United Way of Iredell County Inc
United Way of Iredell County Inc is a public charity based in Statesville, North Carolina. It brings together local partners and resources to address health and human-service needs, with work centered on health, education, and financial stability for people in Iredell County.
United Way of Iredell County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Iredell County Inc gave $685K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in North Carolina. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $684,967
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,051
- +59.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,918
- Total assets
- $4,337,926
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- 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 Iredell County Inc
- How to Apply
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Agencies can set up a profile in the application portal and submit requests for listed opportunities. The organization’s agency information page also invites agencies to join its volunteer center.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1312, Statesville, NC 28687
Phone: (704) 872-3000
Website: https://uwiredell.org
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 Iredell County Inc
Endowment for the Future Grants
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund
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Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund
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Who United Way of Iredell County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iredell Co Partnership for Y ($132K). Together the top 10 received $529K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 121 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving Iredell County. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Iredell County Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $24K repeat.
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 $566K (2024) to $919K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $685K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iredell Co Partnership for Y Statesville, NC | General Support | $131,908 |
| Fifth St Ministries Statesville, NC | General Support | $67,655 |
| Council on Aging Statesville, NC | General Support | $60,572 |
| Childrens Homes of Iredell Statesville, NC | General Support | $53,577 |
| North Carolina Community Fnd Raleigh, NC | General Support | $40,000 |
| Hospice of Iredell County Statesville, NC | General Support | $37,589 |
| Rebuilding Together Charlotte, NC | General Support | $37,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Statesville, NC | General Support | $35,886 |
| Pharos Parenting Statesville, NC | General Support | $33,570 |
| YMCA - Statesville Statesville, NC | General Support | $30,918 |
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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 | $4,337,926 | $1,783,457 | $1,616,194 | $684,967 | 19 | $412,079 |
| 2024 | $3,940,901 | $1,439,804 | $1,267,379 | $566,439 | 25 | $380,995 |
| 2023 | $3,955,462 | $946,836 | $1,198,723 | $594,386 | 24 | $112 |
| 2022 | $3,864,133 | $683,964 | $1,004,640 | $567,364 | 24 | $-396 |
| 2021 | $4,609,422 | $1,851,508 | $1,215,130 | $919,292 | 29 | $799,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the community by uniting partners to meet local health and human-service needs. It says it fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Iredell County.
Its 2024 filing describes partner grants to locally serving nonprofits, an Iredell Housing Fund launched in early 2024, and capacity and collaboration services. The filing reports that the housing fund supported home repairs, first-time homebuyer counseling and down-payment assistance, and services for people needing shelter or emergency support to maintain housing. Capacity and collaboration work included a volunteer recruitment platform, information and referral services, delivery services for food and diapers, disaster response, and a collaborative grant cycle.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Hospice of Iredell County says it provides compassionate care to patients and families; Children’s Hope Alliance says it provides hope, health, and healing; and Iredell Christian Ministries says it serves people in crisis through a food pantry and financial assistance.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $684,967. Grant amounts ranged from $10,975 to $131,908, with a median of $30,918. The largest listed awards included $131,908 to Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, $67,655 to Fifth Street Ministries, $60,572 to Council on Aging, and $53,577 to Children’s Homes of Iredell. The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
The organization’s website describes an agency portal for submitting requests through its current application opportunities. Its 2023 Endowment Request for Proposals sought proposals for housing solutions, support for early educators, or direct life-skills instruction. That past cycle required a letter on agency letterhead, a detailed project budget, and a sustainability plan; projects already funded by United Way of Iredell County and building or infrastructure proposals were excluded. Proposals were to exceed $25,000, and collaborative proposals were encouraged. The stated deadline was September 15, 2023, so that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brett Eckerman as Executive Director. It also lists Dr. Jeff James as VP Collab., Steve Garrett as VP Comm. Inv., Ray Englebert as At Large, and Dawn Kufahl, Kelly Smith, Gregory Cain, Leigh Whitfield, Melanie Sleime, and Sherisha Hills as directors.
United Way of Iredell County Inc is led by Brett Eckerman, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 31 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Eckerman
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$70K (2022) → $89K (2025)
Erskine Smith
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Granade
Endowment Chair
Past President → Campaign Cha, 2022
Campaign Cha → Endowment Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bardoni
Campaign Chair
Director → Campaign Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Mull
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Lent
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Viera
Director
President → Past Chair, 2024
Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Nichols
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Sanders
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Atwell
Director
Director → Campaig, 2023
Campaig → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Rath
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Moore
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Cain
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Meier
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nakayla Griffin
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanae Sump McLean
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Gordon
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Kufahl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Whitfield
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Sleime
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherisha Hills
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Chambers
At Large
At Large Member → Director, 2024
Director → At Large, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Addison
Vice President Housing
Director → Vice President Committee Investment, 2024
Vice President Committee Investment → Vice President Housing, 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff James
Vice President Collab.
Director → Camp. Co-Chr., 2024
Camp. Co-Chr. → Vice President Collab., 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Prevette
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cook
Vice President Planning
Director → Planning Chair, 2024
Planning Chair → Vice President Planning, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Englebert
At Large
At Large Member → Director, 2024
Director → At Large, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Garrett
Vice President Committee Investment
Director → Vice President Committee Investment, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawne Clark
Past President
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Darlene McClain (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: James Brunson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Larry Pizzorni (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mildred Minor (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Summer Raub (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrew Rutter (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bud Welch (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Parker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Cain (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marian Clark (2021–2023) — Vice President Fund Dist
- Former: Rhyne Scott (2021–2023) — Vice President & Planning
- Former: Dawn Clarke (2022–2023) — Endowment Ch
- Former: Regina Skinner (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Camille Reese (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Nowell (2021) — At Large Member
- Former: Paul Cook (2021) — President
- Former: Porter Brannon (2021) — Director
- Former: Thom Kincaid (2021) — Director
- Former: Will Fanjoy (2021) — Endowment Ch
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 $89K, to Brett Eckerman (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Iredell County Inc
How much does United Way of Iredell County Inc give each year?
United Way of Iredell County Inc gave $685K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $566K across 25 grants.
What is United Way of Iredell County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Iredell County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,918, and its average grant was $36,051, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Iredell County Inc that year got $32K on average.
Where does United Way of Iredell County Inc give grants?
United Way of Iredell 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 Statesville, NC (12 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does United Way of Iredell County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Iredell County Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Iredell County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Iredell County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Iredell Co Partnership for Y ($131,908), Fifth St Ministries ($67,655) and Council on Aging ($60,572), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Iredell County Inc?
United Way of Iredell County Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does United Way of Iredell County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the community by uniting partners to meet local health and human-service needs. It says it fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Iredell County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Iredell County Inc?
Agencies can set up a profile in the application portal and submit requests for listed opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Iredell County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Iredell County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0792674. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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