United Way Of Montcalm-Ionia Counties

Organization Overview

United Way Of Montcalm-Ionia Counties, operating under the name United Way of Ionia County, is located in Belding, MI. The organization was established in 1954. 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 03/2024, United Way of Ionia County employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way of Ionia County 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 03/2024, United Way of Ionia County generated $347.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $396.5k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 9 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 2016, United Way of Ionia County has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $839,189. 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

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO MAKE STUDIES OF COMMUNITY NEEDS AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS IN MONTCALM AND IONIA COUNTIES THAT MEET THESE NEEDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD STRONG, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE AS ONE OF THE WORLDS LARGEST PRIVATELY FUNDED CHARITIES, MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR THOSE IN MONTCALM AND IONIA COUNTIES EVERY YEAR. UNITED WAY COMMUNITIES TACKLE TOUGH CHALLENGES AND WORK WITH PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO BOOST EDUCATION, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, HEALTH RESOURCES, AND BASIC NEEDS. THIS IS DONE BY MOBILIZING HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR NEIGHBORS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH. ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS: PROVIDE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, REVIEW, AND SELECTION, ADMINISTER GRANTS, PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT OF GRANT RECIPIENTS AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDING 211 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF OUR VOLUNTEER CENTER TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS IN THE FOCUSED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.


IRS VOLUNTEER RETURN PREPARATION VITA: VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SAVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS $58,000 IN ESTIMATED TAX PREPARATION FEES THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. PREPARING AND FILING HOUSEHOLD TAXES CAN BE CONFUSING AND WHEN FILING ON THEIR OWN MANY PEOPLE MAY MISS CREDITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE OR BE UNABLE TO FILE ALTOGETHER. ADDITIONALLY, MANY HOUSEHOLDS CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND PART OF THEIR TAX REFUND ON COSTLY TAX PREPARATION FEES. FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKING LESS THAN $57,000, THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HAS A TEAM OF IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY TAX RETURN PREPARATION, ENSURING CLIENTS RECEIVE ALL ELIGIBLE TAX CREDITS AND DEDUCTIONS.


SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE PLAYING A PIVOTAL ROLE IN EXPANDING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) ENSURING AN AVERAGE OF $1,000 IN INCOME SUPPORT FOR WORKING PARENTS OF TWO CHILDREN. WE GAVE NEARLY 120,000 DIAPERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES RECEIVED 60,000 MEALS GOING TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. 16,117 POUNDS OF FOOD GOING TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN AND HOMEBOUND SENIORS. NEARLY 248,000 FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO AREA SCHOOLS. HOSTED A PROPERTY SIMULATOR FOR THE COMMUNITY AND OUR 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY LEADERS CONFERENCE ON HOUSING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Terri Legg
President & CEO
$80,272
Kat Reed
Director
$0
Julie Stafford
Director
$0
Lisa Lund
Director
$0
Renae Osmolinski
Director
$0
Kristie Smith
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $33,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$314,427
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$347,427
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $347,431

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Montcalm-Ionia Counties has awarded $60,200 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HAVE MERCY

PURPOSE: Program Support

$8,000

RAVE

PURPOSE: Program Support

$8,000

ALPHA FAMILY CENTER

PURPOSE: Program Support

$6,100

IM KIDS THIRD MEAL

PURPOSE: Program Support

$8,000

OUTREACH INC

PURPOSE: Program Support

$10,100

RANDY'S HOUSE

PURPOSE: Program Support

$10,000
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