UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS

EIN: 576005943 501(c)(3)

GREENWOOD, SC

Total Revenue
$972,774
Total Expenses
$1,072,791
Total Assets
$1,381,120
Net Assets
$1,276,791
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Principal Officer
DENISE HOLLAND
Phone
8642294103
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS, founded in 1945, is a small nonprofit that reported $973K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS PROVIDES RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND FAMILIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF GREENWOOD, ABBEVILLE, MCCORMICK, AND SALUDA COUNTIES. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY FOUR FOCUS AREAS: COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, HEALTHY LIVING, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES. ONE OF OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IS THE GREENWOOD COUNTS COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM (GC3), WHICH SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. GC3 OPERATES THROUGH THREE STRATEGIC ALLIANCESLIVE HEALTHY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FOOD AND HUNGERBRINGING TOGETHER PARTNERS TO ALIGN EFFORTS, ADDRESS ROOT CAUSES, AND DRIVE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS ALSO EMPHASIZES DIRECT SERVICE COORDINATION THROUGH OUR HUB RESOURCE CONNECTION CENTER, A CENTRALIZED ACCESS POINT THAT CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO VITAL SERVICES. ADDITIONAL KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE VITA TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS AND THE UC3 ONE-STOP BUILDING, WHICH HOUS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $698,538

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN CONVENING AND COORDINATING COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH THE GREENWOOD COUNTS COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM (GC3), SERVING AS A CATALYST...

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COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN CONVENING AND COORDINATING COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH THE GREENWOOD COUNTS COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM (GC3), SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT ACROSS THE LAKELANDS. THROUGH GC3S THREE ALLIANCESLIVE HEALTHY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FOOD AND HUNGER UNITED WAY HELPS ALIGN COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS, AND ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS. AS PART OF THIS WORK, UNITED WAY ALSO SUPPORTS SEVEN COMMUNITY GARDENS THAT PROMOTE FOOD ACCESS, NUTRITION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS OPERATES THE HUB RESOURCE CONNECTION CENTER, WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN CONNECT WITH A RESOURCE NAVIGATOR EITHER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE. RESOURCE NAVIGATORS LISTEN TO EACH CLIENTS NEEDS, ASSESS BARRIERS, AND CREATE A CASE USING UNITE US, A CLOSED-LOOP REFERRAL PLATFORM. THROUGH UNITE US, REFERRALS ARE SECURELY SENT TO MORE THAN 50 PARTNER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ENSURING SERVICES ARE ACCESSED AND OUTCOMES ARE TRACKED. UNITED WAY ALSO FUNDS AND PARTICIPATES IN 211 SERVICES ACROSS ALL FOUR COUNTIES, PROVIDING ACCESS TO RESOURCE NAVIGATORS DURING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. THE HUB HOUSES SEVERAL ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING VITA FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS. IN 2024, VITA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 LAKELANDS COMMUNITY MEMBERS, GENERATING NEARLY 2 MILLION IN TAX REFUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SAVING RESIDENTS AN ESTIMATED 400,000 IN TAX PREPARATION FEES. ADDITIONAL HUB-BASED SERVICES INCLUDE THE MEDICAL SUPPLY CLOSET, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AND GUIDED BEGINNINGS, A MATERNAL HEALTH NAVIGATION PROGRAM. THROUGH GUIDED BEGINNINGS, A DEDICATED MATERNAL AND INFANT SPECIALTY NAVIGATOR SUPPORTS PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS, YOUNG MOTHERS, AND FAMILIES BY CONNECTING THEM TO HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY STARTS FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. OUR UNITED WAY BUILDING AND HUB ALSO SERVE AS A HOST LOCATION FOR COMMUNITY TRAINING, SATELLITE SERVICES, AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT MEETINGS.

Program 2
Expenses: $127,023

FACILITY RENTAL PROGRAM

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $844,970
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,199
Other Revenue $113,605
TOTAL REVENUE $972,774

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $94,212
Salaries & Benefits $539,564
Fundraising Expenses $90,692
Program Expenses $825,561
Other Expenses $439,015
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,072,791

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $972,774 $841,102 +0.2%
Expenses $1,072,791 $1,061,753 +0.0%
Net Income $-100,017 $-220,651 -0.5%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
21
Volunteers
300

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$98,476
Total Directors
11
$98,476
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARISEL LOSA EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$85,912 $0 $85,912
DENISE HOLLAND EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$12,564 $0 $12,564
BRENDA ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN COOPER CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER DIPIETRO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM EVANS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY LAWTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM MCLAUGHLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SCHULZE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA USHERWOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLISA WHORTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $972,774 $1,072,791 $1,381,120 $-100,017
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $841,102 $1,061,753 $1,423,602 $-220,651
2023 $1,764,633 $1,714,593 $1,603,409 $50,040
2022 $1,424,851 $1,551,264 $1,548,920 $-126,413
2021 $812,262 $1,008,487 $1,741,300 $-196,225
2020 $1,063,745 $1,165,014 $1,643,414 $-101,269
2019 $817,523 $1,196,176 $1,764,803 $-378,653
2018 $1,050,049 $1,139,120 $2,058,376 $-89,071
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