United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc is a public charity based in Durham, North Carolina. It brings together community partners and resources to support locally driven solutions addressing poverty and expanding economic mobility, with work across Durham, Wake, Orange, and Johnston counties.
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc gave $4.2M across 97 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in North Carolina. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,165,608
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 97
- +90.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,944
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,051
- Total assets
- $2,169,438
- -26.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (29 of 97, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 110583, Durham, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 460-8687
Website: https://unitedwaytriangle.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc
Amount
Up to $1,000 (individuals); Up to $5,000 (nonprofits)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of North Carolina ($428K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
475 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 475 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website identifies Durham, Wake, Orange, and Johnston counties as the communities it serves. In 2025, 91% of its grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 8% to Florida, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 97 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2019) to $6.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 97 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | Charitable | $427,548 |
| Rreps Inc Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $375,000 |
| United Way of Suncoast Tampa Area Tampa, FL | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Village of Wisdom Inc Durham, NC | Charitable | $103,360 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area Inc Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $95,561 |
| PLM Families Together Inc DBA Families Together Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $93,760 |
| Maame Inc Durham, NC | Charitable | $81,250 |
| The Family Violence Prevention Center Inc DBA Interact Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $81,055 |
| CASA Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $80,121 |
| Durham Children's Initiative Durham, NC | Charitable | $78,576 |
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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 | $2,169,438 | $8,747,564 | $9,459,834 | $4,165,608 | 97 | $6,582 |
| 2024 | $2,959,376 | $7,196,823 | $8,003,767 | $3,705,888 | 51 | $10,757 |
| 2023 | $5,232,782 | $7,578,652 | $9,477,102 | $4,825,000 | 85 | $36,884 |
| 2022 | $8,988,793 | $10,685,118 | $12,711,395 | $6,795,157 | 119 | $7,090 |
| 2021 | $10,861,522 | $13,999,044 | $11,140,402 | $4,686,225 | 123 | $5,981 |
| 2020 | $6,788,084 | $9,987,841 | $10,043,235 | $5,125,938 | 136 | $17,470 |
| 2019 | $6,959,723 | $9,109,752 | $8,894,346 | $3,387,711 | 95 | $9,567 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states its mission is “to eradicate poverty and to increase social mobility through the power of partnerships.” Its website describes economic mobility as the umbrella for its work and emphasizes community-led solutions.
The filing describes community investment as funding distributed to agencies and programs based on need and board-determined criteria. It also describes community impact work as examining county needs and coordinating resources for measurable results. The filing identifies United Way 2-1-1 as a human-services information and referral service.
The 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address a range of community needs. For example, Village of Wisdom says it works with families to support the healthy development and reflection of Black youth; Families Together says it assists families with children moving from homelessness to sustainable housing; and MAAME describes itself as a community-based maternal health organization. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of the funder’s own programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 97 grants totaling $4,165,608. Grant amounts ranged from $5,510 to $427,548, with a median of $25,051. The largest listed grants included $427,548 to United Way of North Carolina, $375,000 to RREPS Inc, and $350,000 to United Way of Suncoast Tampa Area.
Other notable 2025 grants included $103,360 to Village of Wisdom, $95,561 to YMCA of the Triangle Area Inc, $93,760 to PLM Families Together Inc, $81,250 to MAAME Inc, and $81,055 to The Family Violence Prevention Center Inc. The grantee descriptions identify work including North Carolina community support, criminal justice reform and education, youth development, housing stability, maternal health, and services for people affected by domestic and sexual violence.
The website describes a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund for urgent support to residents and nonprofits in Durham, Wake, Orange, and Johnston counties. It says eligible individuals may apply for up to $1,000 per approved application and nonprofits facing increased demand may apply for up to $5,000. Applications are reviewed by program staff, decisions are delivered within two weeks, and payments are made to individuals or vendors or released to nonprofits. The fund retains a 5% administrative fee. These are the stated terms for that specific fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan Nelson as board chair, Phillip Graham as vice chair, and Jess George as secretary. It also lists Delores Bailey, Creighton Blackwell, Heidi Chan, Michael DePaolis, Clayton Dorn, Louis Duke, and David Ellis as directors.
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc is led by Eric Guckian, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Guckian
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$252K (2019) → $287K (2025)
Joan Nelson
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Haines
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delores Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Irby
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rahul Pagidipati
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Kemble
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Dorn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ellis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Depaolis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Pringle
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Sitton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Chan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Retzlaff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Creighton Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Duke
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erkang Zheng
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Parkerson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly O'Connor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaleiah Fox
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mills
CFO
Current CFO → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$64K (2022) → $159K (2025)
Crystal Wilson
Chief Outreach Officer
Director → Chief Outreach Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$159K (2025)
Jeff Howell
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$137K (2025)
Kelsey Camarena
Chief Philanthropy Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Jess George
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Graham
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (45)
- Former: Anne Howard (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Byron Kirkland (2019–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: David Reese (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Greg Winkler (2019–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Michael Goodmon (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Morris (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Shropshire-Eudy (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Autrice Campbell Long (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Adrianne Moody (2023–2024) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Danette Chadwick (2023–2024) — Director of Corporate Philanthropy
- Former: Nicholas Allen (2023–2024) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Emilie Smith (2024) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Otto Breitschwerdt (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Strecker (2019–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Dwight Morris (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Murdy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Byers (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Stelfanie Williams (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tony Fassino (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gayle Cabrera (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Herndon (2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Devin Desjarlais (2023) — Marketing & Storytelling
- Former: Robert Albright (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Wendell Davis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Zagbayou (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Gibson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Robin Diehl (2020–2021) — Past CFO
- Former: Linda Shropshire - Eudy (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Micheal Goodmon (2021) — Director
- Former: Maureen O'Connor (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Botzis (2019–2020) — Finance Committee Co-Chair
- Former: Olivia Morris (2019–2020) — Former Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Rick Bowers (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susie Greene (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Murdy (2020) — Director
- Former: Chuck Puvis (2019) — Director
- Former: Del Misenheimer (2019) — Director
- Former: Farad Ali (2019) — Director
- Former: Jes Averhart (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Gibson (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Jr Shearin (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Laura Benson (2019) — Director
- Former: Luke Smith (2019) — Director
- Former: Paul Griffin (2019) — Director
- Former: Tad Clodfelter (2019) — Director
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 $287K, to Eric Guckian (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc
How much does United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc give each year?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc gave $4.2M across 97 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.7M across 51 grants.
What is United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,051, and its average grant was $42,944, across 97 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc that year got $66K on average.
Where does United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc give grants?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (40 grants), Raleigh, NC (32 grants), Chapel Hill, NC (6 grants) and Cary, NC (3 grants).
Does United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 97 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (97 grants).
Who are United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of North Carolina ($427,548), Rreps Inc ($375,000) and United Way of Suncoast Tampa Area ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What does United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states its mission is “to eradicate poverty and to increase social mobility through the power of partnerships.” Its website describes economic mobility as the umbrella for its work and emphasizes community-led solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaytriangle.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's EIN?
United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1949103. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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