United Ways of Alabama
United Ways of Alabama (UWAL) is a public charity based in Montgomery, Alabama, formed in 2004. Its mission is to advance the interests of its member organizations through common efforts. The organization coordinates charitable campaigns, statewide 2-1-1 services, and disaster-related initiatives, and supports programs addressing needs including employment and training, health care navigation, and disaster recovery.
United Ways of Alabama at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,340,272
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,133,975
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $50,981
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,034,962
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to United Ways of Alabama
- Review Cycle
- The stated deadline for the 2026 State Combined Campaign application was March 13, 2026, a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The stated deadline for the 2026 State Combined Campaign application was March 13, 2026, a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 624 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 269-4505
Website: https://unitedwaysofalabama.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Ways of Alabama funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWAL’s work is described as statewide in Alabama. The 2024 filing says 2-1-1 Connects Alabama serves residents in all Alabama counties. The 2020 recipients listed are Alabama-based United Way organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Ways of Lee County Opelika, AL | Disaster Response | $65,974 |
| United Way of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | Disaster Response | $65,267 |
| United Way of Southwest Alabama Mobile, AL | Disaster Response | $28,274 |
| River Region United Way Montgomery, AL | Disaster Response | $24,200 |
| West Alabama United Way Tuscaloosa, AL | Disaster Response | $19,417 |
| United Way of Madison County Huntsville, AL | Disaster Response | $19,160 |
| Wiregrass United Way Dothan, AL | Disaster Response | $14,649 |
| United Way of Northwest Alabama Florence, AL | Disaster Response | $10,924 |
| United Way of Baldwin County Foley, AL | Disaster Response | $10,651 |
| United Way of East Central Alabama Anniston, AL | Disaster Response | $9,462 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,340,272 | $4,133,975 | $4,034,962 | — | — | $50,981 |
| 2023 | $2,974,809 | $3,248,344 | $3,120,010 | — | — | $46,404 |
| 2022 | $2,815,599 | $3,495,166 | $3,435,205 | — | — | $4,837 |
| 2021 | $2,675,347 | $1,625,594 | $1,744,575 | — | — | $2,241 |
| 2020 | $2,494,844 | $1,632,034 | $1,401,851 | $300,200 | 15 | $11,399 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
UWAL’s stated mission is to advance the interests of its member organizations by providing a vehicle for common effort, which may include discussions, studies, recommendations, or actions on problems of mutual interest.
Its stated work includes coordinating the State Combined Campaign and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama campaign; managing and funding 2-1-1 Connects Alabama; serving as fiscal agent for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund; and disaster response and recovery work. The 2024 filing also describes an employment and training program for eligible SNAP recipients, health care coverage navigation, and COVID-19 wrap-around services.
The 2020 recipients listed include local United Ways. Their own descriptions characterize their work in terms such as improving community quality of life, mobilizing community support, and strengthening education, income, health, or human services. These are the recipients’ stated missions, not UWAL’s.
Grantmaking
The 2022, 2023, and 2024 filings each report zero grants. The available recipient information lists 2020 payments to United Way organizations, including:
UWAL’s website announced a 2026 State Combined Campaign application process for local voluntary charitable health and human care agencies or federations seeking participation in that campaign. This is a campaign-participation process, not described as an application for grants from UWAL.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing:
- Jeff Cothran — President
- Shannon Jenkins — Vice Preside
- Carrie Thomas — Secretary
- Jennifer McNulty — Treasurer
- Marina Simpson — Past Preside
- Becky Booker — Executive Di
- Courtney Layfield — Member
- Kaye Young McFarlen — Member
- Tipi Miller — Member
- Drew Langloh — Trustee/Dire
United Ways of Alabama is led by Jeff Cothran, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Cothran
President
Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Langloh
Trustee & Director
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Trustee & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Booker
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Amy Peoples
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Moser
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Thomas
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Wuska
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McNulty
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Thrasher
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaye Young McFarlen
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina Simpson
Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Powell
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Jenkins
Vice President
Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Burrage
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Hill
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Layfield
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kasambira
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jannah Bailey
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tipi Miller
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine Bixler
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molli Gipson
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Childers
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Ray
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kathleen Ross (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Jill Chenoweth (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ruth Moffatt (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Waid Harbison (2022) — Member
- Former: Becky Benton (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Becky Goff (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Clay Vandiver (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ron Simmons (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Carol Fortuna (2020) — Member
- Former: Joanne Hightower (2020) — Member
- Former: Sharon Fuller (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Becky Booker (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Ways of Alabama
How large is United Ways of Alabama?
United Ways of Alabama reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does United Ways of Alabama fund?
UWAL’s stated mission is to advance the interests of its member organizations by providing a vehicle for common effort, which may include discussions, studies, recommendations, or actions on problems of mutual interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Ways of Alabama?
United Ways of Alabama has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaysofalabama.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Ways of Alabama make grants?
UWAL’s work is described as statewide in Alabama. The 2024 filing says 2-1-1 Connects Alabama serves residents in all Alabama counties. The 2020 recipients listed are Alabama-based United Way organizations.
What is United Ways of Alabama's EIN?
United Ways of Alabama's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3165175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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