United Way of Richmond County Inc
United Way of Richmond County Inc is a public charity based in Rockingham, North Carolina. Formed in 1967, it raises funds for member nonprofit organizations and distributes funds to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
United Way of Richmond County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Richmond County Inc gave $112K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $10K). 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,747
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,159
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,520
- Total assets
- $387,690
- +13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Richmond County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 153, Rockingham, NC 28380
Phone: (910) 997-2173
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Richmond County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Back Pack Pals ($29K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but does not identify the state in the provided data.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is United Way of Richmond County Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2020) to $118K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pack Pals | Program Support | $29,066 |
| Samaritan Colony | Program Support | $10,639 |
| Salvation Army | Program Support | $10,412 |
| American Red Cross | Program Support | $10,260 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhil | Program Support | $10,080 |
| Richmond County 4H | Program Support | $7,520 |
| Our Daily Bread | Program Support | $7,500 |
| New Horizons | Program Support | $7,250 |
| Richmond County Rescue Squad | Program Support | $6,683 |
| Sandhills Childrens Center | Program Support | $6,337 |
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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 | $387,690 | $343,924 | $237,739 | $111,747 | 11 | $7,515 |
| 2024 | $340,313 | $251,061 | $231,239 | $102,621 | 10 | $7,078 |
| 2023 | $298,779 | $216,528 | $222,110 | $93,034 | 11 | $6,777 |
| 2022 | $312,922 | $264,415 | $265,981 | $115,287 | 11 | $593 |
| 2021 | $334,380 | $219,720 | $201,387 | $89,226 | 10 | $-570 |
| 2020 | $304,050 | $239,005 | $221,138 | $88,503 | 10 | $1,627 |
| 2019 | $274,536 | $236,033 | $235,665 | $118,011 | 14 | $4,639 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “fundraising for member non-profit organizations.” Its 2025 filing describes its program as soliciting funds from the public and distributing them to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $111,747. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $29,066, with a median of $7,520. The largest grants included $29,066 to Back Pack Pals, $10,639 to Samaritan Colony, $10,412 to Salvation Army, $10,260 to American Red Cross, and $10,080 to Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills. Each was listed for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle Parrish as executive director; Dr. Katrina Chance as chairman; Fred Cloninger as vice chair; Norma Bostick as secretary; and Wayne Farrah as treasurer. It also lists Sabrina McDonald as member at large, and Vagas Jackson, Robin Quint, Shannon Pate, and Joe Ferrell as board members.
United Way of Richmond County Inc is led by Michelle Parrish, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Parrish
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $69K (2025)
Katrina Chance
Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shannon Pate
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tammy Kirkley
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vagas Jackson
Board Member
Member at Large → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sabrina McDonald
Member at Large
Board Member → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Fred Cloninger
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Norma Bostick
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Wayne Farrah
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joe Ferrell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Laverne Schultz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Keshia Gary
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robin Quint
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Chris Brown (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Haley (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Easterling (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Quick (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Barbee (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Fran Morris (2019–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Jeff Maples (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn McCaskill (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Joel Fox (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha King (2019–2021) — Board Member
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 $69K, to Michelle Parrish (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Richmond County Inc
How much does United Way of Richmond County Inc give each year?
United Way of Richmond County Inc gave $112K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $103K across 10 grants.
What is United Way of Richmond County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Richmond County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,520, and its average grant was $10,159, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does United Way of Richmond County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Richmond County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are United Way of Richmond County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Richmond County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Back Pack Pals ($29,066), Samaritan Colony ($10,639) and Salvation Army ($10,412), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Richmond County Inc?
United Way of Richmond County Inc reported $388K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $344K.
What does United Way of Richmond County Inc fund?
The organization states its mission as “fundraising for member non-profit organizations.” Its 2025 filing describes its program as soliciting funds from the public and distributing them to other 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Richmond County Inc?
United Way of Richmond County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Way of Richmond County Inc make grants?
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but does not identify the state in the provided data.
What is United Way of Richmond County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Richmond County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6073624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
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