United Way of Central Alabama Inc
United Way of Central Alabama Inc. is a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama, formed in 1955. It supports nonprofit and community partners working to improve health, education, financial stability, and access to services in Central Alabama.
United Way of Central Alabama Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Central Alabama Inc gave $26.0M across 113 grants in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Alabama. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,953,396
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 113
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $229,676
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $93,728
- Total assets
- $141,449,883
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (11 of 113, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Central Alabama Inc
- How to Apply
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For County Project Grants, applicants must log in, provide services in the county for which they seek funding, and serve residents of that county. The grantee portal provides application guidelines and requirements for available opportunities.
- Review Cycle
- The listed County Project Grants application period is June 1–30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed County Project Grants application period is June 1–30, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 320189, Birmingham, AL 35232-0189
Phone: (205) 251-5131
Website: https://uwca.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Central Alabama Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Region ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
548 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 548 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWCA states that it is engaged in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties. For its 2024 grants, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 2% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 113 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of Central Alabama Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 113 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $252K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $102K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24.4M (2021) to $28.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 113 grants totaling $26.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Region Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $2,519,873 |
| Salvation Army - Birmingham Alabama Area Command Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $1,492,219 |
| YWCA of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $1,351,332 |
| Gateway Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $1,018,024 |
| Bridgeways (Formerly Camp Fire AL) Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs, Donor Designated for General Support | $855,059 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs, Donor Designated for General Support | $834,465 |
| Childrens Aid Society Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $810,591 |
| YMCA of Greater Birmingham Inc Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $742,900 |
| Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $737,561 |
| Workshops Inc Birmingham, AL | General Operating Costs | $675,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,449,883 | $128,204,679 | $126,769,304 | $25,953,396 | 113 | $2,650,645 |
| 2023 | $131,021,753 | $121,925,338 | $116,974,301 | $25,681,350 | 120 | $1,600,244 |
| 2022 | $121,934,888 | $110,390,660 | $109,270,156 | $24,835,502 | 112 | $1,051,509 |
| 2021 | $126,895,540 | $107,396,497 | $104,089,817 | $24,364,252 | 102 | $1,645,247 |
| 2020 | $119,005,962 | $105,612,443 | $97,656,247 | $28,034,464 | 101 | $1,384,639 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
UWCA’s stated mission is “to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.” Its work includes health and well-being, crisis response and access to services, early childhood development and education, financial stability, housing, hunger relief, mental health, senior support, and youth programs.
Its funding supports a range of community organizations. For example, Gateway describes its mission as being “a game changer for Alabama children and families”; Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama says it aims “to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold”; and United Ability says it connects people with disabilities to their communities and empowers them to live full and meaningful lives. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address crisis services, childcare, senior services, and cancer support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, UWCA reported 113 grants totaling $25,953,396. Grant amounts ranged from $5,331 to $2,519,873, with a median grant of $93,728. The largest awards included $2,519,873 to American Red Cross – Mid Alabama Region, $1,492,219 to Salvation Army – Birmingham Alabama Area Command, $1,351,332 to YWCA of Central Alabama, and $1,018,024 to Gateway. These grants were listed for general operating costs. Other notable awards included $810,591 to Children’s Aid Society, $737,561 to Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama, and $665,389 to Crisis Center.
UWCA’s County Project Grants are for short-term projects and one-time expenses with a positive impact on residents of Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair, or Walker counties. Eligible applicants include public entities, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and community-based groups; applicants must provide services in the county and serve its residents. Organizations may apply for up to $2,500, with awards made at the discretion of the county’s UWCA County Advisory Board. The organization directs applicants to its grantee portal for active and past opportunities, guidelines, and application submissions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A. Langloh as President & CEO; Chip Bivins Jr. as Board Chair; John Turner as Immediate Past Chair; Doug Coltharp as Vice Chair; Edward L. Rand Jr. as Treasurer; and Alan Rogers as Secretary. It also lists C. Matthew Lusco as Chair of Audit, Dr. Tracey Morant Adams as Chair of Community Impact, Ken Carlson as Chair of Investments, and Jeff Stone as Chair of Legacy Gifts.
United Way of Central Alabama Inc is led by John A. Langloh, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 60 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Langloh
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$425K (2020) → $545K (2024)
Alesia Jones
Chair of Community Initiates
Board of Directors → Chair of Community Initiatives, 2021
Chair of Community Initiatives → Chair of Community Initiates, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Bivins Jr.
Board Chair
Executive Committee → Vice Chairman of the Board, 2021
Vice Chairman of the Board → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Stone
Chair of Legacy Gifts
Ex-Officio → Chair of Legacy Gifts, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Carlson
Chair of Investments
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Morant Adams
Chair of Community Impact
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Matthew Lusco
Chair of Audit
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Abrahams
Campaign Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Graham
Senior Vice President Marketing
Senior Vice President & Marketing → Senior Vice President Marketing, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $167K (2024)
Doug Goodwin
Vice President Information Systems
Vice President & Information Systems → Vice President Information Systems, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Karla Lawrence
Senior Vice President Community Initiativ
Senior Vice President & Community Initiatives → Senior Vice President Community Initiatives, 2022
Senior Vice President Community Initiatives → Senior Vice President Community Initiativ, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Kelly Carlton
Executive Vice President & COO
Executive Vice President, COO & CFO → Executive Vice President & COO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $271K (2024)
Chris Smith
Senior Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $203K (2024)
John Martin
Senior Vice President Resource Development
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $198K (2024)
Katrina Watson
Senior Vice President Community Impact
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $171K (2024)
Alan Rogers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Coltharp
Vice Chair
Campaign Chair → Executive Committee, 2022
Executive Committee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dow Briggs MD
Ex-Officio
Executive Committee → Campaign Chair, 2023
Campaign Chair → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Rand Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Griffin
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmett E. McLean
Ex-Officio
Campaign Chair → Executive Committee, 2023
Executive Committee → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hans Sitarz
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Smith
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hampton
Executive Committee
Board of Directors → Executive Committee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Turner
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chairman of the Board → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Bee Marshall
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Marsh
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mallie Ireland
Community Volunteer
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Community Volunteer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wyatt Crenshaw
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Goedecke
Board of Directors
Chair of Legacy Gifts → Board of Directors, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bielen
Board of Directors
Board of Directors → Executive Committee, 2021
Executive Committee → Board of Directors, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Cook
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bo Taylor
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Brandrup
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sullivan
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myla Calhoun
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Blackman
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Connor
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denson Franklin
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Huntley
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael Kemp Sr.
Executive Committee
Board of Directors → Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Mowery
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Forrester
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Drummond
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Gentile
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Robison
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anoop Mishra
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Grant
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Grantham
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Clarke
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Otulana
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Willis
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Armstrong
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Comer
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Dunn
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Walker
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Hill
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark McKinnon
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Staton
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Padilla-Madden
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Alan Register (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Bryson Stephens (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: John Hackett (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Todd Carlisle (2020–2023) — Chair of Audit
- Former: Paula Drake (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Raymond Harbert Jr. (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Yolanda Fox (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Rebekah Elgin-Council (2022–2023) — Chair of Marketing & Communications
- Former: Andrea Smith (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Dawn Helms Sharff (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Greg Curran (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Greg King (2020–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Mark A. Crosswhite (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Matthew Dent (2020–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Robert Aland (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Samuetta Nesbitt (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Communications
- Former: Kevin Ward (2021–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Krystal Drummond (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Lauren Pearson (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Maggie Brooke (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Mark Imig (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Rich Wederman (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Sara Newell (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Alex Dudchock (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Crawford Jones (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Donnie Stanley (2020) — Executive Committee
- Former: Holman Head (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: John Owen (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jonathan Porter (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Lisa Herring (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Nelson Bean (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Ray Melick (2020) — Chair of Community Initiatives
- Former: Samuel M. Tortorici (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Sheryl W. Kimerling (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Sonja J. Keeton (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Stephanie Hill Alexander (2020) — Chair of Public Relations & Community Affairs
- Former: Thomas Hill (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: William J. Rushton III (2020) — Honorary Life Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $545K, to John a Langloh (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Alabama Inc
How much does United Way of Central Alabama Inc give each year?
United Way of Central Alabama Inc gave $26.0M across 113 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25.7M across 120 grants.
What is United Way of Central Alabama Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Central Alabama Inc's median grant in 2024 was $93,728, and its average grant was $229,676, across 113 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Central Alabama Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does United Way of Central Alabama Inc give grants?
United Way of Central Alabama Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (61 grants), Clanton, AL (6 grants), Jasper, AL (5 grants) and Pell City, AL (4 grants).
Does United Way of Central Alabama Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of United Way of Central Alabama Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (105 of 113) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are United Way of Central Alabama Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Central Alabama Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Region ($2,519,873), Salvation Army - Birmingham Alabama Area Command ($1,492,219) and YWCA of Central Alabama ($1,351,332), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Central Alabama Inc?
United Way of Central Alabama Inc reported $141.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $128.2M.
What does United Way of Central Alabama Inc fund?
UWCA’s stated mission is “to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Central Alabama Inc?
For County Project Grants, applicants must log in, provide services in the county for which they seek funding, and serve residents of that county. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Central Alabama Inc's EIN?
United Way of Central Alabama Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0288846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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