United Way Association of South
United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Columbia, South Carolina. Established in 1963 and granted tax-exempt status in May 1970, the organization operates as a state-level association serving the United Way system across South Carolina. UWASC functions as a member services organization and philanthropic entity focused on strengthening local United Way chapters and coordinating statewide initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
-29.9% YoY
Grant Count
23
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$184K
-39.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the United Way Association of South Carolina is to maximize the capacity and effectiveness of local United Ways and to provide leadership on issues of significance to the United Way system in South Carolina.
Primary program areas include:
- Member Services: Facilitating and improving the operations of 22 local United Way members served across the state
- SC 2-1-1: Providing a single point of access for people in need, serving as a liaison to screen and direct individuals to proper resources and agencies
- Quality Childcare Policy: Grants and initiatives to promote quality childcare
- Disaster Assistance: Support for communities affected by disasters
- Public Policy: Leadership and advocacy on issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic sector
- AmeriCorps Programs: Funding and support for AmeriCorps initiatives providing services in education and financial stability
Grantmaking
UWASC distributes funding to support local United Way operations and community-focused initiatives. The organization provides grants and funding to AmeriCorps programs and supports various community service organizations across South Carolina. Recent activity indicates the organization continues to award funding for programs addressing education, financial stability, and community services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWASC serves all of South Carolina, with a primary focus on supporting its 22 local United Way member organizations throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $6,527,496
- Total Expenses: $6,968,339
- Total Assets: $3,499,411
- Total Liabilities: $1,410,000
- Number of Employees: 11
Historical Context:
- Annual Income: $6.5M
- Annual Revenue: $6.5M
- Total Assets: $3.5M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,499,411 | $3,875,464 | $3,946,255 |
| Revenue | $6,527,496 | $9,687,910 | $17,066,320 |
| Expenses | $6,968,339 | $8,721,726 | $16,217,992 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $75,896 | $74,898 | $3,359 |
| 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
143 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way Association of South
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY WELL | CEO | 40 | $93,896 |
| CLARENCE BATTS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAREN CULLEY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GARY CANNON | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| YOLANDA MCCRAY | CPO COUNCIL | 1 | — |
| CAROL BURDETTE | PUBLIC POLIC | 1 | — |
| MISSY SANTORUM | SC SERVICE C | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN BARP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DALE DOUTHAT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASON ECKENSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA FAWCETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN MICKALONIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARISEL LOSA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENDA MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| STEPHANIE PFIEFFER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARLO RAYMARK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAIGE STEPHENSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY STOUDENMIRE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONNY SUPPLEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHLOE TONNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAYTEE WATSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MILLERCIN WEEKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1818 Blanding Street Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 929-1000
Fax: (803) 233-8417
Website: www.uwasc.org
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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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