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United Way of Greater High Point Inc

HIGH POINT, NC EIN: 56-0547486 Website

United Way of Greater High Point is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in High Point, North Carolina. Founded in 1935 (originally as the "Community Chest"), the organization brings together people, resources, and funding to build strong and vibrant communities. The organization operates as a subordinate entity under Upic Solutions and serves as a community-based grantmaking and fundraising organization.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.6M

+3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.5M

-1.4% YoY

Grant Count

40

+2.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$62K

-3.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: United Way of Greater High Point brings together people, resources and funding to build strong and vibrant communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The organization focuses on making measurable impact in four key areas:

  1. Education – Preparing local children academically and socially; supplying parents with tools to meet parenting challenges; partnering with youth development and mentoring programs to ensure at-risk youth meet their full potential. In 2024-2025, 48% of allocated dollars were invested in education and thriving children and families programs.

  2. Financial Stability – Ensuring community members in crisis or transition successfully access available resources.

  3. Health – Supporting healthy communities across the region.

  4. Community Resiliency – Building resilience within the communities served.

The organization is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, recognizing disparities in the community and working to dismantle structural racism and other forms of injustice.

Grantmaking

In 2024-2025, United Way of Greater High Point allocated **$2,181,215** to **59 programs** across **24 local partner agencies**. The organization funds programs that touch approximately 95,000 people annually.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

United Way of Greater High Point serves the communities of:

  • High Point
  • Archdale
  • Trinity
  • Jamestown

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

AsheboroColfaxGreensboroHigh PointJamestownLexingtonThomasvilleWashingtonWinston SalemWinstonsalem

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year 2025:

  • Total Revenue: $4,620,065
  • Total Expenses: $4,494,598
  • Total Assets: $7,639,660
  • Total Liabilities: $508,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$6M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$7,639,660$7,379,685$6,356,501
Revenue$4,620,065$5,401,768$4,344,379
Expenses$4,494,598$4,413,092$4,203,444
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$325,106$134,077$113,195
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$734K$1M$2M$3M32 grants202033 grants202126 grants202226 grants202339 grants202440 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

YWCA OF HIGH POINT$264KFAMILY SERVICE OF THE PI…$229KYMCA OF GREATER HIGH POINT$208KTHE SALVATION ARMY OF HI…$164KBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GR…$152KBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS…$143KCOMMUNITY CLINIC OF HIGH…$96KCOUNTY OF GUILFORD$88KHOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT$87KSENIOR RESOURCES OF GUIL…$86K

Grant Size Distribution

164 grants across all recorded years

83<$50K47$50–100K33$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ywca of High Point ($263,590), Family Service of the Piedmont ($228,957), Ymca of Greater High Point ($208,032).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES OF GUILFORD HIGH POINT, NCPREVENTION SERVICES AND DESIGNATIONS$45,631
AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER HIGH POINT-DAVIDSON CHAPTER GREENSBORO, NCEMERGENCY SERVICES AND DESIGNATIONS$51,276
ARC OF HIGH POINT HIGH POINT, NCADVOCACY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HEALTH LIVING, AND DESIGNATIONS$52,434
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CENTRAL PIEDMONT HIGH POINT, NCMATCHES, MENTORYING CHILDREN OF PRISONERS, AND DESIGNATIONS$142,553
BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA OLD NORTH STATE COUNCIL GREENSBORO, NCSCOUTING AND DESIGNATIONS$47,982
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER HIGH POINT HIGH POINT, NCEDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS, AND DESIGNATIONS$151,679
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - HIGH POINT HIGH POINT, NC21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS, GRAND PALS, VOLUNTEERS/JUMP START READING, AND DESIGNATIONS$76,720
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - RANDOLPH COUNTY ASHEBORO, NCPERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM, MENTORING/TUTORING, TRANSITIONS, AND DEISGNATIONS$45,793
COMMUNITY CLINIC OF HIGH POINT HIGH POINT, NCINDIGENT CARE AND DESIGNATIONS$95,753
COUNTY OF GUILFORD HIGH POINT, NCCHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS$88,409

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel identified include:

  • Jane Liebscher – President
  • Bobby Smith – President
  • Joe Barnes – Vice President Resource Development
  • Dana Murdock – Board Member
  • Katrina Thompson – Board Member

The organization employs 12-13 staff members.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

JANE LIEBSCHERPRESIDENT$113KBETSY LOWDERCFO$110K

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
TOMMY REIDPAST BOARD CHAIR2
JOANNA NIFONGSTRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR2
BRANDON FLINCHUMBOARD CHAIR2
CHRIS BRYAN2025 CAMPAIGN CHAIR2
KEVIN GRIERCOMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR2
KEN BOWLINGTREASURER2
SUSAN FAGGDIRECTOR1
SCOTTI TESCHKEDIRECTOR1
MATT PENLEYDIRECTOR1
JOE FISHERDIRECTOR1
DAVE TAYLORDIRECTOR1
TONY BERTSCHIDIRECTOR1
ROB BLAKELYDIRECTOR1
MATT SINKBOARD CHAIR-ELECT2
WEAVER WALDENDIRECTOR1
KATRINA THOMPSONSECRETARY2
IRINA MALTSEVADIRECTOR1
ADAM HOOVER2024 CAMPAIGN CHAIR2
DANA MURDOCKDIRECTOR1
MYRA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR1
JANE LIEBSCHERPRESIDENT40$113,428
BETSY LOWDERCFO40$110,072

Contact Information

Address: 815 Phillips Avenue High Point, NC 27262-7017

Phone: (336) 883-4127 Fax: (336) 883-6928 Email: info@unitedwayhp.org Website: unitedwayhp.org

EIN: 56-0547486 Tax-Exempt Status: Since August 1942

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does United Way of Greater High Point Inc fund?

**Mission Statement:** United Way of Greater High Point brings together people, resources and funding to build strong and vibrant communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The organization focuses on making measurable impact in four key areas: 1. **Education** – Preparing local children academically and socially; supplying parents with tools to meet parenting challenges; partnering with youth development and mentoring programs to ensure at-risk youth meet their full potential. I…

How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater High Point Inc?

In 2024-2025, United Way of Greater High Point allocated **$2,181,215** to **59 programs** across **24 local partner agencies**. The organization funds programs that touch approximately 95,000 people annually. The organization works with hundreds of community volunteers to raise and allocate funding to support partner agencies addressing unmet community needs.

Where does United Way of Greater High Point Inc make grants?

United Way of Greater High Point serves the communities of: • High Point • Archdale • Trinity • Jamestown

What size grants does United Way of Greater High Point Inc award?

In 2025, United Way of Greater High Point Inc awarded 40 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is United Way of Greater High Point Inc's EIN?

United Way of Greater High Point Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0547486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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