Mission
The United Way of Cleveland County helps people by uniting resources and programs to responsibly meet the needs of our community.
Public Charity
United Way of Cleveland County Inc
United Way of Cleveland County Inc, of Shelby, NC, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $1.5M in revenue, $1.4M in expenses, $1.5M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 84 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $3.1M.
EIN: 566030073
Shelby, NC
Federated Giving Programs
NTEE: T70
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.5M
Total Expenses$1.4M
Total Assets$1.5M
Grants Given84
Grant Total$3.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at United Way of Cleveland County Inc
How United Way of Cleveland County Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$85
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$7
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $85 for programs
$62
The Children's Homes of Cleveland CountyThe Program provides services for Cleveland County children and families
$22
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…
$1
Boys and girls club of cleveland county; This program offers individualized assistance after school, including homework help, character development, and tutoring
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 Cleveland County Inc
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
Residential Services & Advocacy Center
$53,300
Hospice & Palliative Care Services
$50,000
Social Services
$48,300
Rape & Sexual Assault intervention
$46,000
After-school Program & Day Camp
$45,000
Showing up to 5 of 84 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Vice Chairman
Brad Fraser
Chairman
Brandon Ruppe
Vice Chairman
Cameron Kane
Director
Chris Kelm
Director
Dr Bruce Mack
Director
Dr Josh Parrott
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $1.4M | $1.5M |
| 2024 | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $1.5M |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.4M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.3M to $1.5M (+11%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in NC.
NC
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.