United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County is a public charity based in Danville, Virginia. It funds programs and initiatives delivered by supported agencies, participates in community collaborations, and works to address local needs in education and youth development, basic needs, and economic opportunity.
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County at a glance
In short: United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County gave $174K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. 5% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $174,131
- -20.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,292
- -28.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,184
- Total assets
- $698,165
- -2.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
- Contact
Mailing address: 308 Craghead Street Suite 102E, Danville, VA 24540
Phone: (434) 792-3700
Website: https://unitedwaydpc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Danville-Based Tutorial Prog ($11K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its community work as serving the Danville-Pittsylvania County area and the Dan River Region. In the 2026 filing, all reported grant dollars went to Virginia recipients; listed recipients include organizations in Danville, Blairs, and other Virginia locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2026) to $281K (2021). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $174K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danville-Based Tutorial Prog Danville, VA | Allocations | $11,112 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,972 |
| Southern Area Agency on Aging Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,540 |
| Just Kids Child Development Center Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,432 |
| Danville Speech and Hearing Center Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,324 |
| House of Hope Inc Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,156 |
| The Salvation Army Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,120 |
| DPS Educational Foundation Danville, VA | Allocations | $9,120 |
| Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity Danville, VA | Allocations | $8,904 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Danville Danville, VA | Allocations | $8,568 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $698,165 | $433,530 | $449,512 | $174,131 | 21 | $15,372 |
| 2025 | $717,321 | $362,518 | $558,753 | $218,973 | 19 | $26,486 |
| 2024 | $931,200 | $492,299 | $521,460 | $209,613 | 15 | $28,409 |
| 2023 | $960,967 | $645,414 | $519,570 | $222,026 | Total only | $91,345 |
| 2022 | $892,884 | $516,444 | $547,106 | $261,971 | 16 | $175 |
| 2021 | $972,501 | $544,681 | $542,371 | $280,536 | 16 | $324 |
| 2020 | $955,093 | $509,656 | $544,914 | $254,695 | 16 | $875 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to make lasting, measurable change in the community conditions that affect us most.” Its 2025 filing describes its program as acquiring, uniting, and focusing community resources to create sustained, measurable change in community conditions.
The website identifies literacy and economic resiliency as current areas of impact. Literacy priorities include helping students read at grade level by third grade, reducing barriers to learning to read, and involving parents and caregivers in children’s literacy. Economic resiliency priorities include career counseling and coaching, adult literacy and credential programs, removing barriers to workforce participation, and rent or utilities assistance paired with financial literacy. The organization’s 2024–2026 impact page also describes priorities in youth education and support, and temporary food, housing, and other assistance.
The 2026 filing lists allocations to organizations including Danville-based tutorial, youth, aging, child development, speech and hearing, shelter, housing, and neighborhood organizations. The grantees describe their own missions: for example, Big Brothers & Big Sisters says it creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth; Just Kids Child Development Center says it provides a safe environment for children’s development; and House of Hope says it provides emergency and transitional shelter. These are grantee descriptions, not statements of the funder’s own services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $174,131. Grants ranged from $5,759 to $11,112, with a median of $8,184. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
The largest reported awards included Danville-Based Tutorial Program ($11,112), Big Brothers & Big Sisters ($9,972), Southern Area Agency on Aging ($9,540), Just Kids Child Development Center ($9,432), and Danville Speech and Hearing Center ($9,324). Each was listed with the purpose “ALLOCATIONS.” Other listed recipients included House of Hope ($9,156), The Salvation Army ($9,120), DPS Educational Foundation ($9,120), Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity ($8,904), and Boys & Girls Club of Danville ($8,568).
The organization’s filing describes a written monitoring policy under which grant monitoring is conducted four to six months after an award, with recommendations when needed concerning administrative, financial, or program documentation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2026 filing are Amanda Paez, chair; Chris Albrecht, vice chair, community impact; April Love-Loveless, vice chair, marketing and communications; David Hawker, vice chair, operational excellence; Keddra Walker, vice chair, resource development; Heather Satterfield, vice chair, volunteer development; and directors Chris Adcock, Alvin Crider, Susan Demasi, and Stetson Franklin.
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County is led by Cathy Gore, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cathy Gore
President & CEO
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $82K (2026)
Amanda Paez
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Demasi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Crider
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Hairston
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Moore-Sparks
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faith O'Neil
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Singleton
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stetson Franklin
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Harris
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Adcock
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hawker
Vice Chair & Operational Excellence
Vice Chair, Resource Development & Treasurer → Vice Chair & Resource Development, 2025
Vice Chair & Resource Development → Vice Chair & Operational Excellence, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Satterfield
Vice Chair & Volunteer Development
Past Cahir → Director, 2024
Director → Vice Chair & Volunteer Development, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Love-Loveless
Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications
Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications → Vice Chair & Marketing, 2025
Vice Chair & Marketing → Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keddra Walker
Vice Chair & Resource Development
Director → Vice Chair & Community Impa, 2025
Vice Chair & Community Impa → Vice Chair & Resource Development, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Albrecht
Vice Chair & Community Impact
Director → Vice Chair & Community Impact, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Alan Spencer (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Lee Smallwood (2020–2025) — Past Chair, Vice Chair & V
- Former: Ted Laws (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dave Cumbo (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Billy Wooten (2022–2024) — Vice Chair & Community Impact
- Former: Crystal Cobbs (2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Funkey (2024) — Director
- Former: Teresa Petty (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lori Flanigan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Wanda Carter (2023) — Director
- Former: Donna Higdon (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jennifer Smith (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Kelly Fitzgerald (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Meagan Baker (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Phillip Gardner (2020–2022) — Past Cahir
- Former: Andrew Becker (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $82K, to Cathy Gore (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
How much does United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County give each year?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County gave $174K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $219K across 19 grants.
What is United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's typical grant size?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's median grant in 2026 was $8,184, and its average grant was $8,292, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County that year got $7K on average.
Where does United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County give grants?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (17 grants).
Does United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Allocations" (21 grants).
Who are United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's largest grantees?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's largest 2026 grantees include Danville-Based Tutorial Prog ($11,112), Big Brothers & Big Sisters ($9,972) and Southern Area Agency on Aging ($9,540), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County reported $698K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $434K.
What does United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to make lasting, measurable change in the community conditions that affect us most.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaydpc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's EIN?
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0526200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-danville-pittsylvania-county-morg_f06c6f077e3d4c0f86ef13f83069c71d
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