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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sean Vicente Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Volante Board Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tessie Johnson Treasurer/vice-Chair Finance/audit | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacquie Easley Mcghee Early Childhood Success | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janell Pittman Vice Chair - Essential Needs | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Graves Vice Chair - Education Success | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Social Solutions Software For Ci Funded Partner Reporting | 6/29/21 | $117,709 |
Mercy College Of Health Sciences Healthcare Classes For Participants Enro | 6/29/21 | $106,616 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,734,876 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $512,947 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $530,640 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $529,874 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,532,013 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $109,702 |
Other employee benefits | $336,160 |
Payroll taxes | $354,388 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $32,668 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $78,353 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,455 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,675 |
Fees for services: Other | $446,991 |
Advertising and promotion | $204,855 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $472,978 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $211,150 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $198,215 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $278,659 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,009 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $27,430,642 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185,477 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,206,673 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,950,905 |
Accounts receivable, net | $993,589 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $265,135 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,171,299 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,979,887 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,237,388 |
Total assets | $37,990,353 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,001,465 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,916,035 |
Total liabilities | $2,917,500 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,400,326 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,672,527 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,990,353 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Central Iowa has awarded $13,666,255 in support to 113 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |