United Way of Pickens County
The mission of the United Way of Pickens County is to optimize the organized capacity of people to care for another with the vision to lead Pickens county in creating and developing talents and resources to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and the community.
United Way of Pickens County at a glance
In short: United Way of Pickens County gave $80K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,703
- +151.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,284
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,227
- Total assets
- $2,009,609
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Pickens County
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Pickens County
Who United Way of Pickens County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McKissick Academy ($22K). Together the top 6 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 35 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $353K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McKissick Academy | — | $21,500 |
| East End Elementary School | — | $16,500 |
| Central Academy of Arts | — | $13,703 |
| School District of Pickens County Easley, SC | To Provide Assistance for Education PRG | $10,750 |
| Pickens County First Steps Central, SC | — | $9,250 |
| Six Mile Elementary School | — | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,009,609 | $1,397,759 | $1,678,582 | $79,703 | 6 | $82,048 |
| 2023 | $2,222,156 | $2,323,288 | $2,311,237 | $31,750 | 2 | $43,949 |
| 2022 | $2,073,145 | $1,669,395 | $1,758,931 | $353,090 | 8 | $52,917 |
| 2021* | $2,485,344 | $2,016,994 | $1,628,203 | $93,565 | 6 | $126,399 |
| 2020 | $1,829,992 | $1,386,754 | $1,206,278 | $234,399 | 13 | $49,118 |
| 2019 | $1,557,188 | $1,114,814 | $1,220,503 | $239,000 | 15 | $43,607 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About United Way of Pickens County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Pickens County is a public charity, based in Easley, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $82K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Pickens County is led by Julie Capaldi, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Capaldi
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lucas Durham
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Burnett Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Carmical
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Kaplan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skeet Holland
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Ragsdale
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Giblin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeff Putman (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Deroberts (2019–2022) — Board Chairman
- Former: Connie Bowers (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Don Lundquist (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Heidi Pendergrass (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Pope (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $98K, to Julie Capaldi (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Pickens County
How much does United Way of Pickens County give each year?
United Way of Pickens County gave $80K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $32K across 2 grants.
What is United Way of Pickens County's typical grant size?
United Way of Pickens County's median grant in 2024 was $12,227, and its average grant was $13,284, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Pickens County give grants?
United Way of Pickens County's top state is South Carolina, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Pickens County's largest grantees?
United Way of Pickens County's largest 2024 grantees include McKissick Academy ($21,500), East End Elementary School ($16,500) and Central Academy of Arts ($13,703), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Pickens County?
United Way of Pickens County reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is United Way of Pickens County's EIN?
United Way of Pickens County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0476249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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