United Way Worldwide is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1934. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, United Way Worldwide employed 286 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. United Way Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, United Way Worldwide generated $113.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Worldwide has awarded 14,064 individual grants totaling $347,677,188. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO ADVANCE COMMON GOOD.BRIEF MISSION (CONTINUED)UNITED WAY FIGHTS FOR PEOPLE TO GET BETTER JOBS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIALSTABILITY, FOR STUDENTS TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR COLLEGE ANDCAREERS, AND FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BRAND STRATEGY AND MARKETING - THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE BRAND STRATEGY AND MARKETING TEAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MEMBER UNITED WAYS IN ALL BRAND IDENTITY AND CONSISTENCY MATTERS INCLUDING MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND TO STRENGTHEN TRUST FOR THE UNITED WAY BRAND AROUND THE WORLD. IT ALSO PROMOTES MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS; MANAGES THE "LIVE UNITED" CAMPAIGN THROUGH PRODUCTION OF VIDEO, TELEVISION, RADIO, PRINT MEDIA AND OTHER COLLATERAL MATERIALS; MAINTAINS THE UNITED WAY/NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PRO-BONO MEDIA, THE CHARACTER PLAYBOOK PROGRAM, AND THE MAN OF THE YEAR PROGRAM; MAINTAINS THE UNITED WAY/PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PRODUCTION AND PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS IN TELEVISION, RADIO, AND PRINT MEDIA; AND PROMOTES STRONG INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE NETWORK.INVESTOR RELATIONS - THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE INVESTOR RELATIONS TEAM PROVIDES RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND SKILLS TRAINING FOR MEMBER UNITED WAYS AND UNITED WAY NETWORK-WIDE PROGRAMS INCLUDING GLOBAL CORPORATE LEADERSHIP, INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, MAJOR GIVING, THE "ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE" PROGRAM, PLANNED GIVING, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SECTOR CAMPAIGNS.INTERNATIONAL NETWORK - THE UNITED WAY INTERNATIONAL NETWORK TEAM PROVIDES GOVERNANCE, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM, AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO UNITED WAY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLDWIDE NETWORK OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. WITH REGIONAL OFFICE IN COLUMBIA, GHANA, HONG KONG, CHINA, AND SWITZERLAND, NETWORK STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH MEMBER UNITED WAY STAFF AND VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS THROUGH THE WORLD TO ADVANCE THE UNITED WAY MISSION IN 40+ COUNTRIES.LEARNING, CONFERENCING & TALENT MANAGEMENT - THIS TEAM PROVIDES TRAINING PROGRAMS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND PARTNERS THROUGH NATIONAL CONFERENCES, REGIONAL MEETINGS, WEBINARS, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, VIRTUAL TRAININGS, IN-PERSON TRAININGS, AND OTHER LEARNING/DEVELOPMENTAL OFFERINGS.CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS - THIS TEAM MANAGES NATIONAL FISCAL AGENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH A NUMBER OF FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE WORKPLACE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN PLEDGE PROCESSING, AT A SELECT NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING COMPANIES, ON BEHALF OF AND IN COOPERATION WITH MEMBER PARTICIPATING UNITED WAYS.PUBLIC RELATIONS - THIS TEAM CREATES AND OVERSEES THE UNITED WAY NETWORK'S INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY AND PLAN. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON MAINTAINING A COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM THAT IS A TWO-WAY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MEMBER UNITED WAYS AND PARTICIPATING COMPANIES.PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL SALES - IN 2013, UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE BEGAN TO PROVIDE LICENSING RIGHTS TO SELECT VENDORS TO SELL PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS BEARING THE UNITED WAY BRAND AND TRADEMARKS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE FULL VALUE OF ITS TRADEMARK IS MAINTAINED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL UNITED WAYMEMBERS. THIS TEAM ALSO FACILITATES THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF UNITED WAY BRANDED PRODUCTS, SUCH AS THE BORN LEARNING TRAIL KIT, THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM ALTERNATIVE VENDORS.IMPACT, STRATEGY AND INNOVATION - UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE SEEKS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE AND HAVE A MEASURABLE IMPACT OF ENDURING CONSEQUENCE BY FOCUSING ON ACCESS TO EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTHY LIVING. THE IMPACT, STRATEGY, AND INNOVATION TEAM PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS THROUGH THE EXECUTION OF THE UNITED WAY BUSINESS MODEL AT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY LEVEL. IT ALSO SUPPORTS MEMBER UNITED WAYS' DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC PLANS BASED ON AN IMPACT GROWTH IMPERATIVE, MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, AND CREATION OF CAPACITY TO SCALE INNOVATION ACROSS THE UNITED WAY NETWORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Gallagher Chief Exec. Officer (to 02/09/21) | Officer | 40 | $3,180,985 |
Neeraj Mehta Board Mem/interim CEO (3/1-10/15/21) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $448,247 |
Stanley Little Chief Experience Officer | Officer | 40 | $400,011 |
Jose Ferrao International President | Officer | 40 | $341,787 |
Mark Sutton Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $331,865 |
Lee Love Chief Investor Relations Officer | Officer | 40 | $316,270 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Salesforceorg Digital Platform Services | 12/30/21 | $7,270,056 |
Beyond The Horizon Technology Digital Integration | 12/30/21 | $6,083,863 |
Ibm Corporation Digital Platform Services | 12/30/21 | $1,100,000 |
Uppurpose Inc Digital Platform Services | 12/30/21 | $1,017,975 |
Community Counselling Service Co Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $685,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $12,855 |
Membership dues | $4,600,901 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,902,240 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,160,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $749,404 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,676,336 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,083,684 |
Investment income | $253,569 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $371,323 |
Net Rental Income | $313,015 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $730,896 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $113,428,823 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,116,073 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $30,371,321 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,810,190 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $494,026 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $21,543,017 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $983,118 |
Other employee benefits | $1,907,849 |
Payroll taxes | $1,766,737 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $544,684 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $215,512 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,671 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,042,839 |
Advertising and promotion | $36,061 |
Office expenses | $2,307,683 |
Information technology | $753,344 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $729,515 |
Travel | $69,005 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $228,694 |
Interest | $213,381 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,459,690 |
Insurance | $338,623 |
All other expenses | $2,779,887 |
Total functional expenses | $109,244,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,895,079 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $425,620 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,903,127 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,726,656 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,360,967 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,105,225 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,697,901 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $275,000 |
Other assets | $9,421,016 |
Total assets | $83,810,591 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,272,944 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,353,531 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $7,451,542 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $351,749 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $8,352,304 |
Total liabilities | $36,782,070 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,525,277 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,503,244 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $83,810,591 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Worldwide has awarded $8,654,792 in support to 122 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $654,739 |
South Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $611,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $420,080 |
Cedar Knolls, NJ PURPOSE: HEALTH, HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES | $353,553 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, DISASTER RELIEF, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $327,446 |
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $262,768 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that United Way Worldwide has recieved totaling $153,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Berrien Community Foundation Inc St Joseph, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
D7 Foundation Westerville, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $3,000 |
Beg. Balance | $15,787,066 |
Earnings | $682,440 |
Net Contributions | $897,418 |
Other Expense | $12,070,778 |
Ending Balance | $5,296,146 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD | $2,184,359,966 | $717,988,041 |
United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | $83,810,591 | $113,428,823 |
The United Way Of Central Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | $67,768,699 | $88,763,556 |
Associated Jewish Community Federation Of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | $42,735,304 | $45,612,361 |
Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $398,678,795 | $51,667,875 |
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $71,875,939 | $59,642,100 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA | $19,664,098 | $37,274,660 |
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc North Bethesda, MD | $260,201,202 | $41,780,933 |
United Way Of South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | $66,003,873 | $28,678,324 |
Metro United Way Inc Louisville, KY | $52,656,581 | $25,773,108 |
United Way Of The National Capital Area Vienna, VA | $52,010,356 | $25,572,571 |
United Way Of Greater Richmond Richmond, VA | $16,886,120 | $22,666,995 |