United Way of Forsyth County Inc
United Way of Forsyth County Inc is a public charity based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, formed in 1974. It brings community resources and partners together to address local needs through strategic investments and partnerships intended to achieve measurable, lasting results.
United Way of Forsyth County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Forsyth County Inc gave $2.4M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,449,593
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,469
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $54,004
- Total assets
- $5,251,918
- -11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Forsyth County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 North Main St Ste 1700, Winstonsalem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 723-3601
Website: https://forsythunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Forsyth County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA ($326K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 69 grants of 170 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization identifies its work with the Forsyth County community. Its filing describes Place Matters as serving thirteen neighborhoods in northeast Winston-Salem. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Forsyth County Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 29 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2025) to $5.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $325,937 |
| Family Services Inc Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $255,117 |
| The Parenting Path Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $202,755 |
| Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $198,414 |
| The Salvation Army Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $195,929 |
| Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $154,104 |
| Winston-Salem Urban League Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $99,249 |
| Legal Aid Society of Northwest NC Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $97,304 |
| Center for Exceptional Children Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $85,026 |
| Cancer Services Inc Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $77,157 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,251,918 | $9,587,732 | $10,763,705 | $2,449,593 | 29 | $11,752 |
| 2024 | $5,898,679 | $9,278,837 | $11,721,761 | $3,708,884 | 34 | $21,848 |
| 2023 | $6,356,797 | $11,136,564 | $11,767,204 | $3,456,230 | 33 | $27,590 |
| 2022 | $7,740,159 | $13,512,937 | $14,065,128 | $4,517,501 | 38 | — |
| 2021 | $7,976,756 | $14,080,134 | $13,939,879 | $4,988,379 | 36 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to strengthen the community by identifying and addressing its most significant needs through aligned resources and strategic partnerships that achieve measurable, lasting impact.
Its filing describes community-wide initiatives focused on education, economic stability, and health. It also describes Place Matters, a place-based strategy in thirteen northeast Winston-Salem neighborhoods; Housing Matters, a collaboration supporting local homelessness-response goals; and The Forsyth Promise, which coordinates community planning and action to improve student outcomes from cradle to career.
Among its 2025 grantees, Family Services Inc says its mission is to strengthen the well-being and development of families and individuals through human services such as therapy, counseling, education, and advocacy. Financial Pathways of the Piedmont describes its work as providing personal money-management education and counseling, debt-reduction programs, and housing counseling to improve community financial well-being. Cancer Services Inc says it works to enhance health, life, and survivorship for people living with cancer. These grantees illustrate support for human services, financial well-being, and health-related work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Forsyth County reported 29 grants totaling $2,449,593. Grant amounts ranged from $7,119 to $325,937, with a median of $54,004. The grants were reported to recipients in North Carolina.
The largest reported grants included $325,937 to YWCA, $255,117 to Family Services Inc, $202,755 to The Parenting Path, $198,414 to Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, and $195,929 to The Salvation Army. Each was listed for general support. Other recipients included Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC ($154,104), Winston-Salem Urban League ($99,249), Legal Aid Society of Northwest NC ($97,304), and Center for Exceptional Children ($85,026).
The organization describes reviewing allocations and related program results annually, with individual agencies reviewed administratively every two years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Antonia Monk Richburg as president and Bill Stone as CFO. It also lists Stephen Sills End October and Rodd Smith as chief impact officers. Board members listed include Alvin Armstead, Owen Bussey, Jason Bragg, Goldie Byrd, and Christa Burger.
United Way of Forsyth County Inc is led by Antonia Monk Richburg, President on every filing since 2023; 4 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Antonia Monk Richburg
President
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$44K (2023) → $236K (2025)
David Barksdale
Board Chair
Board Member → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Lewis
Equity Chair
Board Member → Equity Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Gillespie
Chair of Nom
Board Member → Chair of Nom, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Stone
CFO
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$56K (2022) → $170K (2025)
Rodd Smith
Chief Impact
Interim CIO → Chief Impact, 2025
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $92K (2025)
Jennifer Gipp
Chief Development O
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$80K (2025)
Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet N. Spriggs
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bragg
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Skinner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Santos
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Isler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Goldie Byrd
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Logemann
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Oliver
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Lindsay
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Hartsfield
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Weaver
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Armstead
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christa Burger
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Harner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Fritz Tanner
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Mras
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Wright Lanier
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Shoesmith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney James
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wharton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Neese
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Freeman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Vaughn
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kitrinka Hariston
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen Bussey
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Palmer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Lents
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Stephen Sills (2024–2025) — Chief Impact · Filing note: Ended October
- Former: Robert Quick (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tricia McManus (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Trisha Coleman (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Letitia Wall (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Elms Allen (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Nicole (2024) — Chief Development O · Filing note: Began June
- Former: Dawn Grubbs (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jacob Horvat (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Hagler (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Waddell (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Claire Tuttle (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Coleman Team (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia S. Gordineer (2021–2023) — President · Filing note: Ended 12/2022
- Former: Debbie Wilson (2021–2023) — COO · Filing note: Ended 11/2022
- Former: Jennifer Grant Heaton (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John V. Elliott (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Mann (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Uren (2021–2023) — Vice President & Resource
- Former: Jake Horvat (2022–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Began September
- Former: Patrice Toney (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Kane (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Baker (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Betty Lou Vontsolos (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Catrina Thompson (2021–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Kelly Sutton (2021–2022) — Executive Co · Filing note: Ended August
- Former: Sallye A. Liner (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Devon Person (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kirk Saville (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Spainhour (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Barry Leonard (2021) — CFO
- Former: Chris Fox (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dave McIntosh (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elwood Robinson PhD (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marla Newman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Martin L. Holton III (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Cooper (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rogan Kersh (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $236K, to Antonia Monk Richburg (President &). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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 $2.4M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.7M across 34 grants.
What is United Way of Forsyth County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $54,004, and its average grant was $84,469, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Forsyth County Inc give grants?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (27 grants).
Does United Way of Forsyth County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Forsyth County Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Forsyth County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA ($325,937), Family Services Inc ($255,117) and The Parenting Path ($202,755), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Forsyth County Inc?
United Way of Forsyth County Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.
What does United Way of Forsyth County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to strengthen the community by identifying and addressing its most significant needs through aligned resources and strategic partnerships that achieve measurable, lasting impact. 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 forsythunitedway.org 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 23-7357234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
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