Griffin Spalding County United Way
The mission of the Griffin-spalding county united way is to improve people's lives through the investment of available resources to address community needs.
Griffin Spalding County United Way at a glance
In short: Griffin Spalding County United Way gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,208
- -54.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,535
- -39.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $1,500,320
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Griffin Spalding County United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stepping Stones ($18K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Griffin Spalding County United Way gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2025) to $290K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones Griffin, GA | Program | $18,000 |
| Salvation Army Griffin, GA | Program | $15,708 |
| Council on Aging Griffin, GA | Program | $9,000 |
| Griffin Area Resource Center Griffin, GA | Program | $7,500 |
| Midway Recovery Griffin, GA | Program | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross - CMWGA Lagrange, GA | Program | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,500,320 | $61,887 | $102,411 | $63,208 | 6 | $2,753 |
| 2024 | $1,371,512 | $214,286 | $192,712 | $139,000 | 8 | $16,203 |
| 2023 | $1,231,490 | $258,287 | $225,452 | $134,243 | 7 | $40,239 |
| 2022 | $1,092,213 | $243,405 | $276,371 | $185,336 | 9 | $32,537 |
| 2021 | $1,333,206 | $280,475 | $289,431 | $198,109 | 10 | $64,893 |
| 2020 | $1,256,078 | $419,365 | $367,455 | $290,132 | 15 | $113,876 |
About Griffin Spalding County United Way
Based on IRS filings
Griffin Spalding County United Way is a public charity, based in Griffin, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Griffin Spalding County United Way is led by Carl Tims, CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl Tims
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jackie Wilson
President
Member at La → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Jenkins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrea Griffin
Member at La
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Member at La, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Hamilton
Member at La
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Latha Ravi
Member at La
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ryan Peavyhouse
Member at La
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Crystal Stevenson
Member at La
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Rainwater
Member at La
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Bearchell
Controller
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
George McCanless
Past CEO
CEO → Past CEO, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Curtis Jones
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Elaine White (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Smith (2020–2024) — Personnel Ch
- Former: Randy Peters (2020–2024) — Member at La
- Former: Mary Birchfield (2022–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Keith Simmons (2023–2024) — Member at La
- Former: William Thorpe (2023–2024) — Member at La
- Former: Becky Custer (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bonnie Pfrogner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan McLean (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Stewart (2020–2022) — Allocations
- Former: Jessica Mills (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Miles Neville (2020–2022) — Campaign Cha
- Former: Rita Bagwell (2020–2022) — Member at La
- Former: Tiffany Willacker (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: William Wilson (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Spalding County United Way
How much does Griffin Spalding County United Way give each year?
Griffin Spalding County United Way gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $139K across 8 grants.
What is Griffin Spalding County United Way's typical grant size?
Griffin Spalding County United Way's median grant in 2025 was $8,250, and its average grant was $10,535, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Griffin Spalding County United Way give grants?
Griffin Spalding County United Way gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Griffin, GA (5 grants).
Does Griffin Spalding County United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Griffin Spalding County United Way's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (6 grants).
Who are Griffin Spalding County United Way's largest grantees?
Griffin Spalding County United Way's largest 2025 grantees include Stepping Stones ($18,000), Salvation Army ($15,708) and Council on Aging ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Griffin Spalding County United Way?
Griffin Spalding County United Way reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What is Griffin Spalding County United Way's EIN?
Griffin Spalding County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6044667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Griffin Spalding County United Way funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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