The United Way of Southeast
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI IMPROVES LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES AROUND OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM ITS FOUR COUNTY SERVICE AREA. OUR FOCUS IS ON IMPROVING THE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH OF FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMPANIES, GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$493K
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$45K
About The United Way of Southeast
Based on IRS filings
The United Way of Southeast is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HATTIESBURG, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $493K. Net investment income was $236K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,456,358 | $2,365,777 | $1,992,621 |
| Revenue | $1,397,741 | $1,356,315 | $977,616 |
| Expenses | $1,178,398 | $1,037,095 | $1,188,399 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $236,376 | $62,669 | $-40,878 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The United Way of Southeast
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Christian Services Inc ($143,000), Edwards Street Fellowship Center ($60,000), Hope Community Collective ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOC FOR THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $30,000 |
| CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $32,500 |
| CHRISTIAN SERVICES INC HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $143,000 |
| DOMESTIC ABUSE FAMILY SHELTER LAUREL, MS | — | $25,000 |
| DUBARD SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH LAN HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $27,500 |
| EDWARDS STREET FELLOWSHIP CENTER HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $60,000 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $15,190 |
| HOPE COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE COLUMBIA, MS | — | $60,000 |
| KIDS HUB ADVOCACY CENTER HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $40,000 |
| PINE BELT FOUNDATION HATTIESBURG, MS | — | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE ANTHONY | VICE-RESOURC | — | — |
| CHASE BARNES | MEMBER | — | — |
| JACLYN BAYLIS | PAST BOARD C | — | — |
| CELESTE BROWN | VICE-RESOURC | — | — |
| JANA CAUSEY | MEMBER | — | — |
| PHYLLIS CHAMBERS-BERRY | MEMBER | — | — |
| JERRY DEFATTA | BOARD CHAIR | — | — |
| SHAMEIKA DONALDSON | MEMBER | — | — |
| TORI GEIGER | MEMBER | — | — |
| JEFFREY GEORGE | MEMBER | — | — |
| CHER HARVEY | MEMBER | — | — |
| RYAN HINTON | MEMBER | — | — |
| ZACH HOWELL | MEMBER | — | — |
| ANNIE JACKSON | MEMBER | — | — |
| FRANK JAMES | MEMBER | — | — |
| ANN CLAIRE KELLY | MEMBER | — | — |
| TYLER LOFTON | COMMUNITY IM | — | — |
| CHRIS MILES | MEMBER | — | — |
| KEVIN MORRIS | AUDIT COMMIT | — | — |
| KYLE NAPIER | MEMBER | — | — |
| NED NELSON | MEMBER | — | — |
| TERESA POOLE | MEMBER | — | — |
| ALEXIS RUTLAND | MEMBER | — | — |
| ADAM SCHRAEDER | MEMBER | — | — |
| TRISTIAN WASHINGTON | MEMBER | — | — |
| KAREN GRIFFIS | SECRETARY/ T | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The United Way of Southeast?
The United Way of Southeast is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HATTIESBURG, MS. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The United Way of Southeast?
As of 2025, The United Way of Southeast holds $2.5M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $493K in 2025.
Where does The United Way of Southeast operate?
The United Way of Southeast has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What size grants does The United Way of Southeast award?
In 2025, The United Way of Southeast awarded 11 grants totaling $493K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The United Way of Southeast's EIN?
The United Way of Southeast's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0410475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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