United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Columbia, South Carolina. The organization operates as a collaborative fundraising and grantmaking entity that unites donors, partners, and volunteers to address community needs across the Midlands region. The organization has been tax-exempt since October 1955.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.5M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
-18.3% YoY
Grant Count
36
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$130K
-11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands.
United Way of the Midlands drives generational change by addressing homelessness, literacy, and healthcare access. The organization focuses on four targeted care areas:
- Building Strong Families, Individuals and Children
- Promoting Health and Recovery
- Securing Food, Shelter, Safety and Transportation
- Creating Quality Education, Job Preparation and Life Skills
Primary Program Areas
Education & Youth Development
- Early education and key school transitions to improve on-time graduation rates
- Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) serves students across multiple initiatives, including one-on-one reading sessions, classroom readings, STEM summer camps, and STEM engagement events
- Young Men United (YMU), an evidence-informed initiative providing wraparound supports for young men to reach academic and career goals
- Support for after-school and school-based programs serving K-12 students
Additional Focus Areas
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Healthcare access
- Financial stability and resiliency
Grantmaking
United Way of the Midlands distributes grants to community organizations addressing identified needs. The organization accepts applications for Impact Grant funding through a competitive process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of the Midlands serves six counties in South Carolina:
- Calhoun
- Fairfield
- Lexington
- Newberry
- Orangeburg
- Richland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Assets: $29,497,920
- Total Revenue: $14,071,867
- Total Expenses: $15,311,687
- Total Liabilities: $1,470,000
- Total Giving: $7,267,866
- Number of Employees: 86
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-deductible.
Financial Rating: The organization received a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,497,920 | $29,995,241 | $20,781,941 |
| Revenue | $14,071,867 | $21,780,654 | $13,051,883 |
| Expenses | $15,311,687 | $13,420,706 | $14,021,497 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $821,995 | $388,467 | $340,802 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of the Midlands
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sara Fawcett - Principal Officer
- Richard Butcher - Chief Financial Officer
- Jacqueline Campbell-Lawrence - Senior Director, Resource Development
- Anita Floyd - Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA FAWCETT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $269,251 |
| DR TAMARA STOCKTON | COMM. PTRS MIDLANDS, LLC EMPLOYEE | 40 | $169,256 |
| GUNN OLSEN | VP OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $133,046 |
| JENNIFER MOORE | VP COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $131,933 |
| MARGARET NICHOLS | VP FINANCE & ADMIN. (TO 7/2024) | 20 | $64,806 |
| ANDREA TUCKER | VP FINANCE & ADMIN. (FROM 11/2024) | 40 | $16,843 |
| BRITTANY OWEN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT GRAVES | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TREVOR KNOX | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN LINDLER | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TIM ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSLYN CLARK ARTIS JD EDD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOD AUGSBURGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATY BAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEYTON BRYANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TANYA A BUTTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLEN CAULK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARON R DAVIS PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHANNON EICHELBERGER CPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL FLYNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRANCE FORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JR GREEN PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW HAMMOND MATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL R HOLLAND CFP CFBA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE KING JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH LANDHOLT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMILLIA AUSTIN LEACOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEE MASHBURN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZ MCCARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN MCCLELLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGIA MJARTAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM OXLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN REX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE B SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD SLATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID E SOLANO DAVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DREW D STEVENS CFP CLU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS TAFEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TROY THAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON WOLFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of the Midlands announced plans to invest nearly $15 million in the community
United Way, community foundation launch SPARK grant programThe organization awarded a $145,000 grant to Heartland Family Services for a homeless prevention program
United Way, community foundation launch SPARK grant programFirefly received a $50,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands
United Way, community foundation launch SPARK grant programUnited Way of the Midlands and a community foundation launched the SPARK grant program
United Way, community foundation launch SPARK grant programDuring the 2024-2025 school year, the Midlands Reading Consortium served 4,652 students across all initiatives, with 118 volunteers contributing 578 hours of reading support across 18 schools in 9 school districts and five counties
A total of 8,058 K-12 students were enrolled in youth education and development programs supported by United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands Awards $145000 Grant to Heartland ...Contact Information
Address: 1818 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 733-5400
Fax: (803) 779-7803
Website: uway.org
EIN: 57-0314396
Subject 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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