United Way of Alamance County
United Way of Alamance County is a public charity based in Burlington, North Carolina, formed in 1953. It raises and grants funds to local nonprofits serving Alamance County residents, with its current community investment work emphasizing youth opportunity and financial security.
United Way of Alamance County at a glance
In short: United Way of Alamance County gave $216K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,877
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,699
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,235
- Total assets
- $1,274,556
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Alamance County
- Review Cycle
- No deadline for the 2027 cycle is stated in the available information. The 2026 application deadline was September 19, 2025, and has passed.
- Deadline
- No deadline for the 2027 cycle is stated in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 E Front Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: (336) 438-2000
Website: https://uwalamance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Alamance County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County ($22K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated grantmaking serves individuals and families living in Alamance County. IRS filing data shows that 100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Alamance County open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2025) to $432K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County Burlington, NC | Community Support | $21,500 |
| Burlington Development Corporation Burlington, NC | Community Support | $18,415 |
| Southern Alamance Family Empowerment Graham, NC | Community Support | $17,056 |
| Alamance Community College Academic & Career Readiness Graham, NC | Community Support | $16,992 |
| Citygate Dream Center Burlington, NC | Community Support | $16,787 |
| Burlington Land Trust Burlington, NC | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Women's Resource Center in Alamance County Burlington, NC | Community Support | $13,354 |
| Elon University Elon, NC | Community Support | $12,730 |
| Open Door Clinic of Alamance County Burlington, NC | Community Support | $12,235 |
| Freedom's Hope Compassionate Ministries Burlington, NC | Community Support | $10,775 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,274,556 | $739,352 | $788,264 | $215,877 | 17 | $24,829 |
| 2024 | $1,290,024 | $863,534 | $1,021,630 | $275,118 | 19 | $33,813 |
| 2023 | $1,418,286 | $1,214,817 | $1,206,717 | $366,942 | 20 | $28,498 |
| 2022 | $1,290,307 | $1,033,694 | $1,058,631 | $356,318 | 20 | $12,020 |
| 2021 | $1,473,745 | $1,051,202 | $867,815 | $230,012 | 19 | $59,900 |
| 2020 | $1,323,537 | $1,171,737 | $1,257,505 | $431,500 | 19 | $-4,038 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to radically decrease the number of families in poverty by advancing social equity practices that promote social mobility and build a resilient community. Its website describes broader focus areas of education, health, and financial stability, and says it emphasizes equity and service to vulnerable and underserved populations.
Community investment priorities vary by cycle. The 2027 cycle focuses on youth opportunity and financial security. The 2026 cycle focused on housing stability and financial security, including eviction prevention, emergency assistance, housing navigation, affordable housing, financial education, and job training.
The 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Burlington Development Corporation describes its mission as developing or assisting with housing for low-income people and families and providing services to support residents’ academic success and economic self-sufficiency. Open Door Clinic of Alamance County says it offers free health care to uninsured and indigent county residents. Alamance Partnership for Children says it supports families in creating nurturing environments for children. Benevolence Farm says it works with people impacted by the criminal legal system to cultivate leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and structural change.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports 17 grants totaling $215,877 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $7,117 to $21,500, with a median of $12,235. The funder’s website separately announced $120,000 for 16 local nonprofits for the 2026 calendar year, allocated across adult education, job training and career pathways; eviction prevention and housing retention; financial education and coaching; emergency rental, mortgage and utility assistance; and housing navigation and case management.
Among the 2025 grants, the largest included $21,500 to The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County and $18,415 to Burlington Development Corporation. Other reported awards included $17,056 to Southern Alamance Family Empowerment, $16,992 to Alamance Community College Academic & Career Readiness, and $16,787 to CityGate Dream Center. Open Door Clinic of Alamance County received $12,235, Alamance Partnership for Children received $10,000, and Benevolence Farm received $7,500.
For the 2027 cycle, the website says only organizations with an approved Letter of Intent were invited to submit a full application. The 2026 cycle’s published rules required applicants to be eligible nonprofits or qualifying governmental or faith-based entities, established for at least three years, with one full fiscal year of financials and an updated agency listing. Requests were capped at $15,000, and programs had to address housing or financial security and serve Alamance County residents. The 2026 dates and requirements describe a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Lacey Dabbs, president through October 3, 2025; Elizabeth Gordon, interim president through August 2024; Patrick Noltemeyer, chair; Adrian Daye, past chair; and Victoria Stadler, treasurer. The filing also lists Kelly Carlisle, Missy Flora, Lisa Gabel, Alejandro Garcia, and Josefvon Jones as directors.
United Way of Alamance County is led by Elizabeth Gordon, Interim President on the 2025 filing; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Gordon
Interim President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$41K (2025)
Lacey Dabbs
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$75K (2025)
Patrick Noltemeyer
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Carlisle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Garcia
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josefvon Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gabel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Wiley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wise
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorena Lara
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Flora
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Kelly
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
India Kingery
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tabitha Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tryonna Hooker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Daye
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Stadler
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Tyronna Hooker (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Heidi Norwick (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Yazmin Garcia-Rico (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lacey Way (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bobbi Ruffin-Alston (2022–2023) — Program Committee
- Former: Anita Mazyck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Long (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hardin Watkins (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Stein (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Jill Plunkett (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Janet Queen (2021–2022) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Reagan Chandler Gural (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Harris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Bryan (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: David Frazee (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Lindley (2020–2021) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Jennifer Mock (2020–2021) — Committee Council
- Former: Kate Carter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Blackwelder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marissa West (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Meredith Peffley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Mills (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Noah Sanders (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Rodney Herring (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tammy Cobb (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Bobbi Ruffin (2021) — Director
- Former: Lacy Way (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Nikki Ratliff (2020) — Chair
- Former: Pam Fox (2020) — Director
- Former: Teresa Mansfield (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $75K, to Lacey Dabbs (President Thru 10/03/25). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Alamance County
How much does United Way of Alamance County give each year?
United Way of Alamance County gave $216K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $275K across 19 grants.
What is United Way of Alamance County's typical grant size?
United Way of Alamance County's median grant in 2025 was $12,235, and its average grant was $12,699, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Alamance County that year got $13K on average.
Where does United Way of Alamance County give grants?
United Way of Alamance County gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, NC (12 grants) and Graham, NC (3 grants).
Does United Way of Alamance County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Alamance County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (17 grants).
Who are United Way of Alamance County's largest grantees?
United Way of Alamance County's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County ($21,500), Burlington Development Corporation ($18,415) and Southern Alamance Family Empowerment ($17,056), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Alamance County?
United Way of Alamance County reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $739K.
What does United Way of Alamance County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to radically decrease the number of families in poverty by advancing social equity practices that promote social mobility and build a resilient community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Alamance County?
United Way of Alamance County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwalamance.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Alamance County's EIN?
United Way of Alamance County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0599239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Alamance County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-alamance-county-morg_f94652caa3ed43ca9299fffa2f30b2b8
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