United Way of Lincoln County
The Mission of the United Way of Lincoln is to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$472K
-12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$223K
+5.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+14.6% YoY
About United Way of Lincoln County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Lincoln County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LINCOLNTON, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $472K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $223K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $472,332 | $536,535 | $397,034 |
| Revenue | $388,180 | $579,146 | $284,396 |
| Expenses | $461,791 | $386,998 | $375,618 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,599 | $255 | $259 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lincoln County Coalition Against Domestic Violence ($30,000), Lincoln County Family YMCA ($28,000), Communities in Schools ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Place to Grow Lincolnton, NC | Specialized daycare for children with developmental disabilities | $8,000 |
| Piedmont Council BSA Gastonia, NC | Scouting programs targeting at-risk children/locations | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools Lincolnton, NC | Dropout prevention | $25,000 |
| Community Friends Senior Services Lincolnton, NC | Respite care and caregiver support services | $10,000 |
| Kintegra Lincolnton, NC | Medical clinic for uninsured | $15,000 |
| Hesed House of Hope Lincolnton, NC | Homeless shelter and rehousing services | $20,000 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County Lincolnton, NC | End of life support | $23,000 |
| Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse Lincolnton, NC | Child abuse prevention | $22,000 |
| Lincoln County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Lincolnton, NC | Domestic violence prevention and shelter | $30,000 |
| Lincoln County Family YMCA Lincolnton, NC | Summer camp and after school care | $28,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisha Friday | Executive Director | 40 | $65,015 |
| Tammy Dotson | Finance Administrator | 8 | $16,352 |
| Lindsey Huffman | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Jordan Frye | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Charlie Reep | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Michelle Barnhart | Vice-Chair | 2 | — |
| Heath Belcher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julie Bryne | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ross Bulla | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jamel Farley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Casey Gilbert | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Natalie Graham | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Green | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lauren Heavner | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jen Howe | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chrystal Hoyle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Fred Jarrett | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kelley Miles | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Raimey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| HD Reid | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Aaron Swain | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Lincoln County?
United Way of Lincoln County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LINCOLNTON, NC. It holds $472K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Lincoln County?
As of 2024, United Way of Lincoln County holds $472K in total assets with $388K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $223K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Lincoln County operate?
United Way of Lincoln County has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does United Way of Lincoln County award?
In 2024, United Way of Lincoln County awarded 12 grants totaling $223K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Lincoln County's EIN?
United Way of Lincoln County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7125926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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