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United Way · EIN 57-0368721

United Way of Florence County

Florence, SC

United Way of Florence County is a United Way organization based in Florence, SC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $533K in grants paid across 44 grants, with $3.72M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Senior Citizens Association in Florence County, Mercy Medicine and Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee.

How to request funding

United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Florence County's website for its current funding process.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

The community investment committee (cic), which is composed of united way staff, board members, and community volunteers oversees the review process and allocation of funds to the partner agencies annually. the funding year runs from july 1st to june 30th. in march the partner agencies submit applications for funding requests. for each agency, the cic members review organizational documents including: the most recent audit; financial statements; program and organizational budgets; outcome measurement and improvement; and an excutive summary. the cic performs these reviews to ensure that the partner agencies are meeting identified community needs and are efficient and effective. based on the evaluation results, the cic makes a recommendation to the board of trustees for the allocation of funds to each agency beginning in july. as a follow-up to this process, the cic performs a mid-year review of all the partner agencies every januray.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

To unite our community to improve peoples' lives and build a vital, caring community.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Senior Citizens Association in Florence CountyFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$47,450
Mercy MedicineFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$47,314
Youth Mentors of the Pee DeeFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$43,542
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual AssaultFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$42,354
Boys & Girls Club of the Pee DeeFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$41,678
Lighthouse MinistriesFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$33,321
Pee Dee Speech and HearingFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$31,667
Florence Area Literacy CouncilFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$27,708
Salvation ArmyFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$24,527
Florence County Disabilities & Special Needs BoardFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$23,070
Care House of the Pee DeeFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$18,196
Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SCProgram Operating Costs$15,786
Florence County Chapter American Red CrossFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$15,758
Circle ParkFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$12,389
Florence Family YMCAFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$11,033
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual AssaultFlorence, SCDonor Designated for General Support$5,146
Foster Care NetworkFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$4,354
The Naomi ProjectFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$4,112
Boys & Girls Club of the Pee DeeFlorence, SCDonor Designated for General Support$2,822
Lighthouse MinistriesFlorence, SCDonor Designated for General Support$2,304
Girl Scout Council of the Pee DeeFlorence, SCProgram Operating Costs$2,135
Circle ParkFlorence, SCDonor Designated for General Support$1,861
The Naomi ProjectFlorence, SCDonor Designated for General Support$1,826
Care House of the Pee DeeFlorence, SCDonor Designated for General Support$1,596
Children's Cancer PartnersSpartanburg, SCDonor Designated for General Support$1,489

The 25 largest of 44 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does United Way of Florence County accept grant applications?

United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Florence County's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does United Way of Florence County give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $532,956 in grants paid (44 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has United Way of Florence County funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Senior Citizens Association in Florence County (SC), $47.5K, Mercy Medicine (SC), $47.3K, Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee (SC), $43.5K, Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault (SC), $42.4K and Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee (SC), $41.7K.