United Way Of East Central Iowa

Organization Overview

United Way Of East Central Iowa is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 1963. 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 06/2022, United Way Of East Central Iowa employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of East 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 06/2022, United Way Of East Central Iowa generated $7.0m 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 (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, United Way Of East Central Iowa has awarded 546 individual grants totaling $40,830,902. 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

UNITE THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES TO INVEST IN EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UWECI INVESTS IN THE PILLARS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH THROUGH NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS WITHIN ITS FIVE COUNTY AREA. INVESTMENTS ARE DETERMINED ON A THREE-YEAR CYCLE BY THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLUTIONS TEAMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW TEAM, WHICH ARE MADE UP OF COMMUNITY BASED VOLUNTEERS.


THE HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA, A DISREGARDED ENTITY OF UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA, OWNS AND OPERATES A FACILITY HOME TO SEVERAL LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES FOCUSED ON PROVIDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE NONPROFIT AGENCIES HOUSED IN THIS 65,000-SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING EMPLOY OVER 130 EMPLOYEES AND SERVE OVER 10,000 CLIENTS. THE FACILITY'S CONFERENCE AND TRAINING ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY USE, AND THE LOCATION IS CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE BY CAR, BICYCLE, ON FOOT, OR VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. THE GOAL OF THIS SHARED FACILITY IS TO PROVIDE LOW-COST LEASES TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES SO THAT MORE RESOURCES CAN BE SPENT ON SERVICE DELIVERY TO CLIENTS.


DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS: DONORS TO UNITED WAY MAY DESIGNATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANY QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES AND NON-PARTNER AGENCIES. DURING THE YEAR, UNITED WAY REVIEWED, PROCEESSED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER $600 THOUSAND DOLLARS OF DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS.


IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDES VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS; AND VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) TO PROVIDE TAX PREPARATION FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. UWECI ALIGNS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PILLARS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH.IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE 2020 DERECHO STORM DAMAGE, UWECI RESPONDED TO IMMINENT NEEDS BY CREATING THE DISASTER RECOVERY FUND. DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, UWECI GRANTED $252,528 OF DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS TO 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS IN UWECI'S FIVE COUNTY AREA. UWECI HAS BEEN KEY IN RECOVERY EFFORTS SUCH AS PATCH (PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS), RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND LONG TERM RECOVERY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristin Roberts
President/ceo
$148,169
Sarah Peters
Cfo/vp Fin/adm
$90,997
Kari Cooling
Board Chair
$0
Ray Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Linda Mattes
Former Chair
$0
Deb Gertsen
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$31,450
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,379,722
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,155
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,411,172
Total Program Service Revenue$438,692
Investment income $221,688
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$94,715
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,059
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,956,778

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of East Central Iowa has awarded $3,426,400 in support to 39 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WAYPOINT SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT

$352,066

AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT

$320,002

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT

$277,716

AGING SERVICES INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hiawatha, IA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT

$270,001

HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hiawatha, IA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT

$237,601

HORIZONS A FAMILY SERVICE ALLIANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT

$206,159
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that United Way Of East Central Iowa has recieved totaling $14,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: TO ENABLE ORGANIZATION TO C/O ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$5,000
Shive-Hattery Group Charitable Contribution Fund Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET

$5,000
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,500
Tronvold Foundation

Lakewood Ranch, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
Bryant Foundation Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,275,266
Earnings-$597,356
Net Contributions$142,349
Grants$15,862
Ending Balance$2,804,397

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