United Way Of The Ozarks

Organization Overview

United Way Of The Ozarks is located in Springfield, MO. The organization was established in 1967. 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 06/2021, United Way Of The Ozarks employed 137 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of The Ozarks 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 06/2021, United Way Of The Ozarks generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 6 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 The Ozarks has awarded 193 individual grants totaling $10,600,159. 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:

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IMPROVING LIVES BY RAISING FUNDS AND UNITING SUPPORT AROUND OUR COMMUNITIES' CRITICAL NEEDS AND RED FLAGS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS SUPPORTS A COMMUNITY SAFETY NET OF SERVICES FOCUSED ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND IMPACTING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. THIS SAFETY NET INCLUDES OVER 60 PROGRAMS BY OUR 22 PARTNER AGENCIES IN 14 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI. PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED AROUND ISSUES OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND INCOME/SAFETY AND FOCUS BOTH ON MEETING IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY NEEDS, AND ALSO PROVIDING LONG-TERM STRATEGIES TO CREATE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUSTAINING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM, UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING TO LEARN THE CRITICAL ISSUES FACING THE COMMUNITY AS AGREED UPON BY SEVERAL COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVES; REVIEW INFORMATION PRESENTED BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; THEN DIRECT FUNDS FOR GREATEST IMPACT. TRI-LAKES IS A SUB-UNIT OF UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS SERVING STONE AND TANEY COUNTIES.


UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS SUPPORTED FIVE INITIATIVES. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE CANCER INITIATIVE; VETERAN'S ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS; 2-1-1; AND HANDS ON FOR SENIORS. HANDS ON FOR SENIORS CONNECTS VOLUNTEERS WITH SERVICE PROJECTS FOR SENIOR HOMEOWNERS TO HELP THEM STAY IN THEIR HOMES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES MINOR HOME REPAIRS, YARD CLEAN-UP AND MOBILITY RAMPS. DAY OF CARING PROVIDES MORE THAN 2,000 VOLUNTEERS FROM OVER 140 BUSINESSES TO COMPLETE OVER 280 PROJECTS FOR 100 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS. GIVE 5 IS A "CIVIC MATCHMAKING" PROGRAM FOR AREA SENIORS/RETIREES, THAT IS ENTIRELY FUNDED BY GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS.


COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARKS IS THE PRIORITY PARTNER AGENCY OF UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS, PROMOTING BUILDING RESILIENT CHILDREN, HEALTHY FAMILIES AND STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Burris
President/ceo
$140,960
Marti Cashel
Vice President Of Finance/
$65,000
Josh Garetson
Treasurer
$0
Eric Bilyeu
Past Chair
$0
Stephanie Weis
Community Investment Chair
$0
Steve Stodden
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,775,656
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,775,656
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,841
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $5,788,622

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of The Ozarks has awarded $1,426,914 in support to 22 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SPRINGFIELD INC

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Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: SUCCESSFUL YOUTH-YOUTH SERVICES

$234,518

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHERN MISSOURI

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY-EMERGENCY SERVICES

$156,737

THE SALVATION ARMY

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Hoffman Estates, IL

PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY-BASIC NEEDS

$153,227

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

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Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY

$108,198

OZARKS REGIONAL YMCA

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Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: SUCESSFUL YOUTH-YOUTH SERVICES

$102,840

THE VICTIM CENTER INC

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Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY-EMERGENCY SERVICES

$90,068
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that United Way Of The Ozarks has recieved totaling $303,944.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$117,751
Giving Branch Foundation

Columbia, MO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$32,093
Arvest Foundation

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: TO COVER THE COST OF COATING THE ORGANIZATION'S METAL ROOF, REPLACE THE SKYLIGHT TO RECTIFY WATER INFILTRATION, SEAL THE BUILDING AND COVER THE COST OF REPAIRING AND REPLACING THE PERIMETER EXTERIOR SECURITY LIGHTING IN THE EAVES.

$30,000
Bkd Foundation

Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: General Purpose

$23,166
Veterans United Foundation

Columbia, MO

PURPOSE: VETERANS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND

$20,000
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$15,686
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