United Way of Thomas County
United way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the local community to advance the common good, by contributing to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, using funds received through contributions from individuals and businesses of the community.
United Way of Thomas County at a glance
In short: United Way of Thomas County gave $127K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,600
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,320
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $304,679
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Thomas County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomasville YMCA ($70K). Together the top 5 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 24 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Way of Thomas County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $151K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomasville YMCA Thomasville, GA | Designation of Assistance for Program Operation Costs. | $70,000 |
| Salvation Army Thomasville, GA | Designation of Assistance for Program Operation Costs. | $27,600 |
| Thomas County Food Bank and Outreach Center Thomasville, GA | Designation of Assistance for Program Operation Costs. | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross Thomasville, GA | Designation of Assistance for Program Operation Costs. | $10,000 |
| Council on Agingscott Senior Center Thomasville, GA | Designation of Assistance for Program Operation Costs. | $7,000 |
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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 | $304,679 | $293,734 | $255,971 | $126,600 | 5 | $2,961 |
| 2024 | $267,000 | $267,614 | $252,968 | $126,700 | 5 | $1,665 |
| 2023 | $253,302 | $282,940 | $265,245 | $151,400 | 5 | $1,037 |
| 2022 | $235,042 | $246,270 | $244,285 | $119,000 | 4 | $141 |
| 2021 | $240,417 | $261,767 | $235,018 | $124,000 | 5 | $592 |
| 2020 | $254,402 | $254,411 | $247,561 | $119,000 | 4 | $226 |
| 2019 | $206,213 | $261,275 | $264,876 | $136,000 | 6 | $512 |
About United Way of Thomas County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Thomas County is a public charity, based in Thomasville, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $305K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Thomas County is led by Rebecca Cannady, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 24 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Cannady
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $59K (2025)
Eugene McNease
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Almeda Simpson
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Blanton
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2020
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Quick
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Taylor
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2020
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Phillips
Vice President & Campaign Ch
Vice President & Campaign Ch → Vice President & Campaign Chair, 2023
Vice President & Campaign Chair → Vice President & Campaign Ch, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debi M. Garland
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2020
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ward
Board Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Christie
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2020
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Rhodes
Vice President & Campaign Co-Chair
Vice President & Campaign Co-Chair → Vice President & Campaign Co, 2024
Vice President & Campaign Co → Vice President & Campaign Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Depaola
Treasurer
Past President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammi Mott
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2020
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dickey
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2020
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wylie Watt Jr.
Board Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Griffin
Board Member
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Ward
Board Member
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Vann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Sanders
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Drew
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Holloway
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rehn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Merck
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Darlene Phillips (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Holly Phillips (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris West (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wesley Myers (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Celina Bearss (2019–2020) — Board Memeber
- Former: Jim Brewer (2019–2020) — Board Memeber
- Former: Marvin Dawson (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Trent Reynolds (2019–2020) — Board Memeber
- Former: Ken Hayes (2019) — Vice President & Campaign Co
- Former: Megan Powell (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Tillinghast (2019) — Board 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $59K, to Rebecca Cannady (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Thomas County
How much does United Way of Thomas County give each year?
United Way of Thomas County gave $127K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $127K across 5 grants.
What is United Way of Thomas County's typical grant size?
United Way of Thomas County's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $25,320, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Thomas County give grants?
United Way of Thomas County gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Thomasville, GA (5 grants).
Does United Way of Thomas County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Thomas County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Designation of Assistance for Program Operation Costs." (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Thomas County's largest grantees?
United Way of Thomas County's largest 2025 grantees include Thomasville YMCA ($70,000), Salvation Army ($27,600) and Thomas County Food Bank and Outreach Center ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Thomas County?
United Way of Thomas County reported $305K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $294K.
What is United Way of Thomas County's EIN?
United Way of Thomas County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6001715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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