United Way Of Lee County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Lee County Inc is located in Auburn, AL. The organization was established in 1971. 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 12/2023, United Way Of Lee County Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Lee County Inc 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 12/2023, United Way Of Lee County Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $832.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, United Way Of Lee County Inc has awarded 117 individual grants totaling $3,242,458. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY, INC. IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. ONE OF THE WAYS THAT WE DO THIS IN OUR COMMUNITY IS BY GENERATING AND APPLYING THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, RECOGNIZING THAT MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SHOULD BE THE OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION IN ALL DECISIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HEALTH & EDUCATION: THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO CREATING LASTING CHANGE - FROM ENDING ILLITERACY TO GIVING EVERY CHILD A HEALTHY CHANCE. OUR SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM PROVIDED NEEDY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH NECESSARY DENTAL CARE TO INCREASE THEIR DENTAL HEALTH AND ENSURE MINIMAL DAYS MISSED DUE TO DENTAL PROBLEMS. OUR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS WITH BASIC READING AND MATH SKILLS. THIS IMPACTS NOT ONLY THE LEARNING ADULTS BUT ALSO THEIR FAMILIES BY STRENGTHENING THEIR ABILITY TO INCREASE INCOME AND FURTHER THE LEARNING OF THEIR CHILDREN. OUR NON-PROFIT CHILDCARE CENTERS PROVIDE A QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES. THE CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH THE LEARNING AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO SCHOOL AND LIFE.


EMERGENCY AID: THE MISSION OF THE EMERGENCY AID FUND IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN TIME OF NEED WITH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICINE, DOCTOR VISITS, AND TRANSPORTION. ADDITIONAL CRISIS SERVICES TO FAMILIES INCLUDES DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND VICTIM SERVICES.


STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY: UNITED WAY PARTICIPATES IN A STATEWIDE 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL INITIATIVE. THE PURPOSE OF 2-1-1 IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE IN NEED OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE PROVIDERS OF THESE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY ALSO SUPPORTED PROGRAMS FOR MENTORING CHILDREN, INCREASING PARENTING SKILLS, TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leigh Krehling
Past President
$0
Steve Pelham
President
$0
April Herring
Treasurer
$0
Tipi Miller
Executive Director
$76,458
Katie Kingston
Secretary
$0
Allison Blankenship
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$999,744
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$999,744
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,318
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,600
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,500
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,011,162

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lee County Inc has awarded $548,850 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ALABAMA SHERIFF'S GIRLS RANCH

PURPOSE: HEALTH & EDUCATION

$42,250

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LEE CO

PURPOSE: FAMILY & COMMUNITY

$84,375

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION CENTER

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY AID

$31,250

EAST ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS

PURPOSE: HEALTH & EDUCATION

$45,250

CASA OF LEE COUNTY

PURPOSE: HEALTH & EDUCATION

$12,750

EAST ALABAMA SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY

PURPOSE: FAMILY & COMMUNITY

$25,000
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