Nonprofit · EIN 57-6005943
UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS
Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29646
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $972,774 | $1,072,791 | -$100,017 | $1,381,120 | $104,329 | $1,276,791 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $841,102 | $1,061,753 | -$220,651 | $1,423,602 | $93,309 | $1,330,293 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,764,633 | $1,714,593 | $50,040 | $1,603,409 | $103,735 | $1,499,674 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $844,970
- of which government grants
- $5,185
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $14,199
- Net rental income
- $113,305
- Other revenue
- $113,605
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $94,212
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,476
- Other salaries and wages
- $334,967
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $539,564
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $54,610
- Travel
- $1,358
- Depreciation
- $31,095
- Program services (functional)
- $825,561
- Management and general (functional)
- $156,538
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,692
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,423,602
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,381,120
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $104,329
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,276,791
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $582,070
- Publicly traded securities
- $347,189
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $893,888
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $382,903
- Gross receipts
- $972,774
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1945
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISEL LOSA | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,912 |
| DENISE HOLLAND | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $12,564 |
| BRENDA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN COOPER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER DIPIETRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY LAWTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIM MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHULZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA USHERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLISA WHORTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISEL LOSA | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $133,366 |
| BRENDA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN COOPER | CO CHAIRPERS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER DIPIETRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHA LAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY LAWTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MAHAFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL PRIDEMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHULZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN SLATER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA USHERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADA VELEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLISA WHORTON | CO CHAIRPERS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISEL LOSA | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
| BRENDA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN COOPER | PAST CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER DIPIETRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM EVANS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NIAMBE JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHA LAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY LAWTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MAHAFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHULZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN SLATER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA USHERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADA VELEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLISA WHORTON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 929 PHOENIX ST, GREENWOOD, SC 29646-3248
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENISE HOLLAND
- Signed the 990
- DENISE HOLLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 229-4103
- Website
- WWW.UWLAKELANDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LOVE BAILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $698,538 · grants $94,212
- FACILITY RENTAL PROGRAMExpenses $127,023
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
- 57-6005943
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,381,120
- Income (IRS master file)
- $972,774
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $972,774 | $1,072,791 | $1,381,120 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $841,102 | $1,061,753 | $1,423,602 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,764,633 | $1,714,593 | $1,603,409 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,424,851 | $1,551,264 | $1,548,920 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 57-6005943).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS is 57-6005943.
- Is UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS 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 THE LAKELANDS 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 THE LAKELANDS 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 THE LAKELANDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DENISE HOLLAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,912 (MARISEL LOSA, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF THE LAKELANDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $972,774, expenses of $1,072,791 and total assets of $1,381,120 at year end.
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