United Way of East Mississippiinc
United Way of East Mississippi Inc. is a public charity based in Meridian, Mississippi. Formed in 1960, it says it works to improve lives by mobilizing the community through giving, advocacy, and volunteering. Its 2024 filing describes its program as providing community welfare and social services in Meridian and Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
United Way of East Mississippiinc at a glance
In short: United Way of East Mississippiinc gave $231K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Mississippi. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,380
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,282
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $837,524
- +43.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (57% 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 East Mississippiinc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3219, Meridian, MS 39303
Phone: (601) 693-2732
Website: https://unitedforunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of East Mississippiinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dollywood Foundation ($99K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 58 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its program as serving Meridian and Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Mississippi and Tennessee; 57% of grant dollars went to Mississippi recipients and 43% to Tennessee recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of East Mississippiinc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2020) to $333K (2018). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dollywood Foundation Pigeon Forge, TN | Community Welfare and Social Services | $99,481 |
| Multi-County Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $25,000 |
| Care Lodge Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $15,500 |
| Salvation Army Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $14,100 |
| Boy Scouts Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $14,000 |
| Love's Kitchen Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $13,500 |
| Hope Village for Children Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $12,000 |
| Wesley House Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $8,300 |
| Free Clinic of Meridian Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $7,500 |
| Others Under 5000 Meridian, MS | Community Welfare and Social Services | $7,399 |
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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 | $837,524 | $976,360 | $722,805 | $231,380 | 12 | $664 |
| 2023 | $585,363 | $573,562 | $738,922 | $240,890 | 12 | $416 |
| 2022 | $750,025 | $546,491 | $875,977 | $222,998 | 12 | $135 |
| 2021 | $1,063,635 | $837,749 | $825,670 | $207,675 | 12 | $312 |
| 2020 | $1,065,683 | $1,236,127 | $780,218 | $206,432 | 10 | $484 |
| 2018 | $460,392 | $795,327 | $922,431 | $332,831 | 15 | $307 |
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 the community by giving, advocating, and volunteering.” Its 2024 grants were reported for community welfare and social services.
The grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations serving different community needs. Hope Village for Children says its mission is to provide care for neglected and abused children. The Free Clinic of Meridian describes itself as a free medical clinic for working-poor people in its area who are not eligible for Medicaid or other medical insurance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, United Way of East Mississippi reported 12 grants totaling $231,380. Grants ranged from $7,300 to $99,481, with a median of $12,750. The largest grants went to the Dollywood Foundation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ($99,481), Multi-County in Meridian ($25,000), Care Lodge in Meridian ($15,500), the Salvation Army in Meridian ($14,100), and the Boy Scouts in Meridian ($14,000). Hope Village for Children received $12,000, and the Free Clinic of Meridian received $7,500.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Kate Davis, Holley Davis, Brittney Mosely, Jackie Hester, Mike Evans, Eric Prince, Russell Huntley, Loretta Hulin, Matt Davis, and Randy Carroll.
United Way of East Mississippiinc is led by Lance Burnham, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lance Burnham
Board President
Director → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Prince
Director
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holley Davis
Director
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hester
Director
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Hulin
Director
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Evans
Director
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynnita Bartee
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Young
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Irby
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lowe
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Mosely
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa McGlawn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Carroll
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Huntley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Moore
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Northam
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Danny Thomas (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Tyler Walton (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Gibson (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Casey Holladay (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: James Rush (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Leia Hill (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa McGowan (2023) — Director
- Former: Kristi Tew (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Williams (2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Carter (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Kym Parnell (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Lafondra Kenny (2020–2021) — Wlc Chair
- Former: Scott Strasser (2021) — Director
- Former: Angela Payne (2018–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Brice Richardson (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Craig Hitt (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Adrian Cross (2018) — Director
- Former: Kelly McQuaig (2018) — Director
- Former: Kristi Hodges (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of East Mississippiinc
How much does United Way of East Mississippiinc give each year?
United Way of East Mississippiinc gave $231K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $241K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of East Mississippiinc's typical grant size?
United Way of East Mississippiinc's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $19,282, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of East Mississippiinc that year got $25K on average.
Where does United Way of East Mississippiinc give grants?
United Way of East Mississippiinc gives mostly in Mississippi: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Meridian, MS (10 grants).
Does United Way of East Mississippiinc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of East Mississippiinc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Welfare and Social Services" (12 grants).
Who are United Way of East Mississippiinc's largest grantees?
United Way of East Mississippiinc's largest 2024 grantees include Dollywood Foundation ($99,481), Multi-County ($25,000) and Care Lodge ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of East Mississippiinc?
United Way of East Mississippiinc reported $838K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $976K.
What does United Way of East Mississippiinc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community by giving, advocating, and volunteering.” Its 2024 grants were reported for community welfare and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of East Mississippiinc?
United Way of East Mississippiinc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedforunitedway.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of East Mississippiinc's EIN?
United Way of East Mississippiinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0387703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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