United Way of Central Alabama Inc
United Way of Central Alabama is a nonprofit organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to building better, stronger, and more equitable communities. Founded in 1923, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and has maintained tax-exempt status since November 1941. The organization actively engages across six counties—Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount, and St. Clair—to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and improve their community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$141.4M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.0M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
113
-5.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$230K
+7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and improve their community.
The organization focuses on four key building blocks: education, income, health, and access to services. Primary program areas include:
Health & Well-Being: Programs addressing hunger, community health, mental health, and youth wellness. The organization provided 322,907 clients with health, medical, or nutrition-related services and distributed 26,573,265 meals to fight hunger. Mental health services reached 35,957 individuals through crisis counseling and intervention.
Education & Youth Development: 72,654 youth participated in social-emotional learning programs.
Services for Vulnerable Populations: 10,983 people with disabilities received services designed to improve quality of life.
Community Information Network: United Way takes a leadership role in building 2-1-1, a statewide information network ensuring all Alabamians have access to available resources.
Emerging Health Issues: The organization partners with others to address emerging health challenges, including mental health improvement and domestic violence prevention.
Grantmaking
United Way of Central Alabama operates as a grantmaking organization with significant funding capacity. The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Central Alabama serves six counties in Central Alabama: Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount, and St. Clair. The organization also has funding activity in Georgia and operates statewide initiatives through the 2-1-1 information network.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $141,449,883
- Total revenues: $128,204,679
- Total expenses: $126,769,304
- Total giving: $71,789,636
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $122,000,000
- Expenses: $117,000,000
- Total assets: $131,000,000
- Total liabilities: $23,900,000
The organization maintains substantial financial capacity with assets exceeding $141 million and annual revenues exceeding $128 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $141,449,883 | $131,021,753 | $121,934,888 |
| Revenue | $128,204,679 | $121,925,338 | $110,390,660 |
| Expenses | $126,769,304 | $116,974,301 | $109,270,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,650,645 | $1,600,244 | $1,051,509 |
| 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
250 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
The organization employs 249 staff members. Key executives mentioned include:
- Maggie McDonald: Vice President, Legacy Gifts
- Amanda Cumbie: Ryan (title not fully specified in sources)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A LANGLOH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $544,505 |
| CHIP BIVINS JR | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JOHN TURNER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DOUG COLTHARP | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD L RAND JR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALAN ROGERS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| C MATTHEW LUSCO | CHAIR OF AUDIT | 1 | — |
| DR TRACEY MORANT ADAMS | CHAIR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT | 1 | — |
| KEN CARLSON | CHAIR OF INVESTMENTS | 1 | — |
| JEFF STONE | CHAIR OF LEGACY GIFTS | 1 | — |
| ALESIA JONES | CHAIR OF COMMUNITY INITIATES | 1 | — |
| LEROY ABRAHAMS | CAMPAIGN CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MALLIE IRELAND | COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER | 1 | — |
| JOE HAMPTON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| J MICHAEL KEMP SR | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| DOW BRIGGS MD | EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| EMMETT E MCLEAN | EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN ARMSTRONG | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| LAURA CLARKE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| NANCY GOEDECKE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ANOOP MISHRA | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BIELEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARY OTULANA | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JAY BRANDRUP | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| BILL BLACKMAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MYLA CALHOUN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| SHERI COOK | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARY WYATT CRENSHAW | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ANDREW ROBISON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| NATHANIEL DRUMMOND | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| AIMEE COMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ELEANOR GRIFFIN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ALLEN DUNN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| HUNTER HILL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| BILL CONNOR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| LUCY MARSH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| KATIE BEE MARSHALL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| KIRK FORRESTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARK MCKINNON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| NICK WILLIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| HANS SITARZ | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JEFF GRANTHAM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JIM SMITH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| WENDY PADILLA-MADDEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DR MARK SULLIVAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| BO TAYLOR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DARYL GRANT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DENSON FRANKLIN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ZACHARY GENTILE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH HUNTLEY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA STATON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JAMES MOWERY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DAVID WALKER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| KELLY CARLTON | EXECUTIVE VP & COO | 40 | $270,675 |
| CHRIS SMITH | SR VP & CFO | 40 | $202,861 |
| JOHN MARTIN | SR. VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMEN | 40 | $198,349 |
| KATRINA WATSON | SR. VP COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $170,769 |
| KARLA LAWRENCE | SR. VP COMMUNITY INITIATIV | 40 | $170,843 |
| DOUG GOODWIN | VP INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 40 | $150,184 |
| CHIP GRAHAM | SR. VP MARKETING | 40 | $166,530 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**February 2024:** United Way of Central Alabama received a $2.5 million grant to support students and families in Fairfield, expanding access to services in the community.
United Way of Central Alabama awards Community Project Grants to 15 Sh...**Childcare Expansion:** Recent grants have been awarded to expand and accelerate high-quality childcare access in Central Alabama.
United Way of Central Alabama awards Community Project Grants to 15 Sh...**Community Project Grants:** The organization awarded Community Project Grants to 15 Shelby County agencies, supporting local nonprofit initiatives.
United Way of Central Alabama awards Community Project Grants to 15 Sh...**Rating Recognition:** United Way of Central Alabama achieved a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting strong commitment to accountability and organizational effectiveness.
United Way of Central Alabama awards Community Project Grants to 15 Sh...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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