Umoja Village
Umoja Village is a South Carolina-based charitable organization founded in 2020 and based in Aiken. It connects underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized people with services and resources, and supports community initiatives intended to advance unity, equity, and inclusion.
Umoja Village at a glance
- Total assets
- $100,921
- -66.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $126,881
- -68.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $325,726
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Umoja Village
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6645, Aiken, SC 29804-6645
Phone: (803) 226-0150
Website: https://umojavillage.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Umoja Village funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Umoja Village says it works in Aiken County and neighboring towns. Its 2024 grant announcement describes the supported projects as primarily serving underrepresented, underserved, and marginalized communities in Aiken County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County Aiken, SC | Medications and medical supplies to assist low income families | $8,000 |
| Christ Central Ministry Inc New Ellenton, SC | Building renovations | $5,000 |
| National Society of Black Engineers Alexandria, VA | Youth mentorship programming and leadership training | $4,000 |
| Aiken County NAACP Youth Council Aiken, SC | Leadership training for youth | $3,000 |
| Successteam Montmorenci, SC | Youth mentorship program | $3,000 |
| Carolina Snipers Aiken, SC | Assist with facility rental for a youth mentorship program | $2,500 |
| The Palmetto Flames Aiken, SC | Transportation support for youth mentorship activities | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Titans Graniteville, SC | Youth mentorship | $1,000 |
| The Matthews Foundation Aiken, SC | Provide homeless or displaced children with resources during Christmas time | $500 |
| Hope & Promise Literacy Foundation North Augusta, SC | Books for youth mentorship literacy project | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing also describes a one-time $250,000 contribution from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, awarded in 2024 for community projects. The filing says the funds were not deposited until the end of the year and spending began in January 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,921 | $126,881 | $325,726 | — | — |
| 2024 | $299,766 | $408,305 | $387,361 | $30,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $278,822 | $431,368 | $150,609 | $13,900 | 1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Umoja Village states its mission is to cultivate a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment by promoting unity and connecting people affected by prejudice or systemic bias with needed resources. Its stated work includes resource navigation and advocacy, crime prevention, support for adults seeking a second chance, and small minority business development.
The organization’s 2025 filing describes Project Bounce Back, which supports adults seeking assistance with needs such as housing, transportation, and employment-related initiatives. It also describes Heads In Beds, which provided beds or other essential furniture to clients who had found stable housing after being unhoused. These are services to participants, not grants to outside applicants.
Umoja Village also reports making grants to community organizations. One 2024 recipient, the National Society of Black Engineers, describes its own mission as increasing minority participation and access to engineering.
Grantmaking
Umoja Village reported giving $30,000 through 10 grants in 2024. The listed awards ranged from $500 to $8,000. Its website says the awards were selected after a review of applications, mandatory attendance at a grant workshop, interviews with applicants, and committee deliberation; recipients must submit an accountability report after spending the funds. The organization also states that its cumulative funding allocations exceeded $65,000 since the process began in 2021.
The 2024 recipients included the Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County ($8,000), Christ Central Ministry in New Ellenton ($5,000), the National Society of Black Engineers CSRA Augusta Jr. Chapter ($4,000), the Aiken County NAACP Youth Council ($3,000), and the SuccessTeam Foundation for Youth Development ($3,000). Other awards went to the Carolina Snipers AAU Athletic Program ($2,500), the Palmetto Flames AAU Athletic Program ($2,500), the SC Titans Elite AAU Athletic Program ($1,000), Hope & Promise Literacy Foundation ($500), and The Matthews Foundation ($500).
The organization’s 2025 filing also describes grants to vetted businesses completing an eight-week business-training program through an entrepreneurship partnership. The filing does not state the total awarded or number of business grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Billy Morris as board chair; Ronald Brown as vice chair; Kimberly Toney as secretary; Leroy Myrick as treasurer; and Donald Wesby, Richard Johnson Jr, Debbie Williams, Rachel Toney, Kizzy Harris-Tobin, and Keith Myrick as board members. The organization’s website identifies Donna Moore Wesby as co-founder and CEO and names Don and Donna Moore Wesby as founders.
Umoja Village is led by Donna Moore Wesby, CEO Cofounder on every filing since 2023; 5 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Moore Wesby
CEO Cofounder
On filings since 2023
85 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $85K (2025)
Billy Morris
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Wesby
Chief Operations Officer
Executive Assistant → Chief Operations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
21 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $26K (2025)
Grace Preston
Board Member
Communications Adviser → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Jahleel Johnson
Executive Assistant
Board Member → Executive Assistant, 2024
On filings since 2023
21 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Cynthia Holland
Executive Assistant
New on the 2025 filing
21 hrs/week
$19K (2025)
Debbie Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Wesby
Cofounder Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Myrick
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Toney
Board Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Myrick
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Toney
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Johnson Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Brown
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Velice Cummings
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Quattlebaum
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kizzy Harris-Tobin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Amelia Butler McKie (2023–2024) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Malcolm Banks (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald McKie (2023–2024) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Sidney Moore (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mason Cummings (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Zharnae Thomas (2024) — Executive Assistant
- Former: Cynthia Green (2023) — Executive Assistant
- Former: Dorcus Coleman (2023) — Receptionist
- Former: Kinsley Hall (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Woodrow Evans (2023) — Security Spiritual Adviser
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Donna Moore Wesby (CEO Cofounder). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Umoja Village
How large is Umoja Village?
Umoja Village reported $101K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What does Umoja Village fund?
Umoja Village states its mission is to cultivate a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment by promoting unity and connecting people affected by prejudice or systemic bias with needed resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Umoja Village?
Umoja Village has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check umojavillage.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Umoja Village make grants?
Umoja Village says it works in Aiken County and neighboring towns. Its 2024 grant announcement describes the supported projects as primarily serving underrepresented, underserved, and marginalized communities in Aiken County.
What is Umoja Village's EIN?
Umoja Village's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4066068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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