United Way of Northeast Florida Inc
United Way of Northeast Florida is a 501(c)(3) public charity and federated giving organization based in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 1964, the organization has a rich 100-year history as a respected philanthropic institution serving Northeast Florida. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on solving community challenges by connecting people, resources, and ideas to improve economic mobility and quality of life for residents across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.3M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.4M
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
75
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$179K
-15.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Northeast Florida strives to solve the community's toughest challenges by connecting people, resources, and ideas. The organization envisions a community of opportunity where everyone has hope and can reach their full potential.
Primary Focus Areas:
The organization's work centers on improving economic mobility, recognizing that approximately 38.7% of households in Northeast Florida live paycheck to paycheck or in poverty. Current strategic priorities include:
- Basic Needs: Providing families with access to nutritious food, stable housing, and mental health support during times of crisis
- Financial Well-Being: Helping individuals obtain quality education, steady employment, and assets to weather financial challenges
- Community Resiliency: Breaking down barriers to success for individuals and families living below the ALICE threshold
The organization's 2024-2030 strategic plan introduces three impact areas: healthy community, financial security, and youth opportunity.
Grantmaking
United Way of Northeast Florida distributes substantial annual funding through competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) cycles:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Northeast Florida serves five counties in Northeast Florida:
- Duval County
- Baker County
- Clay County
- Nassau County
- Northern St. Johns County
The organization's grantees collectively serve approximately 210,000 people in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (Most Recent Data):
- Total Assets: $59.3 million (2025)
- Total Revenues: $25.95 million (2025)
- Total Expenses: $26.6 million (2025)
- Total Liabilities: $8.81 million (2023)
- Total Giving: $16.0 million (2025)
Staffing: 107 employees (2025)
Audit Findings: An independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 2024 identified a significant deficiency in internal controls related to the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. The deficiency was classified as less severe than a material weakness.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,285,671 | $59,555,774 | $58,770,941 |
| Revenue | $25,954,027 | $25,453,183 | $42,380,248 |
| Expenses | $26,572,496 | $28,253,412 | $29,034,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,680,603 | $1,623,923 | $944,627 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Melanie Patz
Vice President of Philanthropy: Patrick Moran
Board Leadership: Ned Peverley, Chairman of the Community Impact Council
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARNELL SMITH | Chair of the Board | 2 | — |
| Jerry Delgado | Treasurer and Chair, audit Committee | 2 | — |
| Lisa Palmer | Immediate Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Sabeen Perwaiz | Secretary and Chair of nominating and governance committee | 2 | — |
| Aundra Wallace | Director | 1 | — |
| Brent Larosa | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Evans | Director | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER BERNIER | Director | 1 | — |
| Diana Sorfleet | Director | 1 | — |
| EUSTACHIUS ROBERTS | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Montana | Director | 1 | — |
| Jan Hanak | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Davidson | Director | 1 | — |
| Lior Spring | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Zuino | Director | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HUSKEY | Director | 1 | — |
| Ned PEVERLEY | Chair, Community Investments Council | 2 | — |
| Patty KEENAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Phillip Lee | Chair, Resource Development Council | 2 | — |
| RUDY F JAMISON JR EdD | Director | 1 | — |
| Sara LEY | Chair, VCE Council | 2 | — |
| Melanie Patz | President | 64.6 | $273,208 |
| Olga Mendoza | VP, Finance | 57 | $153,133 |
| Patrick Moran | VP, Philanthropy | 45.2 | $167,385 |
| Coretta Hill | Chief Operating Officer | 50.8 | $173,876 |
| James Ellout | VP, Community Impact | 46 | $130,519 |
| Keto Porter | Director, Full Service Schools | 44.1 | $103,128 |
| Mary Clarke | Director, People & Culture | 41.1 | $104,769 |
| Sarah Henderson | VP, Marketing and Communication | 42 | $118,560 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Strategic Planning (2024-2025):**
United Way of Northeast Florida announced a new five-year strategic plan through 2030 with three primary impact areas: healthy community, financial security, and youth opportunity. The plan includes specific measurable goals:
United Way of Northeast Florida Inc - Grant Information & Application ...Increase helpline referrals by 50% by 2030
Help 5,000 young adults find living-wage jobs by 2030
Repair 450 senior-owned homes by 2030
**Recent Grant Announcements:**
March 2025: $9 million investment over two years across 37 nonprofit partners
Jacksonville''s United Way: $4.4 million to help nonprofits ''break theOctober 2024: $4.4 million in grant funding for programs addressing basic needs and financial well-being
United Way announces $4.4 million in grant funding for programs addressing\Additional grants of $200,000 and $180,000 awarded to local organizations supporting various community needs
United Way awards $200K in nonprofit grants | Local News | jdnews.com**Community Context:**
Nearly 40% of households in Northeast Florida struggle to make ends meet, earning above the poverty line but below the basic cost of living. United Way's funding efforts directly address this economic challenge through targeted investments in nonprofit partners providing food, housing, education, and workforce development services.
United Way of Northeast Florida Inc - Grant Information & Application ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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