United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley
THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY IS TO LEAD AND UNITE OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN TRANSFORMING LIVES. FUNDING IS BASED ON MEETING A COMMUNITY NEED, MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, AND GOOD STEWARDSHIP. UNITED WAY OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY RANKS IN THE TOP 75 UNITED WAYS NATIONWIDE BASED ON TOTAL REVENUE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.6M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.6M
+3.3% YoY
Grant Count
25
+13.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$184K
-9.1% YoY
About United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley
Based on IRS filings
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $205K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,568,690 | $14,458,497 | $12,467,806 |
| Revenue | $10,859,446 | $10,910,331 | $8,956,958 |
| Expenses | $11,426,314 | $9,679,312 | $8,086,761 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $204,964 | $133,849 | $428,465 |
| 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
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys and Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley ($607,000), Easter Seals of West Georgia Inc ($578,000), Girls Inc of Columbus and Phenix Cityrussell Co ($392,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS W CENTRAL GEORGIA COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $120,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $607,000 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $188,000 |
| EASTER SEALS OF WEST GEORGIA INC FORTSON, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $578,000 |
| FEEDING THE VALLEY INC COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $385,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $158,000 |
| GIRLS INC OF COLUMBUS AND PHENIX CITYRUSSELL CO COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $392,000 |
| SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $9,000 |
| HOPE HARBOUR (COLUMBUS ALLIANCE FOR BATTERED WOMEN) COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $275,000 |
| HOUSE OF TIME INC COLUMBUS, GA | SUPPORT OF DONEE PROGRAMS | $218,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS TERRY BARGY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN BLAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE BUDZYNSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG BURGESS JD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR BRENDA COLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA GAUNTT | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| ISAIAH HUGLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RODNEY MAHONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RINKESH PATEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH PIERCE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBBIE RAYBON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TEDDY REESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ANDY RODDENBERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DRDIONNE ROSSER-MIMS | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| GWENDOLYN RUFF | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| RABBI BETH SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE SCREWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEN SEXTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHIEF RAYMOND SMITH | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| MS D MELODY TRIMBLE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| JACK TURNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| W CLARK TURNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB WARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDI WARREN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MIKE BURNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAWN JENKINS | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| BEN MOSER | CEO | 40 | $204,369 |
| ERIKA COTTIGHAM | CFO | 40 | $173,660 |
| JOHN GREENHAW | FINANCE CHAIR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALEX HINTON | CFO/SECRETARY | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley?
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, GA. It holds $14.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley?
As of 2024, United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley holds $14.6M in total assets with $10.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $4.6M in 2024.
Where does United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley operate?
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia.
What size grants does United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley award?
In 2024, United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley awarded 25 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $184K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley's EIN?
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0572434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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