United Way of St Johns County Inc
United Way of St. Johns County Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, Florida. The organization has been tax-exempt since July 1967. United Way of St. Johns County operates as a community mobilization organization that brings together agencies, businesses, organizations, faith-based groups, government entities, and individuals to address community priorities. The organization employs a team of dedicated staff members and works through a network of community volunteers to advance its mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-32.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+92.8% YoY
Grant Count
31
-24.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$135K
+155.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of St. Johns County is mobilizing communities to action in St. Johns and Putnam Counties so all can thrive. The organization works towards transformative health, education, and financial stability for all generations. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, the organization aims to create a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.
Primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Health
- Financial stability
- Housing and supportive services
- Child welfare
- Emergency assistance
- Youth opportunity
Grantmaking
United Way of St. Johns County strategically invests in quality programs through community impact grants provided to partner organizations in the community. The grant approval process involves numerous community volunteers.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of St. Johns County primarily serves St. Johns and Putnam Counties in Florida, with some funding activity extending to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
- Total Assets: $2,153,106 to $3,170,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,920,000
- Annual Revenue: $5,355,739
- Total Expenses: $3,180,000
- Total Giving: $4,522,711
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,153,106 | $3,173,749 | $1,960,394 |
| Revenue | $5,402,728 | $3,143,299 | $1,374,106 |
| Expenses | $5,442,176 | $3,179,912 | $1,586,276 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,392 | $3,183 | $4,934 |
| 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
145 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
Carl F. Cricco III serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA WILLIAMS | CI CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CAROL SAVIAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOBBY CRUM | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JAY OWEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE HILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY FRASER KEITH | CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| SUSAN PONDER-STANSEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOY ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI BRANDEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BEV SLOUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE PICKENS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DICK WILLIAMS | CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DELINDA FOGEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARRY RICKELMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JON URBANEK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK LEMAIRE | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $131,518 |
| SUZANNE HAVEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2026, United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties held its Givers Gala at the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach, raising a record $270,000. Carl F. Cricco III noted that the "outpouring of generosity" demonstrated what is possible when a community gathers together driven by a shared purpose. The event recognized major sponsors including The Hutson Companies (Presenting Sponsor) and Ring Power CAT (Platinum Sponsor). The gala also honored Theresa Odom with the Nancy Burns Trailblazer Award for her compassionate leadership and lasting impact in Putnam County.
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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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