To positively impact the needs of our community by strengthening relationships, programs, and services that produce measurable results and improve the quality of life for our community.
United Way of Florence County’s recent grantmaking is built around collective impact funding for Florence County nonprofits, with grants flowing to program and project work tied to community priorities such as kindergarten readiness, youth activities, mental health, home rehabilitation, and basic needs. The foundation’s largest recent awards sit in the mid-$50,000 range, and its recurring support shows up in annual operating grants to local partners serving Florence County residents. Its portfolio includes repeated support for organizations working with older adults, domestic and sexual assault survivors, youth development, and health access. Senior Citizens Association in Florence County received $57,394 in 2023 and $48,157 in 2025, while Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault received $54,529 in 2023 and $47,512 in 2025. Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee, Mercy Medicine, and Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee also appear among the larger awards, indicating a strong emphasis on community-based services that align with the foundation’s local impact model. The grants are framed around measurable results and use Results-Based Accountability metrics through the annual application process.
The foundation’s stated priorities point to a mix of early childhood, youth, housing, and emergency-support work. In kindergarten readiness, it funds programs that help children from birth through age 4 reach developmental milestones and enter school ready; that priority is part of the Collective Impact Grants process. For housing stability, Home Rehabilitation supports home repairs and rehabilitation for eligible Florence County homeowners, including weatherization and housing-stability work. Basic Needs funding covers emergency assistance for rent, utilities, shelter, and life-skills training. Mental Health grants support mental health services, substance abuse prevention, and crisis intervention in Florence County. Youth Activities funding focuses on after-school programs, youth leadership, and recreational or enrichment activities for children and youth 18 and under. These focus areas match the foundation’s program- and project-based approach to local nonprofit partners.
Typical awards cluster from modest operating support to larger program grants: the 25th percentile is $850, the median is $4,512, and the 75th percentile is $26,849. Recent grants also show larger multi-year operating commitments in the tens of thousands to established Florence-based nonprofits. The funding pattern is local and recurring rather than one-off: the same recipients appear across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including multiple annual awards to the same organizations. The foundation uses program operating costs and general operating-style support through its Collective Impact model, and it accepts unsolicited applications through an annual grant cycle.
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$925K
Most grants fall between $850 and $27K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$850
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$27K
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Grantmaking is concentrated entirely in South Carolina, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the state. The strongest local cluster is Florence, where many recent recipients are based. Florence County organizations such as Senior Citizens Association in Florence County, Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee, and Pee Dee Speech and Hearing appear repeatedly in the recent grants list. The active funding programs also specify Florence County as the service area, including the annual Collective Impact grants cycle and related priority areas.
Its active priorities include Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, and Financial Security, with specific focus areas for Kindergarten Readiness, Youth Activities, Mental Health, Home Rehabilitation, and Basic Needs. The foundation also lists Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and related service areas in its grant programs.
The foundation uses an annual Collective Impact grant cycle. Applications are for nonprofit programs or projects serving Florence County, and the process uses Results-Based Accountability metrics. The active programs also indicate that applications are unsolicited and may include site visits.
The typical award range is relatively broad: the 25th percentile is $850, the median is $4,512, and the 75th percentile is $26,849. Recent awards also show larger operating grants in the $40,000 to $57,000 range.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, showing recurring support rather than single awards. For example, Senior Citizens Association in Florence County, Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault, and Mercy Medicine each received grants in more than one recent year.
The foundation gives locally, and every recent grant in the provided data went to a recipient in South Carolina. Florence is the main recipient city, and the active grant programs are all tied to Florence County.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Florence County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must serve residents of Florence County, be a registered nonprofit organization, and align with at least one of the funder's focus areas.
Deadline: 2026-2027 funding cycle is closed; next cycle opens February 2027.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY | FLORENCE, SC | $47,450 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| MERCY MEDICINE | FLORENCE, SC | $47,314 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| YOUTH MENTORS OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $43,542 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC & SEXUAL ASSAULT | FLORENCE, SC | $42,354 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $41,678 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES | FLORENCE, SC | $33,321 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING | FLORENCE, SC | $31,667 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL | FLORENCE, SC | $27,708 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| SALVATION ARMY | FLORENCE, SC | $24,527 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD | FLORENCE, SC | $23,070 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $18,196 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK | COLUMBIA, SC | $15,786 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| FLORENCE COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS | FLORENCE, SC | $15,758 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| CIRCLE PARK | FLORENCE, SC | $12,389 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA | FLORENCE, SC | $11,033 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC & SEXUAL ASSAULT | FLORENCE, SC | $5,146 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOSTER CARE NETWORK | FLORENCE, SC | $4,354 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| THE NAOMI PROJECT | FLORENCE, SC | $4,112 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $2,822 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES | FLORENCE, SC | $2,304 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $2,135 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| CIRCLE PARK | FLORENCE, SC | $1,861 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE NAOMI PROJECT | FLORENCE, SC | $1,826 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $1,596 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S CANCER PARTNERS | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,489 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TENACIOUS GRACE | FLORENCE, SC | $1,480 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| CHILDREN'S CANCER PARTNERS | SPARTANBURG, SC | $886 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| CIVIL AIR PATROL | DARLINGTON, SC | $863 | 2026 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| SALVATION ARMY | FLORENCE, SC | $806 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PEE DEE AREA BOY SCOUTS | FLORENCE, SC | $726 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD | FLORENCE, SC | $680 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TENACIOUS GRACE | FLORENCE, SC | $499 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CIVIL AIR PATROL | FLORENCE, SC | $324 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $240 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MERCY MEDICINE | FLORENCE, SC | $186 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLORENCE COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS | FLORENCE, SC | $75 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA | FLORENCE, SC | $50 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY | FLORENCE, SC | $50 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK | COLUMBIA, SC | $47 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY | FLORENCE, SC | $48,157 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC & SEXUAL ASSAULT | FLORENCE, SC | $47,512 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $45,309 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| MERCY MEDICINE | FLORENCE, SC | $44,914 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| YOUTH MENTORS OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $44,269 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES | FLORENCE, SC | $35,801 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING | FLORENCE, SC | $32,130 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL | FLORENCE, SC | $27,076 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| SALVATION ARMY | FLORENCE, SC | $25,617 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD | FLORENCE, SC | $23,196 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
| CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE | FLORENCE, SC | $19,024 | 2025 | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS |
SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY
$47,450PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
MERCY MEDICINE
$47,314PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
YOUTH MENTORS OF THE PEE DEE
$43,542PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING
$31,667PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL
$27,708PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
SALVATION ARMY
$24,527PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD
$23,070PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE
$18,196PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
FLORENCE COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
$15,758PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
CIRCLE PARK
$12,389PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA
$11,033PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
FOSTER CARE NETWORK
$4,354PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
THE NAOMI PROJECT
$4,112PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES
$2,304DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE PEE DEE
$2,135PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
CIRCLE PARK
$1,861DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
THE NAOMI PROJECT
$1,826DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE
$1,596DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
TENACIOUS GRACE
$1,480PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
SALVATION ARMY
$806DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
PEE DEE AREA BOY SCOUTS
$726DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD
$680DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
TENACIOUS GRACE
$499DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF THE PEE DEE
$240DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
MERCY MEDICINE
$186DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
FLORENCE COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
$75DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA
$50DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY
$50DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY
$48,157PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
MERCY MEDICINE
$44,914PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
YOUTH MENTORS OF THE PEE DEE
$44,269PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES
$35,801PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING
$32,130PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL
$27,076PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
SALVATION ARMY
$25,617PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD
$23,196PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE
$19,024PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
