Pocono Mountains United Way is located in Stroudsburg, PA. The organization was established in 1951. 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 06/2023, Pocono Mountains United Way employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pocono Mountains United Way 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 06/2023, Pocono Mountains United Way generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.7% per year over the past 8 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 2018, Pocono Mountains United Way has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $1,782,117. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGAGES AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH ACCELERATED COMMUNITY CHANGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOCUS ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL MOBILITY, AND HEALTH, AS PROVIDED THROUGH FUNDING AND SUPPORT WITH OUR SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY PARTNERS IN MONROE COUNTY, PA. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, 814 HOUSEHOLDS AND 2,095 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH OUR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; 3,599 SCREENINGS COMPLETED THROUGH THE HEALTH START EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ; 30 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN GENERATION NEXT; 210 TAX RETURNS COMPLETED THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; 313 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION MEDIATION; 6,155 INDIVIDUALS ASSISTED WITH INFORMATION AND REFERRALS THROUGH THE POCONO INFO HELPLINE. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O. ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2022, GENERATION NEXT IS A COLLEGE READINESS, ACCESS, AND COMPLETION PROGRAM CREATED TO CORRECT DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION. GENERATION NEXT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO UNDERSERVED STUDENTS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE COLLEGE ADMISSION, INTEGRATE INTO COLLEGE LIFE, AND COMPLETE A POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM. STUDENTS RECEIVE PROGRAMMING WITHIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL THAT DEVELOPS ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR NAVIGATING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE, BUILD AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS, AND PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IF THEY MEET TWO OF OUR THREE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH, AND/OR A PERSON OF COLOR.ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2022, PROJECT EQUITY WILL DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) EFFORTS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES ALONG WITH BASELINE DATA FOR OUTCOMES HIGHLIGHTING SOCIAL INEQUITIES, DISCRIMINATION AND NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE FOCUS IS TO ADDRESS INEQUITIES WITHIN NON-PROFIT SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Barrett Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Grace D'amico Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Kresge Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Schmeelk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben May Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Miguel Barbosa Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $88,164 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,830,219 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,121,322 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,840 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,039,705 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $32,468 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,819 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,331 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,043,821 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $341,945 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $166,845 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $276,149 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,993 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $736,312 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,662 |
Other employee benefits | $53,034 |
Payroll taxes | $88,040 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $149,016 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,199 |
Fees for services: Other | $60,242 |
Advertising and promotion | $81,325 |
Office expenses | $38,138 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,101 |
Travel | $15,911 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $58 |
Payments to affiliates | $20,831 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,302 |
Insurance | $13,234 |
All other expenses | $9,784 |
Total functional expenses | $2,815,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,455,051 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $384,632 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $376,557 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $6,576 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $580,127 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $827,480 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,074 |
Total assets | $3,632,497 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $176,093 |
Grants payable | $310,225 |
Deferred revenue | $95,153 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,020 |
Total liabilities | $583,491 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,157,538 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $891,468 |
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 | $3,632,497 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pocono Mountains United Way has awarded $299,775 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE POCONOS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,000 |
FAMILY PROMISE OF MONROE COUNTY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,080 |
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE - LEHIGH VALLEY (CACLV) PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $23,000 |
MONROE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $14,250 |
THE GROWING PLACE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $39,000 |
MONROE COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |