Trident United Way
Trident United Way is a 501(c)(3) public charity and federated fund established in 1944 in South Carolina. Based in North Charleston, the organization serves Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties in the Lowcountry region. For over 80 years, Trident United Way has functioned as a catalyst for community transformation, working collaboratively with hundreds of business, nonprofit, government, education, healthcare, and faith-based partners to address critical community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.9M
-7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$876K
+173.1% YoY
Grant Count
36
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+104.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Trident United Way is a catalyst for measurable community transformation. The organization unites the Tri-County to uplift families out of poverty through strategic, data-driven collaborative efforts.
Current Focus: The organization recently transitioned from a three-pronged approach to a single strategic focus on Financial Stability for Tri-County families. This shift followed more than a year of research, discussion, and consideration by the board and staff. The organization is finalizing a Bold Community Goal with input from nonprofit partners to guide this new direction.
Previous Focus Areas (2000s-2024):
- Education
- Financial Stability
- Health
Grantmaking
Trident United Way distributes grants to community partners through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Trident United Way serves three counties in South Carolina:
- Berkeley County
- Charleston County
- Dorchester County
The organization operates Resource Connection Centers (now called Centers for Strong Families) in Berkeley and Dorchester counties, providing direct assistance to households in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenues: $5,521,631
- Total Expenses: $7,519,041
- Total Assets: $18,893,170
- Annual Revenue (alternate source): $11,500,000
Staffing:
- Approximately 57-60 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,893,170 | $20,337,609 | $19,655,508 |
| Revenue | $5,521,631 | $6,110,823 | $7,714,976 |
| Expenses | $7,519,041 | $5,594,698 | $7,683,838 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $887,309 | $447,072 | $678,077 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- DJ Hampton II – President and CEO
- Roxanne Medina Solmon – Senior Vice President
- Bridget Durkan Laird – Chief Advancement Officer
- Natasha Chatman – Chief Impact Officer
- Andrew Shelton – Chief Financial Officer
- Ilze Astad – Chief Innovation Officer
- Christy Boudolf – Chief Connections Officer
- Jonathan Tuthill – Campaign Division Director
- Angelina Williams – AmeriCorps Program Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHARINE ALMQUIST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RITA BERRY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PJ BROWNING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC CRAINE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAN CURIA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REBECCA ENGELMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT FEI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHAWAN GILLIANS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MOLLIE GORE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GREGORY HABIB | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT HOWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEON JACKSON JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRANCIS JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE KORNAHRENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TODD LANT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARK LATTANZIO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATIE MCCRAVY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAUREN NILAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REV MARION PLATT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CASSANDRA PRICE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL SCARAFILE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GEONA SHAW JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MELANIE STITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD WARING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRANCES WELCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEREMY WILLITS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STUART E WOODCOCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID ZAAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM ZOBEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NATASHA CHATMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID J HAMPTON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $218,658 |
| BRADLEY DAVIS | INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $56,100 |
| DAVID J WASSERMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $154,191 |
| CHRISTINE BOUDOLF | VP COMM & VOL ENGAGEMENT | 50 | $110,554 |
| CATHERINE EASLEY | ASSOC VP OF COMMUNITY IMPACT | 50 | $105,553 |
| MARK LEWIS | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| BARBARA MELVIN | BOARD CHAIR ELECT | 5 | — |
| WENDY KOPP | ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL SAMUEL | CAMPAIGN CABINET CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER GLENN | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER BROWN | AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CHAIR | 5 | — |
| COURTNEY HOWARD | COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| BOB LOWE | FINANCE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| BRENDA SZYMANOWSKI | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| PETER LAMOTTE | MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DUSTI ANNAN | WOMEN UNITED CHAIR | 5 | — |
| TRAVIS FRANK | YOUNG LEADERS UNITED CHAIR | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Trident United Way was named Nonprofit of the Year for strengthening families across the Tri-County
Trident United Way Named Nonprofit of the Year for Strengthening FamiliesThe organization announced Community Changemaker Grant recipients
Trident United Way announces Community Changemaker Grant recipientsTrident United Way received a $10,000 grant from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing
Trident United Way Named Nonprofit of the Year for Strengthening FamiliesThe organization received $1.25 million for housing stability subgrants
Trident United Way receives $1.25M for housing stability subgrants - Who'sTrident United Way awarded $25,000 in Community Engagement Grants
Trident United Way Named Nonprofit of the Year for Strengthening FamiliesContact Information
Administrative Offices: 6296 Rivers Ave, Suite 200 North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: 843-740-9000 Fax: 843-566-7193 Email: receptionist@tuw.org Website: www.tuw.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 63305 North Charleston, SC 29419
EIN: 57-0314378
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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