United Way of Lancaster County Inc
United Way of Lancaster County Inc is a public charity based in Lancaster, South Carolina. Formed in 1957, it supports human-service programs in the Lancaster area by partnering with organizations, community members, and businesses and mobilizing people and resources.
United Way of Lancaster County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Lancaster County Inc gave $128K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in South Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,020
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,638
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $315,533
- -18.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South 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 Lancaster County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 S Wylie Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Phone: (803) 283-8923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Lancaster County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kare ($22K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s mission and program description refer to Lancaster County or the Lancaster area. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Lancaster County Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
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 $114K (2022) to $230K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kare Kershaw, SC | — | $21,820 |
| Alston Wilkes Society Columbia, SC | — | $18,000 |
| Lancaster Children's Home Lancaster, SC | — | $13,000 |
| A Father's Way Lancaster, SC | — | $10,000 |
| Battered but Not Broken Chester, SC | — | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Co Partners for Youth Lancaster, SC | — | $10,000 |
| Pcasa Lancaster, SC | — | $10,000 |
| Safe Passage Rock Hill, SC | — | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Co of the Arts Lancaster, SC | — | $9,700 |
| Christian Services Lancaster, SC | — | $8,000 |
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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 | $315,533 | $345,064 | $456,896 | $128,020 | 11 | $10,401 |
| 2024 | $385,270 | $470,130 | $643,070 | $118,020 | 10 | $15,083 |
| 2023 | $584,381 | $678,992 | $476,346 | $230,000 | 13 | $21,132 |
| 2022 | $326,719 | $368,886 | $340,568 | $114,000 | 12 | $128 |
| 2021 | $341,832 | $366,640 | $394,571 | $116,500 | 13 | $247 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to positively impact lives by mobilizing people and resources in Lancaster County” through its stated focus areas and community partnerships. Its filing says it supports nonprofit, health, social, and character-building agencies that provide human-service programs in the Lancaster area.
Examples among its 2025 grantees include Lancaster Children’s Home, whose stated mission is to provide treatment services to children in need; A Father’s Way, which provides counseling to fathers to help them engage positively in the lives of their children, families, and community; and Battered But Not Broken, which provides housing and resources for previously incarcerated women affected by substance abuse or violent crime. Christian Services Inc says its mission is to prevent childhood deprivation in Lancaster County by meeting basic nutritional needs and providing Christmas assistance, workplace training, and literacy support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Lancaster County reported 11 grants totaling $128,020. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $21,820, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $21,820 to KARE, $18,000 to Alston Wilkes Society, $13,000 to Lancaster Children’s Home, and $10,000 each to A Father’s Way, Battered But Not Broken, Lancaster County Partners for Youth, PCASA, and Safe Passage.
The filing lists additional 2025 grants of $9,700 to Lancaster County of the Arts, $8,000 to Christian Services, and $7,500 to Lancaster County First Step.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Holly Furr as Executive Director; Chris Adams as Chair Elect; Monica Graham as Secretary; and Kerri Mackey as Treasurer. Directors listed are Albert Blackmon, Greg Brasington, Stacy Catoe, Dwayne Davis, Wilson Davis, and Bobby Legg.
United Way of Lancaster County Inc is led by Porsha Mungo-Brown, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Porsha Mungo-Brown
Chair
Director → Chair Elect, 2024
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Brasington
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Blackmon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Legg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Armani Reid
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwayne Davis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Owens
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Catoe
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephany Snowden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Furr
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Chris Adams
Chair Elect
Director → Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Graham
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Mackey
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natoya Reid
Past Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Lisa Hallman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Luke Harvell (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Natoya Bufford (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Quincy Reed (2021–2024) — Past Chairman
- Former: Kerri Baker (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jason Truesdale (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Amrnons (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alston Devenny (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Hallman (2021–2022) — Past Chairman
- Former: Nicole Trull (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Katherine Jones (2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Jackson (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jerry Holt (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Katherin Small (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Roddey (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Ammons (2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Megan White (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Niki James (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 $50K, to Holly Furr (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Lancaster County Inc
How much does United Way of Lancaster County Inc give each year?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc gave $128K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $118K across 10 grants.
What is United Way of Lancaster County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,638, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Lancaster County Inc give grants?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, SC (7 grants).
Who are United Way of Lancaster County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kare ($21,820), Alston Wilkes Society ($18,000) and Lancaster Children's Home ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Lancaster County Inc?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc reported $316K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $345K.
What does United Way of Lancaster County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “to positively impact lives by mobilizing people and resources in Lancaster County” through its stated focus areas and community partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Lancaster County Inc?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Lancaster County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Lancaster County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0564440. 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 August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of Lancaster County Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-lancaster-county-inc-morg_ffbbf7883b5f43679097a3091346b920
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