United Way of the Capital Area Inc
United Way of the Capital Area Inc is a local public charity based in Jackson, Mississippi. It brings together community partners and focuses resources on human-care needs in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties.
United Way of the Capital Area Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,495,568
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $941,341
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $33,484
- -20.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,837,397
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to United Way of the Capital Area Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 23169, Jackson, MS 39225
Phone: (601) 948-4725
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Capital Area Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization focuses on Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties in Mississippi. Its Community Impact Grant program is described as serving eligible organizations in those counties.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $183K.
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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 | $1,495,568 | $941,341 | $1,837,397 | — | — | $33,484 |
| 2024 | $2,284,677 | $1,258,641 | $1,667,224 | — | — | $42,063 |
| 2023 | $2,420,056 | $2,441,387 | $2,729,982 | — | — | $39,381 |
| 2022 | $2,769,747 | $1,554,122 | $1,160,054 | — | — | $-15,201 |
| 2021 | $2,496,425 | $1,431,412 | $1,254,724 | — | — | $450 |
| 2020 | $2,397,611 | $1,740,845 | $1,709,782 | $183,440 | 10 | $8,107 |
| 2019 | $2,226,356 | $2,016,020 | $1,446,538 | — | — | $5,996 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve lives and build strong communities by uniting people and resources to solve problems. Its website describes focus areas including education, health, financial stability, and community resilience. Its IRS filing describes work in education, financial stability, health, and community building.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2020 include Operation Shoestring, whose stated mission is to support children and families and promote health and self-sufficiency; Magnolia Speech School, which aims to help children with communication disorders develop their potential through spoken language and literacy; Midtown Partners, which works with residents and other stakeholders to build a vibrant, healthy, sustainable community; and Christians in Action, which provides services and shelter for abused and neglected children and community education to prevent child abuse. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
The 2025, 2024, and 2023 filings each report a grant count of zero. Separately, the organization’s 2020 grants included $33,500 to Operation Shoestring Inc, $16,750 to Magnolia Speech School, $16,750 to Midtown Partners Inc, and $10,000 to Christians in Action Inc. The sources do not provide a total grant amount or typical grant size for those 2020 awards.
The organization’s website says Community Impact Grants are awarded through a competitive process, subject to funding availability and alignment with its priority areas. Grants provide up to $10,000 for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Hinds, Madison, or Rankin counties. Matching funds are not required, but proposals must demonstrate community support. Applications are currently closed. The website describes an online agency application requiring an account; incomplete applications are not accepted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gus McCoy as chair person; Robert L. Gibbs as legal counsel; Hank Holloway as finance administrator; and Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, Eric Larson, Frank Lenior, JD Cooley, Jason Brooks, Melissa Sherman, and Roy Moss as trustees.
United Way of the Capital Area Inc is led by Nikki McCelleis, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nikki McCelleis
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $115K (2025)
Gus McCoy
Chair Person
Trustee → Chair Person, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Collins
Controller & Director of Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $60K (2025)
Debra Mays-Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Sherman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jd Cooley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Moss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Guidry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lenior
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Boyer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hank Holloway
Finance Administrator
Trustee → Finance Administration, 2020
Finance Administration → Finance Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Gibbs
Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel → Legal Councel, 2023
Legal Councel → Legal Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Ivye Allen (2019–2024) — Past Chairman
- Former: Bryan Horn (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ira E. Murray PhD (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Frank Lenoir (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jordan Harris (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark P. Peach (2019–2022) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Ronnie Colvin (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Senator David Blount (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lea Turnipseed (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brad Maley (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Moss (2019–2021) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Cathy Northington (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tonya Adams (2019–2020) — Controller
- Former: Brian Broussard (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Carol J. Burger (2019) — Secretary & CEO
- Former: Clarence Irby (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Lorose Hunter (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Shannon McMillan (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Teresa Walker (2019) — COO & Controller
- Former: Tina Lakey (2019) — Trustee
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 $115K, to Nikki McCelleis (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Capital Area Inc
How large is United Way of the Capital Area Inc?
United Way of the Capital Area Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $941K.
What does United Way of the Capital Area Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve lives and build strong communities by uniting people and resources to solve problems. Its website describes focus areas including education, health, financial stability, and community resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Capital Area Inc?
United Way of the Capital Area Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Way of the Capital Area Inc make grants?
The organization focuses on Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties in Mississippi. Its Community Impact Grant program is described as serving eligible organizations in those counties.
What is United Way of the Capital Area Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Capital Area Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0303075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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