United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc
United Way of the Greater Triangle is a 501(c)(3) federated giving program and fundraising organization headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Established in May 1996, the organization mobilizes community resources to address poverty and systemic inequities across a four-county region. The organization operates as an independent entity and employs approximately 20-26 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
-43.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
-23.2% YoY
Grant Count
51
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+28.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of the Greater Triangle's mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
The organization strategically invests in high-impact, community-led solutions across key areas including:
- Workforce development
- Housing stability
- Food access
- Healthcare
- Youth development
- Emergency response
The organization prioritizes funding organizations led by women and leaders of color that employ root cause and racial equity analysis. It recognizes that both crisis response and everyday stabilization efforts are necessary to ensure safety, basic necessities, and opportunity for all community members.
Grantmaking
United Way of the Greater Triangle engages in community investment through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of the Greater Triangle serves a four-county region in North Carolina: Durham, Johnston, Orange, and Wake counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenue: $7,196,823
- Total Expenses: $8,003,767
- Total Assets: $2,959,376
- Total Liabilities: $2,691,000
Historical Data (Fiscal Year 2022):
- Assets: $9.0 million
- Revenue: $10.7 million
- Investments: $210,700
The organization maintains a three-star rating based on its accountability and financial practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,959,376 | $5,232,782 | $8,988,793 |
| Revenue | $7,196,823 | $7,578,652 | $10,685,118 |
| Expenses | $8,003,767 | $9,477,102 | $12,711,395 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,757 | $36,884 | $7,090 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc
Bull City Future Fund
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER TRIANGLE INC
Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER TRIANGLE INC
Amount
Up to $1,000 (individuals); Up to $5,000 (nonprofits)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key staff members include:
- Jeffrey Howell: Chief Executive Officer
- Kelsey Camarena: Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Crystal Wilson: Chief Outreach Officer
- Suzanne Deobald: Community Impact Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY IRBY | BOARD CHAIR (2/1/24-6/30/24 | 2 | — |
| LINDA SHROPSHIRE-EUDY | BOARD CHAIR (7/1/23-1/31/24) | 2 | — |
| JOAN NELSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JESS GEORGE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BYRON KIRKLAND | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| GREG WINKLER | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DELORES BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CREIGHTON BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OTTO BREITSCHWERDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUTRICE CAMPBELL LONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEIDI CHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DEPAOLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAYTON DORN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUIS DUKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID ELLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GOODMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHILLIP GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID HAINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROGER KEMBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAHUL PAGIDIPATI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON PRINGLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID REESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY RETZLAFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN SITTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC GUCKIAN | CEO | 40 | $245,417 |
| DAVID MILLS | CFO | 40 | $157,500 |
| NICHOLAS ALLEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $177,127 |
| EMILIE SMITH | CHIEF OF STAFF | 24 | $200,325 |
| DANETTE CHADWICK | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $104,408 |
| ADRIANNE MOODY | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $123,205 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of the Greater Triangle launched the Bull City Future Fund in partnership with Durham's municipal leadership and the Triangle Community Foundation. This initiative channels community investments into nonprofits expanding youth engagement opportunities and strengthening youth development and community safety in Durham. The fund awarded $305,000 to 15 nonprofits within its first ten months of operation, demonstrating strong community support and rapid deployment of resources toward youth-focused initiatives.
Bull City Future Fund - United Way Greater TriangleSubject 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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