Nonprofit · EIN 63-0375616
UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC
Tax-exempt · GADSDEN, AL 35901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,080,843 | $1,022,594 | $58,249 | $2,550,940 | $495,703 | $2,055,237 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,011,561 | $1,046,106 | -$34,545 | $2,474,592 | $543,612 | $1,930,980 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $978,038 | $1,057,565 | -$79,527 | $2,520,333 | $586,932 | $1,933,401 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $953,322
- of which government grants
- $94,081
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58,039
- Net income from fundraising events
- $45,696
- Other revenue
- $69,482
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $463,070
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $73,127
- Other salaries and wages
- $178,608
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $304,546
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,797
- Occupancy
- $29,810
- Travel
- $11,361
- Depreciation
- $18,131
- Program services (functional)
- $735,681
- Management and general (functional)
- $151,471
- Fundraising (functional)
- $135,442
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,474,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,550,940
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $495,703
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,055,237
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $448,964
- Publicly traded securities
- $936,927
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,811,640
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $243,597
- Gross receipts
- $1,117,439
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 789
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLI GIPSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $61,583 | $10,544 |
| COURTNEY LINAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SABRINA MORGAN- GRAVES | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY KERR | CAMPAIGN CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN PHILLIPS | VP OF FINANC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE GEORGE | PACESETTER C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI ROBINSON | VP OF GOVERN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HALLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL COONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HENDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CEANDRA JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANTE JELKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANDA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK MALEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLI GIPSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $63,814 | $10,869 |
| KEITH BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY CLINE | VP OF COMMUN Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| TRIPP COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL COONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SABRINA MORGAN- GRAVES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDALL HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HENDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JACKSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| DANTE JELKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTY KERR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY LINAM | CAMPAIGN CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK MALEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY MCWHORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| NANDA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI ROBINSON | VP OF GOVERN Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SMITH | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| RANDY CLINE | VP OF COMMUN Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| TRIPP COLLINS | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| PASTOR TY DILLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| YVONNE GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| BOB GUYTON | VP OF DEVELO Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| KENDALL HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JACKSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| DANTE' JELKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| COURTNEY LINAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| COREY MCWHORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| JOHN MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| NANDA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| KEVIN PHILLIPS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| MIKE POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| JOHN REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| CHRISTI ROBINSON | VP OF GOVERN Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| RITA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| TONY SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| GLEN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| DR SABRINA MORGAN- GRAVES | PACESETTER C Officer | 12 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 235 COLLEGE ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4134
- In care of
- % WAYNE OSTEAN TREASURER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MOLLI GIPSON, 235 COLLEGE STREET, GADSDEN, AL 35901
- Signed the 990
- MOLLI GIPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 547-2581
- Website
- WWW.UWOEC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GERALD G PENTECOST JR CPA
Mission
UNITED WAY BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE AND RESOURCES AND COLLABORATES WITH OVER 27 LOCAL NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD IN ETOWAH COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- UNITED WAY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AT PARTNER AGENCIES IN ETOWAH COUNTY BY ALLOCATING FUNDS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES THAT MEET CRITICAL NEEDS.Expenses $513,663 · grants $463,070
- 211-FIRST CALL FOR HELP- PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. BY CALLING, RESIDENTS RECEIVE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN COLLABORATION WITH 211 CONNECTS ALABAMA, ENABLES ETOWAH AND CHEROKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS TO UTILIZE THE 211 SERVICE. FROM UTILITY AND FOOD ASSISTANCE, TO CHILD CARE AND HEALTH CARE REFERRALS, FIRST CALL CUTS THROUGH THE RED TAPE AND CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH SERIVCESExpenses $76,605
- SUCCESS BY SIX- THE MISSION IS TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN BY THE AGE OF 6 HAVE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL FOUNDATIONS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. THIS IS ADDRESSED THROUGH PARENT EDUCATION; EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY THROUGH READING PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM ALSO HOSTS TRAINING SESSIONS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA.Expenses $137,945
- UNITED WAY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AT PARTNER AGENCIES IN ETOWAH COUNTY BY ALLOCATING FUNDS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES THAT MEET CRITICAL NEEDS.Expenses $7,468
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0375616
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,550,940
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,117,439
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,080,843 | $1,022,594 | $2,550,940 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,011,561 | $1,046,106 | $2,474,592 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $978,038 | $1,057,565 | $2,520,333 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,414,681 | $1,386,863 | $2,488,809 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 63-0375616).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC is 63-0375616.
- Is UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA 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 ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MOLLI GIPSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,583 (MOLLI GIPSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,080,843, expenses of $1,022,594 and total assets of $2,550,940 at year end.
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