United Way of South Hampton Roads
United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. Founded in 1923, the organization unites people and resources to address complex community issues including poverty, hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, and education gaps. UWSHR operates as a fundraising and administrative agent, distributing funds to participating area organizations according to donor designations and fund distribution committee recommendations. The organization employs approximately 40-70 staff members and serves communities throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65.8M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.2M
+52.9% YoY
Grant Count
67
+15.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
+32.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
UWSHR's mission is to unite people and resources to solve problems too big for anyone to solve alone, with a vision of a community where all individuals and families thrive and reach their full potential.
Primary focus areas include:
- ALICE Initiative: Supporting those living in poverty or crisis and navigating a path to self-sufficiency
- Mission United: Programs for veterans and their families
- United for Children: Ensuring every child in South Hampton Roads has the support needed to achieve their dreams
- Community Investments: Holistic approaches to addressing factors that prevent children and families from experiencing safe, stable, and successful lives
The organization employs various tools and partnerships to deliver results, including Mobility Mentoring, GHRconnects, Unite Us, and Results-Based Accountability.
Grantmaking
UWSHR distributes funds to participating organizations based on donor designations and committee recommendations. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWSHR focuses on the South Hampton Roads region, serving communities throughout the Hampton Roads area in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total assets: $65,771,625
- Total revenues: $16,397,312
- Total expenses: $24,057,122
- Annual revenue: $24,470,424
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since May 1957
- EIN: 54-0506322
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,771,625 | $66,583,795 | $66,003,873 |
| Revenue | $16,397,312 | $16,664,046 | $28,678,324 |
| Expenses | $24,057,122 | $19,112,894 | $32,232,815 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,040,429 | $672,649 | $995,363 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from United Way of South Hampton Roads
Community Investments Grants (General RFPs)
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hope & Healing Violence Mitigation Grants
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Amount
$37,500 - $225,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of Se Va ($500,000), Children's Harbor ($398,000), Southside Boys and Girls Club ($233,795).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM INC - VIRGINIA BEACH NEWPORT NEWS, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $100,000 |
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF HAMPTON RDS VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $98,206 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GREATER HAMPTON ROADS RICHMOND, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $25,000 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TIDEWATER COUNCIL VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $43,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SE VA VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $500,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES EASTERN VA VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $177,500 |
| CHESAPEAKE CARE FREE CLINIC CHESAPEAKE, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $50,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HARBOR NORFOLK, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $398,000 |
| CHIP-CHLDREN'S HEALTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM CHESAPEAKE, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $167,970 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF HAMPTON ROADS PORTSMOUTH, VA | GRANTS AWARDED | $199,320 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Foundation Board of Trustees:
- Darleen A. Mastin (Community Volunteer)
- Lewis W. Webb, Esq. (Kaufman & Canoles)
- Steve Fredrickson (PRA Group)
- Charles Birdsong (Birdsong Peanuts)
- Ashley Galler (Summit Group)
- Dawn Glynn (TowneBank)
- Sandy Harris (Cerity Partners)
- Thomas Hasty, III (TowneBank)
- Ryan Inman (Sentara Health)
- Alan Nordlinger (S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.)
- Carol Ormond (Community Volunteer)
- Joan Brock (Community Volunteer)
- Stephen Snyder (Checkered Flag)
- Richard D. Knox, Jr. (Retired, CHKD)
- Erin Ruane (Trader Interactive)
Key Staff:
- Kim Savage (Tocqueville Society Director)
- Marquita Sykes (Director Childhood Success)
- Stephanie Gorham (Chief Development Officer)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR JAVUANE ADAMS-GASTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEWIS W WEBB ESQ | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS HASTY III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA STONER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID BERND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON BLANKINSHIP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN COLPITTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRENT HADEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY BOWDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BROERMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JARED COTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENYS DIAZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK DUHANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR MARCIA CONSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENA CORR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH HOLTZINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARLEEN MASTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AKHIL JAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MILES LEON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTONIA MCLAREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN MOTLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DELCENO MILES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN RUANE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JANE SHORT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY PIGLOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN STEPHENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD M UREN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 37 | $109,232 |
| KRISTEL FITZGERALD | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $186,069 |
| VIVEN MCMAHAN | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $108,758 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Hope & Healing Grant Awards**: UWSHR announced Hope & Healing grant awards to support community organizations
Future Community Impact Makers Paid Internship Grants**United for the Future Endowment Campaign**: Organization announced a major endowment campaign initiative
United Way of South Hampton Roads Announces United for the Future Endowment**Sentara Healthcare Partnership**: United Ways across Virginia and North Carolina, including UWSHR, received $2.5 million from Sentara Healthcare and its employees
United Ways across Virginia and North Carolina receive $2.5 million from**Future Community Impact Makers Paid Internship Grants**: Organization offers paid internship grant opportunities
Future Community Impact Makers Paid Internship GrantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of South Hampton Roads fund?
UWSHR's mission is to unite people and resources to solve problems too big for anyone to solve alone, with a vision of a community where all individuals and families thrive and reach their full potential. Primary focus areas include: • **ALICE Initiative**: Supporting those living in poverty or crisis and navigating a path to self-sufficiency • **Mission United**: Programs for veterans and their families • **United for Children**: Ensuring every child in South Hampton Roads has the support need…
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of South Hampton Roads?
UWSHR distributes funds to participating organizations based on donor designations and committee recommendations. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **Total giving**: $7,201,454 • **Community investments**: Over $12 million invested in the community (recent announcement) The organization provides opportunities for certified agencies to join their health insurance program and operates workplace campaigns to raise funds for distribution.
Where does United Way of South Hampton Roads make grants?
UWSHR focuses on the South Hampton Roads region, serving communities throughout the Hampton Roads area in Virginia.
What size grants does United Way of South Hampton Roads award?
In 2024, United Way of South Hampton Roads awarded 67 grants totaling $7.2M — an average of about $107K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of South Hampton Roads's EIN?
United Way of South Hampton Roads's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0506322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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