United Way of Northwest Georgiainc
United Way of Northwest Georgia is a public charity based in Dalton, Georgia, formed in 1952. It supports programs in education, basic needs, and health, and its website says it serves Whitfield and Murray counties.
Key facts about United Way of Northwest Georgiainc
In short: United Way of Northwest Georgiainc gave $3.0M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $144K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 58-0905881
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,022,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $143,929
- Median grant
- $82,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $17,109,681
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The organization describes an ongoing admissions process for considering new partner agencies throughout the year. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$17.1M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-3.8% YoY
Grant Count
21
-4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$144K
+0.8% YoY
Is United Way of Northwest Georgiainc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “Improving lives. Inspiring donors. Uniting community.” Its stated focus is investing in education, basic needs, and health. Its strategic guidelines include helping children prepare for kindergarten, read at grade level by third grade, and graduate ready for careers and life; reducing long-term need for food, housing, and utility assistance through life-skills education and financial counseling; and supporting prevention services to promote health and avoid risky behaviors.
Its 2025 grants included operating support for local organizations. For example, Family Support Council’s stated mission is to provide information and education about child abuse issues and help families access a continuum of parenting support. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta says its mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. DEO Clinic says it provides free medical care to uninsured, low-income adults in Whitfield and Murray counties.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $3,022,500. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $610,000, with a median of $82,000. The largest awards included Family Support Council ($610,000), Salvation Army in Dalton ($532,500), Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center ($321,000), Meals on Wheels–NGCAA ($206,000), and Boys and Girls Club ($195,000). These awards were listed for operating purposes.
How to Apply
The organization describes an ongoing admissions process for considering new partner agencies throughout the year. A volunteer committee reviews applications and identifies agencies that may align with its mission; selected agencies then undergo a review to assess whether funding and partnership are a fit. The organization directs applicants to review its Admissions Information Handbook and eligibility requirements before applying. Its 2025 Make a Difference Day Grant proposal form described a volunteer-project application requiring project details, a budget, volunteer needs, and the expected long-term impact; the listed project dates of October 20–25, 2025, are past.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website says it serves Whitfield and Murray counties and that funds raised locally are invested back into the same community. Its 2025 grant data shows 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2020) to $3.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Support Council ($610K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 114 (39%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Support Council Dalton, GA | Operating | $610,000 |
| Salvation Army Dalton, GA | Operating | $532,500 |
| NW Ga Family Crisis Center Dalton, GA | Operating | $321,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - NGCAA Dalton, GA | Operating | $206,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Dalton, GA | Operating | $195,000 |
| Ross Woods Adult Day Services Dalton, GA | Operating | $179,000 |
| Friendship House Dalton, GA | Operating | $177,000 |
| Whitfield-Dalton Daycare Dalton, GA | Operating | $160,000 |
| Carter Hope Center Dalton, GA | Operating | $155,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Dalton, GA | Operating | $141,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,109,681 | $5,876,795 | $4,357,926 | $3,022,500 |
| 2024 | $15,642,275 | $5,009,511 | $4,430,084 | $3,142,760 |
| 2023 | $15,051,164 | $6,901,012 | $4,622,325 | $3,288,131 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,109,681 | $15,642,275 | $15,051,164 |
| Revenue | $5,876,795 | $5,009,511 | $6,901,012 |
| Expenses | $4,357,926 | $4,430,084 | $4,622,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,545,178 | $713,542 | $946,214 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Amanda Burt, President/SE; Will Brackett, Finance Chai; and directors Allen Bentley, Hank Blackwood, Emily Brown, Curtis Callaway, Elizabeth Caperton, Julian Dossche, Carla Fain, and Mike Fromm.
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc is led by Amanda Burt, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 32 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Burt
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $160K (2025)
Jill Schubert
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allen Bentley
Director
Finance & Audit → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Caperton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hank Blackwood
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jamie Welborn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Young
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julian Dossche
Director
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Landon Hair
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Fromm
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandee Hooper
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Juan Martinez
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Townsend
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Sierra
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kevin Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Russell Headrick
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amy Kinard
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brent Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gage Peeples
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Will Young
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Curtis Callaway
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Pennington IV
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marianne Murry
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Saddie Salaices
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brenda Knowles
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Carla Fain
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
David Hobbs
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Emily Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Patterson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lauren Sneary
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Will Brackett
Finance Chai
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Emily Finkell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Sanderson (2020–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Patti Renz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tatum Hackney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Isabel Pimentel (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tammy Herndon (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Carlos Ramirez (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bill Brueckner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Hardaway (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Deanna Mathis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Debbie Macon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Browne (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Thames (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rod Wedemeier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Baucom (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chuck McClurg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Forrester (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Jackson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kenny Sheppard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pat Sain (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stuart Nelson (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $160K, to Amanda Burt (President/Se).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 566, Dalton, GA 30722-0566
Phone: (706) 226-4357
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northwest Georgiainc
How much does United Way of Northwest Georgiainc give each year?
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc gave $3.0M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 22 grants.
What is United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's typical grant size?
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's median grant in 2025 was $82,000, and its average grant was $143,929, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Northwest Georgiainc give grants?
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dalton, GA (18 grants) and Chatsworth, GA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Northwest Georgiainc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's largest grantees?
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Support Council ($610,000), Salvation Army ($532,500) and NW Ga Family Crisis Center ($321,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Northwest Georgiainc?
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does United Way of Northwest Georgiainc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “Improving lives. Inspiring donors. Uniting community.” Its stated focus is investing in education, basic needs, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Northwest Georgiainc?
The organization describes an ongoing admissions process for considering new partner agencies throughout the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's EIN?
United Way of Northwest Georgiainc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0905881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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