United Community Bank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
United Community Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $504,763 in 235 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$504,763
- Number of grants235
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2025 was down from $763,265 the year before.
66% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $581,305 | 237 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $763,265 | 221 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $504,763 | 235 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
United Community Bank Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What United Community Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 50 | $119,000 |
| North Carolina | 42 | $100,750 |
| Florida | 40 | $92,967 |
| Georgia | 41 | $67,500 |
| Tennessee | 27 | $63,750 |
| Alabama | 33 | $59,296 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County | This is an unrestricted donation. | $16,000 |
| My Kid's Club | This is an unrestricted donation. | $10,000 |
| Youth Corps | This is an unrestricted donation. | $10,000 |
| Alabama Goodwill Industries Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Battle Academy | This donation is designated to the organization's arts programs. | $5,000 |
| Clarke County School District | This donation is designated to the gaines elementary school. | $5,000 |
| CMS Foundation | This donation is designated to the first ward creative arts academy. | $5,000 |
| Community Focus Foundation Inc | This donation is designated to the transylvania tomorrow hurricane business relief fund. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Henderson County | This donation is designated to the lovehendo business recovery - small business relief fund. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Greenville Zoo DBA Greenville Zoo Foundation | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill of North Georgia | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Grady Elementary School | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Green Valley Elementary School | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough County | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg | This donation is designated to the benjamin e. Mays endowment historic site fund. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Loudon County Habitat for Humanity | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Madison City Schools | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| May Werthan Shayne Elementary School | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Mitchell County Development Foundation Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| New Hannover County Schools | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Richland County School District One | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| School Board of Orange County Florida | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Springfield Elementary School | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $5,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| 8 Cents in A Jar | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| A Gift for Teaching | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| American Pet Rescues Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| Athens Area Habitat for Humanity | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| Athens Christian School | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Community Theater Inc | This is an unrestricted donation. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Lynn Harton
- Melinda Davis Lux
- Alan H Kumler
- Flavia Harton
- Holly Berry
Questions people ask
Does United Community Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does United Community Bank Foundation give?
$504,763 in tax year 2025, across 235 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs United Community Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Lynn Harton (Chief Executive Officer), Melinda Davis Lux (Secretary/Director/Vp), Alan H Kumler (Vp/Treasurer) and Flavia Harton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does United Community Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and human services.