Public Charity

United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc

United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in Wilmington, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.7M, expenses of $2.9M, total assets of $2.3M. Imperigo tracks 253 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $6.1M.

EIN: 560529949 Wilmington, NC Federated Giving Programs NTEE: T70 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.7M
Total Expenses$2.9M
Total Assets$2.3M
Grants Given253
Grant Total$6.1M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

For every $1 an individual donated last year, $4.78 was invested into local programs and initiatives. The United Way of the Cape Fear Area (UWCFA) mission is to work with our community to leverage resources to improve the lives of local people. The last two years UWCFA leveraged more resources and invested them into the community than any other time in the history of the organization.

Where $100 goes at United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc

How United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.

$83 Programs the work itself
$6 Management running the organization
$11 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $83 for programs

$60
UWCFA, a local independent, autonomous 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is affiliated with United Way Worldwide
73% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 71 programs; 600 hours
$23
Senior Community Service Employment program (SCSEP) has been affiliated with the United Way of the Cape Fear Area for more than 30 years
27% of program spending
<$1
The Marketing and Communications program supports key functions within UWCFA's structure including: community impact; resource development; SCSEP; and other critical initiatives identified by the community
0% of program spending
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Before you apply to United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc

Sometimes funds new orgs 17% of recent recipients were first-time grantees (2022–2024).

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Officers & Directors

Chair Andy Almeter
Director Billy Smith
Director Bryce Dill
Director Caress Clegg
Director Chad Mcewen
Director Cindy Jacobs

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Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$6,059,711 216 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $3.7M $2.9M $2.3M
2024 $3.2M $3.4M $1.9M
2023 $3.3M $3.7M $2.2M
2022 $2.1M $2.6M $2.5M
2021 $2.6M $2.7M $2.8M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.6M to $3.7M (+44%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.3M.

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Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in NC.

NC

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