United Way of Forsyth County
The United Way of Forsyth County foundation ("foundation") was formed for the purposes of providing a resource for funds for areas of need within the community that have been identified by united way and other charitable organizations as areas of high priority. The foundation will also carry out fundraising activities with an emphasis on bequests and planned giving.
United Way of Forsyth County at a glance
In short: United Way of Forsyth County gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,880
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,880
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,880
- Total assets
- $11,941,330
- +1.4% vs 2024
- 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.
Who United Way of Forsyth County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Exchange Club Center for ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $419K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Club Center for Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $26,880 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,941,330 | $209,903 | $280,065 | $26,880 | 1 | $209,903 |
| 2024 | $11,773,838 | $184,782 | $231,768 | $20,000 | 1 | $184,782 |
| 2023 | $11,622,634 | $273,672 | $717,445 | $419,250 | 4 | $173,672 |
| 2022 | $11,897,129 | $361,256 | $168,856 | — | — | $183,678 |
| 2021 | $12,734,987 | $113,166 | $128,576 | — | — | $97,963 |
About United Way of Forsyth County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Forsyth County is a public charity, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $210K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Forsyth County is led by Antonia Monk Richburg, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Antonia Monk Richburg
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Vaughan
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Upchurch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Baughan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wells
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Lawyer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Cathy Coles (2021–2024) — Executive Di · Filing note: Ended August 2023
- Former: David Wharton (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Elms Allen (2021–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Rich Keshian (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Gordineer (2021–2023) — President An · Filing note: Ended 12/2022
- Former: Sallye Liner (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Lynne Fuller-Andrews (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.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Forsyth County
How much does United Way of Forsyth County give each year?
United Way of Forsyth County gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is United Way of Forsyth County?
United Way of Forsyth County reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $210K.
Where does United Way of Forsyth County operate?
United Way of Forsyth County has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is United Way of Forsyth County's EIN?
United Way of Forsyth County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2649556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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