United Way Of Lake County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Lake County Inc is located in Gurnee, IL. The organization was established in 1947. 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 Lake County Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Lake 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 Lake County Inc generated $6.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, United Way Of Lake County Inc has awarded 285 individual grants totaling $8,221,503. 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

UNITING LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE THAT WILL IMPROVE (CONTINUED IN SCH. O) AND SAVE LIVES IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE SENDING DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE PAID DIRECTLY BY THE DONOR, AND OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS.


YOUTH SUCCESS HAS A SPEND OF APPROXIMATELY $809,005 IT MEETS THE GOAL: STUDENTS STAYING ON TRACK TO GRADUATION WHILE HAVING ACCESS TO THE CRITICAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCIENCE SPEAKERS (100 STUDENTS) AND BREAKFAST CLUB (31 8TH GRADERS AND 25 7TH GRADERS). RESOURCES INCLUDE (2700 BACKPACKS, 1611 BOOKS, 15 SENSORY PATHS, AND 19 LEARNING TRAILS). STUDENTS RECEIVED MENTORSHIP IN ACADEMICS, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED.


SUCCESS BY SIX: CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT SERVICE AND GRANTS TO PROGRAM PARTNERS. GRANTS TO THE COMMUNITY TOTALED $117,000. THERE WERE 4 AGENCIES INVOLVED THAT SERVED 175 CLIENTS IN 2023. THESE PROGRAMS ENSURED CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS HAVE A COMBINED SPEND OF $686,310. INCLUDED KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN CAMP SERVING 115 CHILDREN AND EARLY LEARNING CLUBS SERVING 2,677 CHILDREN. THESE PROGRAMS MEET THE GOAL: CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS BETTER TOGETHER SERVED 105 CHILDREN AND 699 FAMILIES SUBSCRIBED TO BRIGHT BY TEXT.(SEE SCHEDULE O)THOSE PROGRAMS MEET THE GOAL: BABIES ARE BORN HEALTHY AND CHILDREN 0-5 RECEIVE THE NECESSARY PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE.


211/SAFE & STABLE FAMILIES: A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTILINGUAL, 24/7, 365 DAYS PER YEAR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL HELPLINE. PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED USING PHONE CALLS, TEXT MESSAGING AND ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASES. TRAINED SPECIALISTS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITH ACCESS TO AVAILABLE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: SUCH AS FOOD, EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CLINCS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND MORE. 79,088 CONTACTS WERE MADE TO 211 RESULTING IN 17,525 REQUESTS WITH A SPEND OF $1,395,072. THE GREATEST NEEDS ADDRESSED INCLUDED HOUSING AND SHELTER (50%) UTILITIES (11%) AND FOOD AND EMPLOYMENT (6%).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristi Long
President & CEO
$191,619
Glenda G Abbott
Community Impact Chair
$0
Monica M Burmeister
Fin & Admin Chair / Treasurer
$0
Steve Carlson
Board Member
$0
Kate Collins
Board Member
$0
Nancy Chase-Coolley
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Interface Children & Family Services
Consulting Services
$202,888
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago
Admin Services
$149,400
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$20,713
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$346,618
Related organizations$0
Government grants $714,511
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,419,273
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $66,265
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,501,115
Total Program Service Revenue$8,348
Investment income $108,012
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$767
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$27,065
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,589,643

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lake County Inc has awarded $627,582 in support to 23 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE HELP INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$184,870

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$78,100

UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$64,993

UNITED WAY OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$31,200

FOX VALLEY UNITED WAY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$33,400

FRIENDS OF THE ROUND LAKE AREA PARKS FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$26,500
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