United Way Of Central Iowa

Organization Overview

United Way Of Central Iowa is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1938. 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 Central Iowa employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Central Iowa 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 Central Iowa generated $27.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.4m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) 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 Central Iowa has awarded 843 individual grants totaling $126,974,202. 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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IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION SUCCESS: CENTRAL IOWA STUDENTS NEED NOT ONLY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BUT SHOULD ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRADUATE WITH A PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. UNITED WAY WORKS WITH SCHOOLS AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE READING SCORES AND PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS. OVER 2,000 YOUTHS PARTICIPATED IN COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES, WITH OVER 85% OF STUDENTS SEEING ACADEMIC OR SOCIAL GROWTH.


EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS: OUR YOUNGEST CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, BUT ACCESS TO SAFE, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE TO BE HEALTHY AND READY TO LEARN. CHILDCARE IS TYPICALLY THE #1 EXPENSE OF A CENTRAL IOWA FAMILY'S BUDGET, COSTING MORE THAN A MORTGAGE OR COLLEGE TUITION. OVER 5,000 CHILDREN WERE SCREENED FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS AND/OR DENTAL HEALTH.ESSENTIAL NEEDS: CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY TO MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD AND SHELTER, BUT ACCESS TO QUALITY NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME. 4.9 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED BY PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY, FEEDING OVER 350 THOUSAND MEALS TO OVER 190,000 CENTRAL IOWANS. UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES: THE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS TO FOSTER A THRIVING COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES STAFF RESEARCH COMMUNITY CONDITIONS AND MEASURES PROGRESS OF UNITED WAY INVESTMENTS. COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES ALSO OVERSEES A VOLUNTEER, CITIZEN-LED ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS OF UNITED WAY-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS IN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. $4,976,058 OF DONOR DESIGNATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL EXPENSES.


ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT BUT TO BE FINANCIALLY STABLE AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD WEALTH FOR THEIR FAMILY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. UNITED WAY SUPPORTS TRAINING AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO SECURE GOOD JOBS PROVIDING SUFFICIENT INCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD WEALTH. OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED ACCESS TO TRAINING, AND SUPPORTS REQUIRED FOR QUALITY JOBS THAT PROVIDE INCOME NEEDED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT WITH OPPORUNITIES TO BUILD WEALTH.


HEALTH & WELL-BEING: CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, BUT ACCESS TO QUALITY, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CARE PROMOTING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND IMPROVING RESILIENCE. AMONG U.S. ADULTS, 50% SAY THEY PUT OFF OR SKIPPED SOME SORT OF HEALTHCARE IN THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE OF COST. OVER 32,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL, AND DENTAL PROVIDERS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY. OF THOSE RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES, 77.2% EITHER MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR OVERALL HEALTH.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Social Solutions
Software For Ci Funded Partner Reporting
$117,709
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
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$106,616
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,685,369
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,610,347
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $352,221
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$27,295,716
Total Program Service Revenue$521,009
Investment income $289,700
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$350,912
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 $27,755,513

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Central Iowa has awarded $13,666,255 in support to 113 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES TRANSITION SERVICES

PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS

$24,200

AFRICANS IN IOWA FOR EMPOWERMENT

PURPOSE: COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM

$13,000

ANKENY COMMUNITY NETWORK

PURPOSE: CRISIS SERVICES FOR KIDS

$8,850

AMOS INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC LIFE

PURPOSE: QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER, SCHOLARSHIPS

$30,000

BACK 2 SCHOOL IOWA

PURPOSE: CREATIVE PATHWAYS, DSM HEROES, J.E.D.I. TRAINING, COVID SUPPORT

$11,600

ART FORCE IOWA

PURPOSE: JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL

$92,700
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