United Way of the CSRA Inc
United Way of the CSRA Inc is a public charity based in Augusta, Georgia, formed in 1936. It mobilizes community resources to address regional needs and support children, young adults, and families. Its work includes direct services and funding local programs.
United Way of the CSRA Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the CSRA Inc gave $532K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Georgia. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $531,644
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -55.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,448
- +61.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,522
- Total assets
- $4,031,770
- +34.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the CSRA Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s published materials describe a Letter of Intent process for the Community Grant. Proposals are reviewed for completeness and compliance; volunteers assess program proposals and agency financials, visit programs, and make funding recommendations for board review.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1765 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: (706) 724-5544
Website: https://uwcsra.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of the CSRA Inc
Who United Way of the CSRA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta ($76K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 259 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of the CSRA is based in Augusta and describes its work as serving the CSRA. Its 2024 grants were all awarded to organizations in Georgia, including multiple Augusta-based recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of the CSRA Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $19K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $532K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $75,808 |
| Salvation Army Augusta GA Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $53,816 |
| Apparo Academy Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $39,304 |
| American Red Cross Augusta Chapter Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $35,124 |
| Safe Homes of Augusta Inc Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $30,051 |
| Christ Community Health Services Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $27,750 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Augusta Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $27,230 |
| Child Enrichment Inc Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $24,396 |
| Hope House Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $22,878 |
| Easter Seals East Georgia Augusta, GA | Program Operating Costs | $20,248 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,031,770 | $3,865,209 | $2,808,461 | $531,644 | 26 | $92,709 |
| 2023 | $3,009,338 | $5,170,505 | $5,000,186 | $734,627 | 58 | $64,883 |
| 2022 | $3,230,336 | $7,796,409 | $7,635,229 | $817,839 | 73 | $1,726 |
| 2021 | $2,548,465 | $8,329,042 | $8,145,222 | $888,496 | 37 | $24,519 |
| 2020 | $2,707,680 | $3,328,468 | $3,383,206 | $1,387,196 | 65 | $26,253 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize the caring power of its community to make lasting change on issues that matter in the region, helping children, young adults, and families access the tools and resources to reach their potential. Its stated funding priorities include early learning and school readiness for children ages 0–11; career readiness and educational support for youth ages 12–24; adult and young-adult skills training to improve financial well-being and earning potential; and access to health and nutritional resources.
For its 2024 grant awards, the organization identified four focus areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Its grants support local programs. For example, Apparo Academy describes its work as specialized early intervention and education for children, including therapeutic services and nursing care. Safe Homes of Augusta describes its mission as providing assistance from domestic violence, while Christ Community Health Services describes its mission as providing and promoting quality healthcare through health centers in medically underserved areas of the CSRA.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way of the CSRA reported 26 grants totaling $531,644. Grant amounts ranged from $6,034 to $75,808, with a median of $15,522. The listed grants were for program operating costs, and all grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
The largest listed awards included $75,808 to Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, $53,816 to the Salvation Army Augusta, $39,304 to Apparo Academy, $35,124 to the American Red Cross Augusta Chapter, and $30,051 to Safe Homes of Augusta. Other recipients included Christ Community Health Services ($27,750), Boys & Girls Club of Augusta ($27,230), Child Enrichment ($24,396), Hope House ($22,878), and Easter Seals East Georgia ($20,248).
The organization’s 2024–2025 Community Grant Letter of Intent invited proposals under its Leading Families Forward Initiative. The initiative seeks coordinated, collaborative services for families facing barriers to success, using a multi-generational model that supports parent education and involvement in children’s education. The organization’s community investment process includes a compliance review of proposals, volunteer review and financial review, in-person program site visits, recommendations from community volunteers, and final board approval. Agencies are notified of approved funding amounts in June for the program year beginning July 1.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leland Adams, David Belkoski, Tony Bernados, Tom Blanchard III, Karin Borer, Clint Bryant, Malinda Cobb, Joanna Conley, and John Dewey as directors. Bonnie Cox is listed as treasurer.
United Way of the CSRA Inc is led by Brittney Burnett, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brittney Burnett
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$139K (2024)
Jay Johnson
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briana Williams
Community Impact Chair
Director → Community Impact Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Brown
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Clint Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Enoch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tamasi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McElreath
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Peebles
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Blanchard III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Belkoski
Director
Board Chair → Immeditate Past Chair, 2023
Immeditate Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jermaine Whirl
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leland Adams
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Bernados
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dewey
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Speight
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Gwynne
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trent Snyder
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Frits
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Woodward
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Tatum
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Conley
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malinda Cobb
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Martino
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Borer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quintin Murray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Hall
Agency Liaison
Agency Liaison → Agency Liaison Non-Voting, 2021
Agency Liaison Non-Voting → Agency Liaison, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Cox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Klecha
Vice Chair
Director → Community Impact Chair, 2022
Community Impact Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Teffeteller
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Walden
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Meeks
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Norris
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Brittany Burnett (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Doug Welch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jordan Pierce (2020–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: John Patterson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Luther Felder (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Nicholson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Missy Polhemus (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tarak Patel (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Norris (2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Mulvehill (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Bird (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jesse Thomas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Haddon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Ash (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Roy Kenton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vince Brogdon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Robinson (2020) — Director
- Former: Barb McInnis (2020) — Director
- Former: Dave Belkoski (2020) — Director
- Former: Kinesha Ponder (2020) — Director
- Former: Leigh Porterfield (2020) — Director
- Former: Reagan Williams (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Baker (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Elledge (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Johnson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $139K, to Brittney Burnett (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the CSRA Inc
How much does United Way of the CSRA Inc give each year?
United Way of the CSRA Inc gave $532K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $735K across 58 grants.
What is United Way of the CSRA Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the CSRA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,522, and its average grant was $20,448, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the CSRA Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does United Way of the CSRA Inc give grants?
United Way of the CSRA Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (22 grants) and Evans, GA (2 grants).
Does United Way of the CSRA Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of the CSRA Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of the CSRA Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the CSRA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta ($75,808), Salvation Army Augusta GA ($53,816) and American Red Cross Augusta Chapter ($41,158 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the CSRA Inc?
United Way of the CSRA Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What does United Way of the CSRA Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize the caring power of its community to make lasting change on issues that matter in the region, helping children, young adults, and families access the tools and resources to reach their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the CSRA Inc?
The organization’s published materials describe a Letter of Intent process for the Community Grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of the CSRA Inc's EIN?
United Way of the CSRA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0566155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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