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 06/2023, United Way Of Fairfield County employed 10 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 06/2023, United Way Of Fairfield County generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) 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 152 individual grants totaling $6,158,179. 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:

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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 ABILITY 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 19 FAIRFIELD COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, THE UNITED WAY HAS ALLOCATED FUNDS TO 25 PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO ACCESS EDUCATION, TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, AND THE WORK TOWARDS FINANCIAL STABILITY.


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 AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM. REGISTERED STUDENTS RECEIVE A PACKAGE OF FOOD TO TAKE HOME ONCE A MONTH. THE PACKAGE INCLUDES A VARIETY OF CHOICES WHICH CONSIST OF APPROXIMATELY SIX MEALS TO GET THE STUDENT THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND USUALLY WEIGHS ABOUT EIGHT POUNDS. CURRENTLY, THE PROGRAM EXISTS IN 8 FAIRFIELD COUNTY ELEMENTARY, PRIMARY OR PRESCHOOLS SERVING OVER 7,619 STUDENTS EACH MONTH FOR 9 MONTHS.


THE UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX SITE (VITA) AND FOR ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 60 THROUGH OUR TAX COUNSELING FOR ELDERLY SITE (TCE). OUR VITA SITE PROVIDED FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR MORE THAN 536 INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES DURING THE 2023 TAX SEASON. OUR TCE SITE PREPARED OVER 637 TAX RETURNS DURING 2023. BOTH SITES UTILIZE IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PREPARE AND FILE THE RETURNS. CLIENTS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1.2 MILLION IN REFUNDS. UNITED WAY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ALSO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FILING FOR THE FASFA. 2 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAY TO SET UP FASFA PREPARATION CLASSES 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 IN OUR COMMUNITY BY FURNISHING BOOKS TO OVER 5,000 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY EACH MONTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carrie Woody
CEO
$90,750
Sky Gettys
Director Of
$56,458
Gareth Boyd
Trustee
$0
Theresa Byers
Trustee
$0
Gail Chrisley
Treasurer
$0
Matt Donald
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$26,422
Related organizations$0
Government grants $40,287
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,532,188
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,598,897
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $27,440
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$26,144
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,600,637

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Fairfield County has awarded $894,500 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS

PURPOSE: YOUTH MENTORING

$50,500

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAN

PURPOSE: TRADITIONAL SCOUTING

$10,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF OHIO HEARTLAND

PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPME

$20,000

MID-OHIO PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC MENTORIN

$10,000

MAYWOOD MISSION

PURPOSE: CHILDCARE

$60,000

ROBERT K FOX FAMILY Y

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS/CHILDCA

$75,000
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$18,584,237
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$16,073,660
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$18,773,447
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$11,955,926
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$14,799,301
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$10,251,608
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$11,465,938
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$16,754,413
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$5,908,410
Indiana Association Of United Ways Incorporated
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$91,336,890
United Way Of Wyoming Valley
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$9,285,511
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$8,006,240
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$7,868,066
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$25,817,938
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$10,193,189
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$6,895,721
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$10,716,556
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$11,061,690
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$6,176,442
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$7,728,786
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$3,232,225
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$5,929,942
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$1,247,931
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