United Way Of Fairfield County

Organization Overview

United Way Of Fairfield County is located in Lancaster, OH. The organization was established in 1957. 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, United Way Of Fairfield County employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Fairfield 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 06/2021, United Way Of Fairfield County generated $652.1k 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 (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $653.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, United Way Of Fairfield County has awarded 133 individual grants totaling $5,263,679. 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:

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"IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY" - WE WILL FOCUS OUR RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE WILL CREATE LONG-TERM CHANGE BY MEASURING RESULTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY'S STRENGTH IS ITS ABILIITY TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS AND TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO MAKE A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY. USING THESE STRENGTHS, THE UNITED WAY HAS SET BOLD GOALS TO DELIVER SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ISSUES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. PARTNERING WITH 23 FAIRFIELD COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, THE UNITED WAY HAS ALLOCATED FUNDS TO OVER 30 PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO ACCESS EDUCATION, IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, AND WORK TOWARDS FINANCIAL STABILITY.


THE UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA). OUR VITA SITE PROVIDED FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR MORE THAN 1,010 INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES DURING THE 2021 TAX SEASON. IN ADDITION, OUR TAX COUNSELING FOR ELDERLY (TCE) SITE, WHICH OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 60, PREPARED OVER 186 TAX RETURNS DURING 2021. BOTH SITES UTILIZE IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PREPARE AND FILE THE RETURNS. CLIENTS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 627,000 IN REFUNDS. UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ALSO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FILLING OUT THE FASFA. 8 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAY TO SET UP FASFA PREPARATION SESSIONS WHERE UNITED WAY STAFF ASSISTED IN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.


THE UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO GOVERNOR'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY AND THE DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, IS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE KINDERGARTEN READINESS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY FURNISHING BOOKS TO OVER 3,400 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY EACH MONTH.


UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ORGANIZES AND FACILITATES THE FEEDING OUR FUTURE PROGRAM ON A MONTHLY BASIS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM. REGISTERED STUDENTS RECEIVED A PACKAGE OF FOOD TO TAKE HOME ONCE A MONTH. THE PACKAGE INCLUDES A VARIETY OF CHOICES TO GET THE STUDENT THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND USUALLY WEIGHS ABOUT EIGHT POUNDS. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM EXISTS IN 10 FAIRFIELD COUNTY ELEMENTARY, PRIMARY, OR PRESCHOOLS SERVING OVER 678 STUDENTS EACH MONTH FOR 9 MONTHS. BAGS SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS CONSIST OF APPROXIMATLEY SIX MEALS TO GET STUDENTS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THE UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY PROVIDES A CAREER CLOSET TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH APPROPRIATE CLOTHING TO GO TO AN INTERVIEW OR TO START A JOB. THE CLOTHING IS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY AND HELPS INDIVIDUALS HAVE CONFIDENCE WHILE INTERVIEWING OR STARTING A JOB.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Reed
CEO
$40,750
Deborah Silvia
Director Of
$25,588
Elizabeth Fox
Past Preside
$0
Guy Nevers
Treasurer
$0
Jeffrey Porter
Vice Preside
$0
Christine Simmons
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $44,386
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$603,836
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $750
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$648,222
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,883
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 $652,105

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Fairfield County has awarded $327,770 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: EMERG PROT SHELTER

$35,600

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: 2-1-1

$34,000

CENTER FOR DISABILITIES & CP

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION ADC

$25,800

West Nyack, NY

PURPOSE: ADULT DAY CARE

$24,800

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: CHILDCARE

$24,000

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: SUICIDE PREVENTION

$24,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that United Way Of Fairfield County has recieved totaling $273,807.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fox Foundation Inc

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$100,000
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$69,172
Fairfield County Foundation

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: DOLLY PARTON IMAGINA

$21,250
Robert H Reakirt Fdn Equities 532h-70700010276043

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,000
Fairfield County Foundation

Lancaster, OH

PURPOSE: CONSULTING

$10,200
$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$13,550
Earnings$1,135
Admin Expense$84
Grants$438
Ending Balance$14,163

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