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 06/2023, United Way Of The Ozarks employed 117 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 06/2023, United Way Of The Ozarks generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.8%) 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 The Ozarks has awarded 213 individual grants totaling $10,983,197. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, RESOURCES, AND IDEAS TO ENHANCE LIVES IN THE OZARKS.
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 21 PROGRAMS HOSTED BY OUR 14 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN 14 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI. PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED AROUND ISSUES OF CHAMPIONING CHILDREN AND PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY AND FOCUS BOTH ON 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.
UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS SUPPORTED 5 INITIATIVES. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE CANCER INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARKS; VETERAN'S ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS; AND 2-1-1. DAY OF CARING PROVIDES MORE THAN 1,300 VOLUNTEERS TO COMPLETE 130 PROJECTS FOR 44 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS. GIVE 5 IS A "CIVIC MATCHMAKING" PROGRAM FOR AREA SENIORS/RETIREES THAT IS ENTIRELY FUNDED BY GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Lucks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Brawley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Mcdonough Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clif Smart Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Monty Montgomery Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Agee Vice-Chair/chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $91,641 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,838,216 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,929,857 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $54,421 |
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 | $2,012,334 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $940,405 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $247,196 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,776 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $304,735 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,672 |
Other employee benefits | $31,459 |
Payroll taxes | $37,986 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,930 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,786 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $124,344 |
Information technology | $24,031 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,914 |
Travel | $1,784 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,867 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $21,455 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,994 |
Insurance | $8,715 |
All other expenses | $9,143 |
Total functional expenses | $2,010,680 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,124,418 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $868,347 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $704,364 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,760 |
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 | $1,216 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $166,805 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $3,945 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $31,253 |
Total assets | $2,902,108 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,674 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $69,674 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,582,815 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $249,619 |
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 | $2,902,108 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of The Ozarks has awarded $940,405 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SPRINGFIELD INC PURPOSE: SUCCESSFUL YOUTH-YOUTH SERVICES | $140,263 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHERN MISSOURI PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY-EMERGENCY SERVICES | $49,163 |
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY | $84,018 |
THE VICTIM CENTER INC PURPOSE: INCOME, HEALTH & SAFETY-EMERGENCY SERVICES | $58,552 |
OZARKS REGIONAL YMCA PURPOSE: SUCESSFUL YOUTH-YOUTH SERVICES | $31,438 |
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA-OZARKS TRAILS COUNCIL PURPOSE: SUCCESSFUL YOUTH-YOUTH SERVICES | $23,972 |