United Way Of Allen County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Allen County Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1964. 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 Allen County Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Allen County 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 06/2023, United Way Of Allen County Inc generated $3.3m 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 (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, United Way Of Allen County Inc has awarded 273 individual grants totaling $18,666,924. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BOLDLY IMPACT CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES WITH A VISION OF EFFECTIVELY TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEASURABLE IMPACT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRIORITY AREA GRANT FUNDS: UNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY PROVIDES FUNDING TO 19 ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES THAT HELP ACHIEVE COMMUNITY GOALS AROUND FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING STABILITY, AND MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS. ADDITIONALLY, UNITED WAY INVESTS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS (KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN, VITA, PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF, ETC.) THROUGHOUT ALLEN COUNTY.


COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS: UNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY INVESTS IN NUMEROUS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT CONVENE MULTIPLE PARTNERS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY IN A TWO-GENERATIONAL APPROACH THROUGH OUR PRIORITY AREAS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING STABILITY, AND MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS. --VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND DAY OF CARING: OUR TOTAL VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATED OVER 1,749 VOLUNTEERS FOR OVER 10,400 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WHICH EQUALS OVER 314,290 WORTH OF SERVICE INVESTED BACK IN TO ALLEN COUNTY. WE WORK WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS TO CONNECT THEIR EMPLOYEES TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. WE COORDINATE KIT BUILDS FOR THEM TO COMPLETE OR COMPANIES PARTICIPATE IN OUR LARGEST VOLUNTEER EVENT, DAY OF CARING. OUR 30TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING CONTINUED TO REBOUND IN TERMS OF VOLUNTEER NUMBERS. IN AUGUST 2022, OVER 1,200 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 6,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS, AND COMPLETED 68 PROJECTS. PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR DAY OF CARING ARE COMPLETED IN ONE DAY AND TYPICALLY CONSIST OF CLEANING, LANDSCAPING, PAINTING AND OTHER GENERAL MAINTENANCE. PROJECTS TAKE PLACE AT NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS OR PRIVATE RESIDENCES COORDINATED BY NEIGHBORLINK. UNITED WAY WORKS TOGETHER WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS, NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, MAKING ALLEN COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. --KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN: KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN COMPLETED ITS NINTH YEAR WHERE 114 CHILDREN ATTENDED CLASSES IN THE SCHOOLS THEY WILL BE ATTENDING IN THE FALL. THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN TWO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND EMPHASIZES CLASSROOM SKILLS LIKE RAISING HANDS AND LINING UP QUIETLY AS WELL AS STRENGTHENING THE LITERACY SKILLS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO LEARN TO READ. THIS YEAR'S STUDENTS SHOWED A 18 PERCENT INCREASE IN BASIC LITERACY SKILLS AND A 25 PERCENT INCREASE IN SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SCORES FROM THE ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM. THERE WAS A 48 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER STUDENTS ABLE TO WRITE THEIR NAMES. --VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA): DURING THE 2023 VITA SEASON, TAX PREPARATION WAS OFFERED AT ONE SITE IN ALLEN COUNTY AND FOUR SITES IN DEKALB, NOBLE AND STEUBEN COUNTIES. THIS YEAR, OVER 40 VOLUNTEERS DONATED OVER 2,500 HOURS TO THIS EFFORT. NEARLY 2.5 MILLION WERE RETURNED TO OVER 2,600 RESIDENTS.


PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF: PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF (PPO) IS A NEW INITIATIVE OF UNITED WAY THAT WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2021. THE GOAL OF THE INITIATIVE IS TO GET MORE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THEIR COLLEGE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE BY HELPING ELIMINATE SOME OF THE BARRIERS THAT STUDENTS ARE FACING. WE PARTNER WITH THE TRIO OFFICES AT IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE FORT WAYNE AND PURDUE FORT WAYNE ALONG WITH LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL GOAL ATTAINMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY COACHING. IN ACADEMIC YEAR 21-22, OVER 90 STUDENTS RECEIVED SERVICES AND 88% OF THE STUDENTS EITHER RETURNED FOR CLASSES FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC SEMESTER, COMPLETED THEIR CERTIFICATION, OR GRADUATED WITH THEIR ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE. ACADEMIC YEAR 22-23 RESULTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THIS NARRATIVE.


DONOR DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY (UWAC) DIRECTS DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS (50 OR MORE) TO A SPECIFIC UWAC PRIORITY AREA(S), INITIATIVE(S), OR TO LOCAL UNITED WAYS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. UWAC RETAINS 15% OF DESIGNATED GIFTS TO UNITED WAYS/FUNDS THAT ARE PART OF THE NORTHEAST INDIANA CONSORTIUM AND 15.1% ON GIFTS TO OTHER UNITED WAYS. NO OTHER FEES OR PERCENTAGES ARE CHARGED AGAINST THESE GIFTS.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Johnson
CFO Part Yea
$134,740
Javon Bell
Director
$13,000
John Court
Board Chair
$0
Jill Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Allen Brouwer
Treasurer
$0
Chris Gomez
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$37,914
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,909,838
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,947,752
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $43,536
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $256,980
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$7,951
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,258,264

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Allen County Inc has awarded $866,213 in support to 26 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A MOTHER'S HOPE

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$20,000

AMANI FAMILY SERVICES

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$35,000

ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF FORT WAYNE

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$30,000

BRIGHTPOINT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$135,000

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$50,000

CROSSROADS UNITED WAY

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS

$9,565
View Grant Profile

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Lavin Family Supporting Foundation
Chicago, IL
$8,024,870
Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund
Chicago, IL
$19,409,264
Christian Community Health Center
Chicago, IL
$25,076,866
Marquardt Home And Community Based Services Inc
Watertown, WI
$15,469,800
Winning Wheels Inc
Prophetstown, IL
$12,439,504
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation
St Louis, MO
$13,313,573
United Way Fox Cities Inc
Menasha, WI
$10,268,278
Heart Of Illinois United Way Inc
Peoria, IL
$9,477,141
Jewish Federation Of Greater Indianapolis Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$5,908,410
Indiana Association Of United Ways Incorporated
Indianapolis, IN
$91,336,890
United Way-Mccormick Partnership For Strong Neighborhoods Inc
Chicago, IL
$8,247,000
Jewish Community Of Louisville Inc
Louisville, KY
$25,817,938
Lever For Change
Chicago, IL
$4,638,803
Whas Crusade For Children Inc
Louisville, KY
$10,193,189
Della Lamb Community Services
Kansas City, MO
$7,294,284
United Way Of Lake County Inc
Gurnee, IL
$6,589,643
Honeywell Foundation Inc
Wabash, IN
$11,061,690
Quest Services Inc
Morganfield, KY
$7,728,786
Augusta Area Home Inc
Augusta, WI
$6,739,539
United Way Of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County
Lafayette, IN
$5,154,051
United Way Of Racine County Inc
Racine, WI
$5,021,408
Buckingham Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$9,070,003
United Way Of Bartholomew County Inc
Columbus, IN
$4,564,082
United Way Of Champaign County Illinois Inc
Savoy, IL
$5,717,408
Dana Brown Charitable Trust
Milwaukee, WI
$5,865,507

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or