United Way of the Lakelands
Grantmaking foundation in Greenwood, South Carolina · EIN 57-6005943
- South Carolina
- Greenwood
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in South Carolina
- Total giving
- $94KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
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
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | $33K | 2021 |
| YMCA | $15K | 2021 |
| Boys and Girls Club | $15K | 2021 |
| Community Initiatives | $13K | 2021 |
| Faith Home Inc | $10K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.unitedwaygac.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.