | $10,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s filing states that the FY2022 revenues and expenses on its previously submitted FY2023 Form 990 were incorrect, and that the amended return reflects the actual figures submitted and accepted for FY2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,471 | $107,471 | $81,630 | $38,441 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $138,040 | $418,953 | $381,331 | $300,800 | 24 | — |
| 2021 | $100,418 | $91,948 | $116,994 | $5,500 | 1 | $4 |
| 2020 | $125,464 | $98,300 | $98,013 | $22,500 | 3 | $6 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it solicits and collects contributions from businesses and individuals, then manages their allocation and distribution to service organizations that assist individuals and families in need. Its program description says it coordinates, solicits, and receives funds for distribution to health, recreation, and welfare programs and agencies in the Barnwell and Allendale County area.
Among its 2022 grantees, Barnwell County Help Line describes its mission as providing a 24-hour crisis center for area dependents. Allendale County ALive says it fosters self-sufficiency through programs supporting educational, economic, health, housing, and social development for Allendale County citizens.
Grantmaking
The reported grant count was 24 in 2022, with grants totaling $300,800. Two reported recipients were Barnwell County Help Line, which received $15,750, and Allendale County ALive, which received $12,000. A typical grant size is not stated. In 2021, the organization reported one grant totaling $5,500; in 2023, it reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ferlecia Cuthbertson as CPO; Cheryl Long as Chairman; David Berry as Vice Chairman; Karen Bodiford as Treasurer; and Denise Long, Beth Overton, Josh Givens, and Michelle Brown as members.
Barnwell County United Way is led by Cheryl Long, Chairman on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cheryl Long
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beth Overton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ferlecia Cuthbertson
Cpo
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $29K (2023)
Karen Bodiford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Berry
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denise Long
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Josh Givens
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michelle Brown
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Kathy Tharin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pam Lott (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Trena Crosby (2022) — Director
- Former: Virginia Nettles (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Dell Hayes (2021) — Interim Cpo
- Former: Denise Ryans-Long (2020) — Outgoing Treasurer
- Former: Frank Washington (2020) — Director
- Former: James Wallace (2020) — Director
- Former: John Haskell (2020) — Cpo
- Former: John McHenry (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Lonnie Hosey (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Willis Jolly (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $29K, to Ferlecia Cuthbertson (CPO).
Frequently asked questions about Barnwell County United Way
How much does Barnwell County United Way give each year?
Barnwell County United Way reported $38K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it gave $301K across 24 grants.
How large is Barnwell County United Way?
Barnwell County United Way reported $107K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $107K.
What does Barnwell County United Way fund?
The organization states that it solicits and collects contributions from businesses and individuals, then manages their allocation and distribution to service organizations that assist individuals and families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barnwell County United Way?
Barnwell County United Way has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Barnwell County United Way make grants?
The organization’s filing describes its programs as serving the Barnwell and Allendale County, South Carolina, area. The listed 2022 recipients are in Barnwell and Allendale, South Carolina.
What is Barnwell County United Way's EIN?
Barnwell County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7331931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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