Lake Martin Area United Way
Lake Martin Area United Way is a Form 990 (a public charity) based in Alexander City, Alabama. It raises and distributes funds to support nonprofit organizations and community initiatives serving the Lake Martin area, with its stated service area including Coosa and Tallapoosa Counties.
Lake Martin Area United Way at a glance
In short: Lake Martin Area United Way gave $283K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $283,100
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,481
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,420,108
- +14.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lake Martin Area United Way
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 876, Alexander City, AL 35011-0876
Phone: (256) 329-3600
Website: https://unitedwaylakemartin.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lake Martin Area United Way
Who Lake Martin Area United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($30K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization identifies Coosa and Tallapoosa Counties in Alabama as its service area. Its agency-funding criteria require applicants to provide services in one or both counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lake Martin Area United Way open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $251K (2021) to $296K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Alexander City, AL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Tallapoosa Aid to People Alexander City, AL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Tri-County Children's Advocacy Ctr Dadeville, AL | General Support | $24,000 |
| Alexander City Meals on Wheels Alexander City, AL | General Support | $23,000 |
| Alexander City Rescue Squad Alexander City, AL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Area Referral & Information Service Alexander City, AL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Volunteer Connections of Central AL Alexander City, AL | General Support | $14,500 |
| Tallapoosa Co Sheriff Girls Ranch Camp Hill, AL | General Support | $14,000 |
| Lake Martin Trailblazers Alexander City, AL | General Support | $13,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexander City, AL | General Support | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,420,108 | $842,508 | $580,515 | $283,100 | 21 | $85,018 |
| 2023 | $2,109,891 | $751,609 | $558,040 | $296,100 | 23 | $132,695 |
| 2022 | $1,837,715 | $583,186 | $492,259 | $251,000 | 19 | $65,901 |
| 2021 | $2,014,442 | $642,272 | $552,556 | $251,000 | 20 | $68,059 |
| 2020 | $1,789,498 | $569,910 | $601,749 | $294,500 | 21 | $57,493 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated by the organization is “to empower our communities through the mobilization of people and resources to foster meaningful connections, drive impactful solutions, and improve lives.” Its four focus areas are youth opportunity, healthy communities, financial security, and community resiliency.
The organization funds nonprofit partners providing local services. For example, Area Referral & Information Service, which received $15,000 in 2022, states that its mission is to provide transportation to Tallapoosa County residents. The Learning Tree Inc., which received $7,500, describes its work as caring for, educating, and habilitating children and adults with developmental disabilities. Rape Counselors of East Alabama Inc., which received $6,000, says it provides crisis counseling to sexual-assault victims and their families and community awareness about sexual assault.
Grantmaking
Reported grantmaking was $251,000 across 19 grants in 2022 and $251,000 across 20 grants in 2021. The 2024 filing reports a grant count of zero. The reported totals and counts do not specify a typical award size.
The organization’s website describes an annual agency-funding process: requests are evaluated in the fall, with award notices in January of the following year. It says funding requests must be submitted each year and awards are not guaranteed from one year to the next. Its agency application is listed as open and is submitted through an online portal that requires an account. Required application materials include an agency budget and an agency services and demographics form; a recent Form 990 and board list are strongly recommended. Incomplete applications are not accepted, and applicants are instructed to fill every field, using “N/A” where applicable.
The website’s stated eligibility criteria include providing services in Coosa and/or Tallapoosa County; having IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status for at least one year; meeting state and federal nonprofit requirements; and maintaining administrative overhead at or below 30% of the organization’s total budget. Applicants must align with the funder’s mission and impact areas. The organization notes that its board may change or modify eligibility conditions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Craddock as president; Tucker Nall as first vice president; Kenyatta Simmons as second vice president; Stacy Shaw as secretary/treasurer; Amanda Thomas as past president; Scott Blake as trustee/director; and Michel Bryan, Paula Davenport, Riley Goree, and Lizi Arbogast Gwin as directors.
Lake Martin Area United Way is led by Patrick Craddock, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Craddock
President
Secretary → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Stover
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott Blake
Trustee & Director
Director → Trustee & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Adam Wade
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bridget Thornell
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Denise Walls
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jessica Locke
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lizi Arbogast Gwin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Howell
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michel Bryan
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Riley Goree
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jaden Tuck
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Paula Davenport
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Amanda Thomas
Past President
2nd Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenyatta Simmons
2nd Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tucker Nall
1st Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy Shaw
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Sandra Carlisle (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Holly Williams (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Wayne Smith (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Abby Guy (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Carolyn Beeker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Todd (2020–2022) — Direcrtor
- Former: Jeff Lynn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Fox (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Ammons (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Sherry Henderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Kiendrick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vivian Autry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Lee (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chante Ruffin (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Kristi Boone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Hodges (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Baker (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lake Martin Area United Way
How much does Lake Martin Area United Way give each year?
Lake Martin Area United Way gave $283K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $296K across 23 grants.
What is Lake Martin Area United Way's typical grant size?
Lake Martin Area United Way's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,481, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lake Martin Area United Way give grants?
Lake Martin Area United Way gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexander City, AL (10 grants), Dadeville, AL (3 grants) and Auburn, AL (2 grants).
Does Lake Martin Area United Way give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lake Martin Area United Way's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Lake Martin Area United Way's largest grantees?
Lake Martin Area United Way's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($30,000), Tallapoosa Aid to People ($30,000) and Tri-County Children's Advocacy Ctr ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lake Martin Area United Way?
Lake Martin Area United Way reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $843K.
What does Lake Martin Area United Way fund?
The mission stated by the organization is “to empower our communities through the mobilization of people and resources to foster meaningful connections, drive impactful solutions, and improve lives.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lake Martin Area United Way?
Lake Martin Area United Way has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaylakemartin.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lake Martin Area United Way's EIN?
Lake Martin Area United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0888608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lake Martin Area United Way funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lake-martin-area-united-way-morg_850b2e8c361b45cbab9d655c57835930
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