United Way of South Mississippi
UNITED WAY LEADS POSITIVE CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES IN OUR IMPACT AREA. WE ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY INVESTING IN OUR GREATEST ASSET - OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES - TO CREATE A BETTER TOMMORROW TODAY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$901K
+77.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+44.4% YoY
About United Way of South Mississippi
Based on IRS filings
United Way of South Mississippi is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GULFPORT, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $901K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,194,237 | $1,309,642 | $1,558,892 |
| Revenue | $2,020,327 | $1,503,432 | $1,432,415 |
| Expenses | $2,136,888 | $1,703,092 | $1,539,906 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,938 | $5,361 | $24,972 |
| 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
90 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of South Mississippi
Community Impact Grants
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Amount
$448,000 total for 12 grants (2021-2023 cycle)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
COVID-19 Emergency Grants
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Amount
$65,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PreK4Ward Program
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Amount
Tuition and program costs covered by grants (Parents pay $250 registration fee)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of South Ms ($628,287), Casa of South Mississippi ($38,035), Dollywood Foundation ($34,933).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FEEDING THE GULF COAST THEODORE, AL | MOBILE FOOD PANTRY | $13,129 |
| MANNA MINISTRIES PICAYUNE, MS | HEAD & HEART PROGRAM, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $18,035 |
| THE NOURSHING PLACE GULFPORT, MS | AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $20,225 |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI GULFPORT, MS | DESIGNATIONS FROM WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN, BOXES FOR STUDENTS AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY | $7,748 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GULF COAST GULFPORT, MS | CULTURE OF WELLNESS PROGRAM, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $8,225 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH MS BILOXI, MS | UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | $628,287 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH MS BILOXI, MS | CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $15,100 |
| CASA OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI BAY ST LOUIS, MS | EDUCATION ADVOCACY & SUPPORT, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $38,035 |
| HANCOCK COUNTY HRA BAY ST LOUIS, MS | CHILD DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $25,100 |
| HANCOCK RESOURCE CENTER BAY ST LOUIS, MS | FAMILY ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $25,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG CAPRANICA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER CAIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT GREGORY | PAST PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| ELSE' MARIE | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MARTHA POLK | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JASE PAYNE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LEA BELLON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JANELL NOLAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| AMY BATESON | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | 0.5 | — |
| BRADY POWERS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID DUHE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SEAN COURTNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NIKKI JOHNS | VICE PRESIDENT OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 0.5 | — |
| KREG OVERSTREET | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RIC WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| R LEE FLOWERS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALEX TREUTEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID QUIGLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STACEY O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RICK WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SHYRA GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RYAN WITCHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES KAIGLER | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT | 0.5 | — |
| THANIA COYNE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATHY SPRINGER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $119,493 |
| KRISTIN PEARSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $54,620 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of South Mississippi?
United Way of South Mississippi is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GULFPORT, MS. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of South Mississippi?
As of 2024, United Way of South Mississippi holds $1.2M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $901K in 2024.
Where does United Way of South Mississippi operate?
United Way of South Mississippi has awarded grants in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee.
What size grants does United Way of South Mississippi award?
In 2024, United Way of South Mississippi awarded 16 grants totaling $901K — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of South Mississippi's EIN?
United Way of South Mississippi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0826356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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