United Way of Onslow County Inc
To address Onslow county's underlying and pressing needs by supporting high-impact initiatives through strategic grants. To hold grantees accountable to produce data-driven results for successs.
United Way of Onslow County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Onslow County Inc gave $161K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $20K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $20,113
- Median grant
- $19,450
- Total assets
- $1,450,840
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Onslow County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern ($50K). Together the top 8 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2019) to $335K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $161K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern | Financial Support | $50,000 |
| Warm NC | Warm Rebuilds Onslow | $25,000 |
| Onslow Victims Shelter | Emergency Shelter | $25,000 |
| Possumwood Acres | Centering on Wildlif | $20,000 |
| Sponsors for Academic Talent | Sat Prep | $18,900 |
| Sturgeon City | STEAM Project | $7,500 |
| Onslow Community Outreach | Caring Community CLI | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Aging | Senior Needs Technic | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,450,840 | $1,336,499 | $1,197,426 | $160,900 | 8 | $21,268 |
| 2024 | $1,383,514 | $1,456,217 | $1,178,677 | — | — | $211,713 |
| 2023 | $899,298 | $1,182,249 | $730,019 | — | — | $28,412 |
| 2022 | $401,712 | $688,841 | $756,922 | — | — | $-32,564 |
| 2021 | $532,322 | $809,718 | $605,985 | — | — | $57,433 |
| 2020 | $457,873 | $591,700 | $590,109 | $334,531 | Total only | $180 |
| 2019 | $532,758 | $520,060 | $490,160 | $160,700 | 11 | $-270 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Onslow County Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Onslow County Inc is a public charity, based in Jacksonville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $161K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Onslow County Inc is led by Raquel Painter, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raquel Painter
President
President & Cpo → President & CFO, 2020
President & CFO → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$42K (2019) → $78K (2025)
Angi Sheegog
Cic Chair
Board Member → Cic Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gayle Alvis
Dfr Chair
Board Member → Dfr Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tara Young
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Adrienne James
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brent Anderson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Chris Classen
Director
Chairman of the Board → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Crystal Massie
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen Salefsky
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michelle Huckleberry
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mike Choice
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie Moser
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Wendell Boykins
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Justin Woerner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Diana Kingbarnes
Campaign Cha
Board Member → Campaign Cha, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Maria Dempster
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paula Redick
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Courtney Johnson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chino Levia (2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Quinn (2023) — Director
- Former: Diana King Barnes (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Heavilin (2020) — Director of Finance & Opera
- Former: Shelly Keiweg (2020) — Community Impact Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $78K, to Raquel Painter (President).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Onslow County Inc
How much does United Way of Onslow County Inc give each year?
United Way of Onslow County Inc gave $161K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is United Way of Onslow County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Onslow County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,450, and its average grant was $20,113, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does United Way of Onslow County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Onslow County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Onslow County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Onslow County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern ($50,000), Warm NC ($25,000) and Onslow Victims Shelter ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Onslow County Inc?
United Way of Onslow County Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does United Way of Onslow County Inc operate?
United Way of Onslow County Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is United Way of Onslow County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Onslow County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7356577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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