United Way of Forsyth County Inc
United Way of Forsyth County Inc is a public charity based in Cumming, Georgia, formed in 1990. Its stated mission is to improve lives in the community by mobilizing the caring power and spirit of its citizens, with work centered on health, education, financial stability, basic needs, and economic mobility.
United Way of Forsyth County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Forsyth County Inc gave $421K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $420,791
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,053
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,620
- Total assets
- $3,763,663
- +39.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Forsyth County Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Capacity Building Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1350, Cumming, GA 30028-1350
Phone: (770) 781-4110
Website: https://unitedwayforsyth.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from United Way of Forsyth County Inc
Capacity Building Grants
United Way of Forsyth County Inc
Amount
Up to $75,000 annually, totaling up to $225,000 over a 3-year period
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Community Impact Grants
United Way of Forsyth County Inc
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
United Way of Forsyth County Grants - Tier 1: Community Impact Grants
United Way of Forsyth County Inc
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who United Way of Forsyth County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia Highlands Medical Services ($123K). Together the top 10 received $378K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 100 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving its community and states that its 2024 investment reached all areas of the community. Its 2024 grants went primarily to Georgia recipients: 97% of grant dollars were reported in Georgia, with 3% listed as “?”. The donation form offers county designations for Forsyth County and Dawson County, and the 2024 filing reports a Dawson County campaign.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of Forsyth County Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
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 $421K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $421K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Highlands Medical Services Cumming, GA | Annual Fund | $123,000 |
| Children's Center for Hope & Healin Gainesville, GA | Annual Fund | $53,400 |
| Rape Response Inc Gainesville, GA | Annual Fund | $42,080 |
| Boy Scouts Jefferson, GA | Annual Fund | $36,350 |
| Mentor Me North Georgia Cumming, GA | Annual Fund | $27,500 |
| Bald Ridge Lodge Cumming, GA | Annual Fund | $27,238 |
| Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson Inc Dawsonville, GA | Annual Fund | $24,000 |
| CASA of Forsyth County Inc Cumming, GA | Annual Fund | $21,620 |
| American Red Cross Gainesville, GA | Annual Fund | $11,945 |
| Other - Less Than 5000 | Annual Fund | $11,275 |
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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 | $3,763,663 | $2,317,082 | $1,210,401 | $420,791 | 15 | $83,494 |
| 2023 | $2,703,519 | $1,194,532 | $1,369,881 | $730,554 | 22 | $45,772 |
| 2022 | $2,886,729 | $1,426,806 | $1,510,304 | $974,911 | 18 | $23,327 |
| 2021 | $3,057,225 | $1,457,615 | $1,343,816 | $870,831 | 13 | $4,491 |
| 2020 | $2,955,618 | $1,579,664 | $1,714,204 | $1,189,808 | 32 | $20,007 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization says that quality education can lead to stable employment, financial stability, the ability to meet basic needs, and good health. Its 2024 filing lists health, education, and financial stability/basic needs/economic mobility as areas of focus, with respective shares of 49%, 35%, and 16%.
The 2024 filing reports an investment of $825,026 in approximately 50 health and human service agencies and programs. It also describes activities including school-supply collection, student therapeutic services, tax preparation for eligible taxpayers, credit recovery support, and community resource guides.
Among 2024 grantees, Georgia Highlands Medical Services describes its mission as providing primary health care regardless of a person’s ability to pay. The Children’s Center for Hope & Healing says it works to break the cycle of child sexual abuse and prevent children’s victimization. Rape Response describes its work as providing support, advocacy, and education to the community and survivors of sexual assault. Mentor Me says it serves at-risk school-age children and youth through positive role models, while Bald Ridge Lodge describes services supporting young men in group-home, independent-living, and community-based settings. CASA of Forsyth County says its volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children until they reach a safe, permanent home.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $420,791. Grant amounts ranged from $5,535 to $123,000, with a median of $21,620. The largest reported grants included $123,000 to Georgia Highlands Medical Services, $53,400 to the Children’s Center for Hope & Healing, $42,080 to Rape Response Inc, $36,350 to Boy Scouts, $27,500 to Mentor Me North Georgia, and $27,238 to Bald Ridge Lodge. The listed grants generally give “ANNUAL FUND” as their purpose.
The organization’s 2024 filing says that, as funds are available, its board makes community grant funds accessible for new or expanded projects consistent with its funding emphasis. A community grants committee of volunteers reviews applications; applicants may be asked to present to the committee, and committee members may visit programs. The filing does not specify application materials or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Blake Boling as treasurer; Michael Callahan and Cindy Johnson as vice presidents of community; and Allen Bowns, Vedika Datta, Ann Decherd, Ryan Hammonds, Cheryl Kearney, Donnie Kehrli, and Josh Lowe as directors.
United Way of Forsyth County Inc is led by Beth Ready, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 22 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Ready
President
Vice President & Community Investment → President-El, 2022
President-El → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mancuso
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elesha Prince
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Bowns
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Kearney
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolanda Wilkerson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Lowe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Samples
Director
Director → Vice President Community, 2023
Vice President Community → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Stewart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ozzie Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Decherd
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Price-Bennett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Souza
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Kehrli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janna Shacklett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy O'Dell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hammonds
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vedika Datta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Johnson
Vice President Community
Director → Vice President Community, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Callahan
Vice President Community
Director → Vice President Community, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Boling
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meri-Leigh Smith
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Jake Kelsoe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rupal Vaishnav (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Kronenberg (2020–2023) — President El
- Former: Denise Leeson (2020–2022) — Vice President Community
- Former: Lauren Wright (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Hoffman (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mary Beth Byerly (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kiran Manchikanti (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David McKee (2022) — Director
- Former: John Turner (2022) — Director
- Former: Clayton Rhoads (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Donna Drake (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Eric Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Josh Turner (2021) — Director
- Former: Brandi Burgess (2020) — Vice President & Community Investment
- Former: Brian D. Work (2020) — Vice President & Community Impact
- Former: Christopher Leblanc (2020) — Director
- Former: Christopher Light (2020) — Director
- Former: Kris-Ann Nansen (2020) — Director
- Former: Laurie Cole (2020) — Director
- Former: Leon Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Mitch Young (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Forsyth County Inc
How much does United Way of Forsyth County Inc give each year?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc gave $421K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $731K across 22 grants.
What is United Way of Forsyth County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,620, and its average grant was $28,053, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Forsyth County Inc give grants?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cumming, GA (6 grants), Gainesville, GA (3 grants) and Dawsonville, GA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Forsyth County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Forsyth County Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Forsyth County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Georgia Highlands Medical Services ($123,000), Children's Center for Hope & Healin ($53,400) and Rape Response Inc ($42,080), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Forsyth County Inc?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does United Way of Forsyth County Inc fund?
The organization says that quality education can lead to stable employment, financial stability, the ability to meet basic needs, and good health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Forsyth County Inc?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayforsyth.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Forsyth County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1925396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Forsyth County Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-forsyth-county-inc-morg_90c73f928d174b18bd553493717c5ab0
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