United Way of the Pine Belt Region
United Way of the Pine Belt Region is a public charity based in Laurel, Mississippi. Its 2025 filing reports $176,707 in grants to 10 recipients.
United Way of the Pine Belt Region at a glance
In short: United Way of the Pine Belt Region gave $177K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Mississippi. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,707
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,671
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,595
- Total assets
- $565,239
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of the Pine Belt Region
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2026, Laurel, MS 39442
Phone: (601) 428-8459
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of the Pine Belt Region funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army Jones County ($42K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 70 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi. The filing attributes the remaining 18% to an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of the Pine Belt Region open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
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 $177K (2025) to $522K (2019). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Jones County Laurel, MS | To Further the Organ | $41,804 |
| Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Laurel, MS | To Further the Organ | $23,450 |
| Glory House | — | $23,338 |
| Good Shepherd Clinic Laurel, MS | To Further the Organ | $16,338 |
| Association for the Rights of Citiz Association Retarded Citizens Laurel, MS | To Further the Organ | $15,750 |
| Children's Center for Communication Childrens Center for Communication Hattiesburg, MS | To Further the Organ | $13,439 |
| Dubard School for Children with Lan Hattiesburg, MS | To Further the Organ | $13,412 |
| Shafer Center for Crisis Interventi Hattiesburg, MS | To Further the Organ | $10,500 |
| Covington County-Boys and Girls CLU Collins, MS | To Further the Organ | $9,338 |
| Samaritan's Closet and Pantry | — | $9,338 |
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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 | $565,239 | $480,584 | $446,420 | $176,707 | 10 | $2,846 |
| 2024 | $533,845 | $310,054 | $541,912 | $256,842 | 12 | $6,276 |
| 2023 | $765,555 | $544,615 | $544,432 | $279,443 | 14 | $3,663 |
| 2022 | $981,588 | $527,378 | $576,761 | $352,320 | 19 | $1,007 |
| 2021 | $1,011,550 | $639,512 | $563,201 | $350,095 | 15 | $543 |
| 2020 | $647,042 | $630,864 | $607,854 | $366,230 | 15 | $3,193 |
| 2019 | $624,032 | $594,094 | $750,295 | $522,178 | 20 | $2,991 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated purpose is “voluntary welfare agency.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations including the Salvation Army Jones County, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Good Shepherd Clinic, and several organizations serving children and families.
Domestic Abuse Family Shelter describes its mission as breaking the cycle of abuse through a broad base of services and community support, providing victims of domestic violence with tools to make choices leading to violence-free living, and raising awareness of domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization gave 10 grants totaling $176,707. Grant amounts ranged from $9,338 to $41,804, with a median of $14,594. The largest grants went to Salvation Army Jones County ($41,804), Domestic Abuse Family Shelter ($23,450), Glory House ($23,338), Good Shepherd Clinic ($16,338), and Association for the Rights of Citizens ($15,750).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following members: George Bassi, Alecia Bigler, Trey Bryant, Ann Buchanan, Jameson Buckley, Brittney Carter, Sylvia Clark, Amanda Cooley, Malik Davis, and Tim Dudley.
United Way of the Pine Belt Region is led by Russ Griffin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 36 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russ Griffin
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bruce Lentz
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lowell Howell
Member
President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randy Smith
Member
Vice President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Risher Caves
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alecia Bigler
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Allison Temple
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Amanda Cooley
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Andrew Ousley
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Billy Taylor
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brittney Carter
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dale Wood
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Daniel Hathorne
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Danita Horne
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Darnell Moffett
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
George Bassi
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jackie Thigpen
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jake White
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jameson Buckley
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jennifer McDonald
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joe Miller
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jonathan Strickler
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kayla Jefcoat
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lew Yoder
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Malik Davis
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mark Waller
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael McGee
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael McKinnon
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Missy Sanderson
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sylvia Clark
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tim Dudley
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Trey Bryant
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Amy Ray
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ann Buchanan
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bo Geiger
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stephanie Taylor
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Greg Bennett (2024) — Member
- Former: Jim Woodyear (2024) — Member
- Former: Joseph Cole (2024) — Member
- Former: Kelly Lawson (2024) — Member
- Former: Romika Wells (2024) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Pine Belt Region
How much does United Way of the Pine Belt Region give each year?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region gave $177K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $257K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of the Pine Belt Region's typical grant size?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region's median grant in 2025 was $14,595, and its average grant was $17,671, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of the Pine Belt Region give grants?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region gives mostly in Mississippi: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laurel, MS (4 grants) and Hattiesburg, MS (3 grants).
Does United Way of the Pine Belt Region give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of the Pine Belt Region's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organ" (8 grants).
Who are United Way of the Pine Belt Region's largest grantees?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army Jones County ($41,804), Domestic Abuse Family Shelter ($23,450) and Glory House ($23,338), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of the Pine Belt Region?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region reported $565K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $481K.
What does United Way of the Pine Belt Region fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is “voluntary welfare agency.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations including the Salvation Army Jones County, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Good Shepherd Clinic, and several organizations serving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of the Pine Belt Region?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of the Pine Belt Region's EIN?
United Way of the Pine Belt Region's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0366876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of the Pine Belt Region funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-the-pine-belt-region-morg_31a09d5f432b4f9e9e6cfbe17570de0f
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