Nonprofit · EIN 23-7112548
UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,657,367 | $1,577,683 | $1,079,684 | $1,906,930 | $207,266 | $1,699,664 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,739,910 | $1,797,188 | -$57,278 | $836,282 | $210,994 | $625,288 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,627,699
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $29,168
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,011
- Other revenue
- $500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,406,908
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $56,201
- Other salaries and wages
- $39,896
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,297
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,866
- Occupancy
- $2,044
- Travel
- $3,452
- Depreciation
- $500
- Program services (functional)
- $1,478,827
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,918
- Fundraising (functional)
- $62,938
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $836,282
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,906,930
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $207,266
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,699,664
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,500
- Publicly traded securities
- $370,858
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $547,992
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,151,672
- Gross receipts
- $2,928,427
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 381
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELESA WILLETT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $50,312 | $5,889 |
| JEFF HAYNES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE WITTEKIND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WYATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY ALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE BRIDGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVON BUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK CHANDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY GADDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER LINDSAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY NICHOLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL RATHBONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE WIEDMAN-SMIRNOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TALLENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODI WIJEWICKRAMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELESA WILLETT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $50,312 | $6,569 |
| DANIELLE WITTEKIND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY GADDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WYATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY ALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE BRIDGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVON BUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER LINDSAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TALLENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE WIEDMAN-SMIRNOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI WIJEWICKRAMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE YAGATICH | DIR (THRU 10 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHANDEVEL | DIR (THRU 02 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1139, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786-1139
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CELESA WILLETT, 81 ELMWOOD WAY STE 140, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
- Signed the 990
- CELESA WILLETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 356-2832
- Website
- WWW.UWHAYWOOD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARTER P C
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAYWOOD COUNTY BY UNITING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FUNDING EFFORTS.
Program accomplishments
- AGENCY ALLOCATION - THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES TO MEMBER AGENCIES, INCLUDING DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND SPECIFIC SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. PLEASE SEE 990 SCHEDULE I FOR DETAILS.Expenses $278,850 · grants $240,045
- COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING - THE ANNUAL DAY OF CARING FOR SPECIFIC COMMUNITY WIDE PROJECTS AS WELL AS OTHER GENERAL SERVICES PERFORMED IN THE COMMUNITY. DAY OF CARING BEGAN IN 1997 WITH 15 PROJECTS AND 75 VOLUNTEERS, AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO 30 PROJECTS AND APPROXIMATELY 325 VOLUNTEERS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE HOME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS PAINTING, YARD WORK, AND BUILDING ACCESS RAMPS. THE MISSION OF THE DAY OF CARING IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS BY IMPROVING SAFETY AND LIVING CONDITIONS IN THEIR HOME. - DAY OF CARING DETAILS - IN APRIL, WE ASK AGENCIES SUCH AS THE HAYWOOD COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND MOUNTAIN PROJECTS TO NAME PEOPLE WHO MIGHT BENEFIT FROM A DAY OF CARING PROJECT. THE AGENCIES DETERMINE IF THERE IS TRUE FINANCIAL NEED. THE ORGANIZATION ASKS LOCAL COMPANIES TO LOAN EMPLOYEES FOR THE DAY TO COMPLETE THESE PROJECTS. IT IS A GOOD TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE FOR EMPLOYEES TO SPEND A DAY OUTSIDE THE NORMAL WORK ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WILL MATCH THE VOLUNTEERS WITH PROJECTS BASED ON THEIR SKILL LEVEL. THE LEADER OF THE TEAM GOES OUT TO THE PROJECT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE DAY OF CARING AND MAKES A MATERIALS LIST. THIS LIST IS GIVEN TO VOLUNTEERS WHO GATHER THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOB. SOME MATERIALS ARE DONATED. FUNDS FOR DAY OF CARING ARE BUDGETED ALONG WITH OTHER AGENCY SUPPORT. TODAY, WE HAVE 30 PROJECTS AROUND HAYWOOD COUNTY DONE BY APPROXIMATELY 325 VOLUNTEERS. SOME OF THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE PROVIDING FIREWOOD TO INDIVIDUALS, PRESSURE WASHING, PAINTING, KOOLSEALING AND UNDERPINNING. WE ARE DOING SOME SIMPLE PLUMBING, A LOT OF CLEANING AND YARD WORK, BUILDING ACCESS RAMPS AND REPACKAGING PRODUCTS FOR MANNA FOOD BANK. DAY OF CARING IS AN EXCITING DAYExpenses $1,199,977 · grants $1,166,863
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7112548
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,906,930
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,928,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,657,367 | $1,577,683 | $1,906,930 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,739,910 | $1,797,188 | $836,282 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $361,257 | $622,067 | $892,185 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7112548).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC is 23-7112548.
- Is UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CELESA WILLETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,312 (CELESA WILLETT, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,657,367, expenses of $1,577,683 and total assets of $1,906,930 at year end.
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