United Way Of Knox County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Knox County Inc is located in Galesburg, IL. 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 12/2021, United Way Of Knox County Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Knox 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 12/2021, United Way Of Knox County Inc generated $744.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $584.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 7 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 2015, United Way Of Knox County Inc has awarded 70 individual grants totaling $862,316. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO STRENGTHEN KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITIES BY FOSTERING VOLUNTEER ACTION, BUILDING RESOURCES, AND CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONDUCT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS TO BENEFIT AREA 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE A PROCESS TO ALLOCATE AND DISTRIBUTE THOSE FUNDS. UNITED WAY OF KNOX COUNTY DISTRIBUTED FUNDS TO 18 LOCAL AREA 501(C)(3) AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 32,000 INDIVIDUALS.


SERVE MEALS TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. MEALS ARE SERVED AFTER SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN THE SUMMER, MEALS ARE SERVED DURING THE DAY.


EARLY READING PROGRAM PRIMARILY FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, PROVIDING BOOKS AT NO COST ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO FOSTER A LOVE FOR READING, LEARNING AND GROWTH.


TEEN COURT AND OTHER PARTNER SERVICES. OPERATE A TEEN COURT WHEREBY FIRST TIME MISDEMEANOR OFFENDERS HAVE A TRIAL OF THEIR PEERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND REFERAL HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TO BE REFERRED TO LOCAL RESOURCES IN THEIR AREA THAT ARE ABLE TO RENDER APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE. AREAS OF NEED INCLUDE CRISIS/EMERGENCY,FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSING/UTILITIES, VETERANS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND JOBS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laun Dunn
Executive Di
$54,919
Kat Cochrane
President
$0
Carol Hagan
Vice Preside
$0
Judy Haalboom
Treasurer
$0
Hilary Kelly
Secretary
$0
Monica Jensen
Past Preside
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$18,888
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$9,851
Related organizations$0
Government grants $263,397
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$447,320
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $160,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$739,456
Total Program Service Revenue$6,008
Investment income $3,097
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,334
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $744,346

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Knox County Inc has awarded $144,272 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FISH OF GALESBURG

Org PageRecipient Profile

Galesburg, IL

PURPOSE: RELIEVE HUNGER

$18,675

VNA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Galesburg, IL

PURPOSE: ASSIST ELDERLY

$16,620

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Rockford, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,500

CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SOLUTNS

Org PageRecipient Profile

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,000

THE SALVATION ARMY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hoffman Estates, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,500

GALESBURG YOUTH ATHLETIC CLUB

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,027
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that United Way Of Knox County Inc has recieved totaling $5,256.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,230
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26
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