Lake Area United Way Inc

Organization Overview

Lake Area United Way Inc is located in Griffith, IN. The organization was established in 1972. 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 06/2021, Lake Area United Way Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Area United Way 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 06/2021, Lake Area United Way Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Lake Area United Way Inc has awarded 280 individual grants totaling $13,722,592. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BASIC NEEDS/COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE: THESE ARE FUNDS TO ASSIST PARTNER AGENCIES IN HELPING THOSE MOST IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.


COVID-19 RELIEF


COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES: THIS ENCOMPASSES PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED (ALICE) FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Aaron Mcdermott
Trustee
$0
Allen M Spajer
Trustee
$0
Matt Saltanovitz
Trustee
$0
Michael Jasaitis
Chairman
$0
Christopher White
Past Chair
$0
Sherri Ziller
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,282,586
Investment income $16,083
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,615
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,378,977

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lake Area United Way Inc has awarded $2,780,369 in support to 33 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN RED CROSS - LAKE COUNTY

PURPOSE: $10,000 BASIC NEEDS GRANT PLUS $15,000 COVID-19 RELIEF PLUS $629 DESIGNATED BY DONOR

$25,629

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER NWI INC

PURPOSE: $15,000 COVID-19 RELIEF PLUS $100,000 ALICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PLUS $196 DESIGNATED BY DONOR

$115,196

CARMELITE SISTERSHOME FOR GIRLS

PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF

$7,926

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL OF EAST CHICAGO INCORPORATED

PURPOSE: BASIC NEEDS GRANT

$7,500

CHICAGOLAND IMMIGRANT WELCOME NETWORK

PURPOSE: BASIC NEEDS GRANT

$10,000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF GARY

PURPOSE: $15,000 BASIC NEEDS GRANT PLUS $338,643 COVID-19 BUDGET PLUS $25,000 ALICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PLUS $155 DESIGNATED BY DONOR

$378,798
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