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Nonprofit · EIN 56-6030073

UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · SHELBY, NC 28150

Financials

$1.3M$1.4M2023$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,483,018$1,409,868$73,150$1,498,930$743,767$755,163
June 30, 2024990$1,301,558$1,448,791-$147,233$1,448,875$766,862$682,013
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,449,016
of which government grants
$198,296
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$34,002
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$713,377
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,191
Other salaries and wages
$181,704
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$368,397
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$18,237
Travel
$28,342
Depreciation
$9,148
Program services (functional)
$1,203,841
Management and general (functional)
$90,218
Fundraising (functional)
$115,809

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,448,875
Total assets, end of year
$1,498,930
Total liabilities, end of year
$743,767
Net assets, end of year
$755,163
Land, buildings and equipment
$85,619
Net assets without donor restrictions
$208,957
Net assets with donor restrictions
$546,206
Gross receipts
$1,483,018
Employees
4
Volunteers
63
Year formed
1952
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Leslie J CobbExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$88,289$5,902
Dr Bruce MackDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cameron KaneVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brandon RuppeChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dr Stephen FisherVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Quentin CashSecre. / Treas.
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Thomas FletcherDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brad FraserVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sandra JenkinsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gary ShufflerDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tiffany HansenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Justin LonginoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lane YoungDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dr Lamont LittlejohnDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ricky McClumeyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr William DownsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Josh ParrottDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jan BlantonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris KelmDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Leslie J CobbExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$84,156$13,549
Rodney BordersImm. Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dr Anna HamrickChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brandon RuppeVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dr Stephen FisherVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Quentin CashSecre. / Treas.
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Thomas FletcherDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ron HarrillCommittee Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Nick WiebelhausDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cameron KaneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gary ShufflerDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tiffany HansenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Justin LonginoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lame YoungDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ricky McClumeyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dr William DownsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dr Jason HurstDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sandra JenkinsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris KelmDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
132 W GRAHAM ST, SHELBY, NC 28150-5360
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Rodney Borders
Signed the 990
Cameron Kane, Vice Chairman
Phone
(704) 482-7344
Return prepared by
Foard and Company PA

Mission

The United Way of Cleveland County helps people by uniting resources and programs to responsibly meet the needs of our community.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Children's Homes of Cleveland CountyThe Program provides services for Cleveland County children and families. School aged children ages 5-21 can live in a safe stable environment in one of the two residential facilities; Aarons House and James Home. The ultimate goal is to serve children and families in crisis so they can leave the group home and go to a safe, stable permanent family. The primary clients are children between 5 & 18 who have victims of abuse and/or neglect.Cleveland County Abuse Prevention CouncilServices for victims of Sexual Assault provides confidential services to adults and teens that have been affected by unfortunate situations. This includes crisis response, a 24-hour emergency hotline, safe shelter, counseling and court advocacy. Shelter Services provide emergency shelter for women and their children in need of temporary assistance. During the stay services are centered on helping clients to obtain independent living.The Boys and Girls ClubThe program provides one on one support after school with homework, character building and tutoring. Many of the kids attending the program do not have support at home and therefore the programming provided by the staff and volunteers at the club is very important in participants doing well in the classroom. Primary clients are students from all grade levels.
    Expenses $869,027
  • Hospice Cleveland County exists to provide high quality skilled compassionate care and support for individuals with a life-limiting illness, their families, and the community, regardless of their ability to pay. The program provides not only skilled nursing services but also spiritual counseling, bereavement services, social work services and more.
    Expenses $316,498
  • Boys and girls club of cleveland county; This program offers individualized assistance after school, including homework help, character development, and tutoring. A significant number of children benefiting from the program lack support at home, emphasizing the vital role played by the dedicated staff and volunteers in fostering academic success among participants. Primary clients are students across various grade levels.
    Expenses $18,316

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-6030073
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)
$1,498,930
Income (IRS master file)
$1,483,018

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,483,018$1,409,868$1,498,930XML
990June 2024$1,301,558$1,448,791$1,448,875XML
990June 2023$1,418,866$1,261,903$1,529,866IRS
990June 2022$1,150,533$1,313,035$1,313,295IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 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 56-6030073).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC is 56-6030073.
Is UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND 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 CLEVELAND COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND 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 CLEVELAND 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 CLEVELAND 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 CLEVELAND COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Rodney Borders.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,289 (Leslie J Cobb, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,483,018, expenses of $1,409,868 and total assets of $1,498,930 at year end.

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