United Way of Southwest Alabama Inc
United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mobile, Alabama, founded in 1926. The organization operates as a philanthropy and grantmaking foundation focused on community development and resource mobilization. UWSWA strengthens communities by uniting and mobilizing resources to support critical areas of community need across a four-county region in Southwest Alabama.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$511K
-63.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
-21.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-53.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Southwest Alabama's mission is to improve the quality of life in the community. The organization connects people to possibility in Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington Counties, advancing health and education while strengthening livelihoods and local resilience.
Impact Areas:
- Youth Opportunity — Empowering young people to realize their full potential through supportive initiatives and partnerships
- Healthy Communities — Improving health and wellbeing for all individuals and families in the region
- Financial Security — Building financial stability and strength for individuals and families
- Community Resiliency — Addressing urgent needs today while advancing a better tomorrow
The organization also operates United Way 211, a health and human service hotline providing free and confidential referrals to individuals seeking social services. Additionally, UWSWA runs The Basics, an early childhood learning program that helps parents and caregivers incorporate science-based learning activities for children from birth through age five.
Grantmaking
UWSWA partners with 45 health and human service nonprofit agencies across its service area. The organization makes grant allocations to support organizations aligned with its impact areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWSWA serves four counties in Southwest Alabama:
- Choctaw County — 9 agencies funded, $15,600 in grant allocations, 3,147 people served by partner agencies
- Clarke County — 20 agencies funded, $90,145 in grant allocations, 13,050 people served by partner agencies
- Mobile County — 33 agencies funded, $1,005,000 in grant allocations, 168,872 people served by partner agencies
- Washington County — 19 agencies funded
Across all service areas, 254,380 people benefit from social services as a result of UWSWA's financial investment in the community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $2,437,313
- Total Revenue: $2,562,018
- Total Expenses: $2,750,569
- Total Giving: $895,414
Historical Context: UWSWA has raised and invested more than $230 million into the community since its founding to help strengthen the capacity of positive community progress.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,437,313 | $2,316,915 | $2,513,376 |
| Revenue | $2,562,018 | $3,281,635 | $3,674,895 |
| Expenses | $2,750,569 | $3,430,763 | $3,765,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,427 | $45,260 | $105,129 |
| 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
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization employs 15 staff members and maintains a board of directors. Bob Grip is listed as a Board Member.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MATTHEWS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MAHESH BATAVIA | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ANNA GOLDMAN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| AUDRA HARPER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| GLYN AGNEW | COMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GUILLERMO BELLOSO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK J BURNETT JR | LABOR CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JOE CALAGAZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MELISSA CROSS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BOB GRIP | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR RITESH GUPTA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NICK HARRELL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BO KEAHEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR ANDI M KENT | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SHARON MOFFATT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JESSICA ODOM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BUBBA O'GWYNN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| H RUDD SCHULTZE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL STRICKLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL TOOMEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRISTIAN WHITE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHI LUNCEFORD | FORMER CFO | 55 | $35,003 |
| AMY BALDWIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RONNIE BLOODWORTH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NICHOLE EDWARDS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EASTON LAMBERT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| STEVE ROCKWELL | TUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GEORGE TALBOT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JUSTINE BIXLER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 55 | $80,827 |
| JILL CHENOWETH | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO | 55 | $94,664 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
UWSWA announced a partnership opportunity for the 2026-2028 cycle, with applications opening in Spring 2026. The organization unveiled its 2023-24 community funding allocations, empowering local agencies through strategic investments. In 2024, the organization announced its agency partners for the 2024-2026 period.
United Way Announces Partnership Opportunity for 2026-2028 \u2013 United\The organization received a Four-Star rating, with a perfect 100% score reflecting strong accountability, finance management, leadership, and community engagement.
Contact Information
Address: 218 St. Francis Street, Mobile, AL 36602 (also listed as Post Office Drawer 89, Mobile, AL)
Phone: 251-433-3624
Fax: 251-431-0120
Email: liveunited@uwswa.org
Website: uwswa.org
EIN: 63-0351568
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since March 1958
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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