United Way Of The Midlands

Organization Overview

United Way Of The Midlands is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1954. 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 06/2024, United Way Of The Midlands employed 170 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of The Midlands 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 06/2024, United Way Of The Midlands generated $28.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 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 Midlands has awarded 1,000 individual grants totaling $114,763,885. 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

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE UNITE OUR COMMUNITY'S CARING SPIRIT TO BUILD A STRONGER TOMORROW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EFFECTIVE JULY 2020, THE UWM AGREED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE NE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF THE JAG MODEL IN NEBRASKA. THIS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED JAG ACCREDITED PROGRAMS AT NEBRASKA SCHOOLS WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND BUILD SKILLS SO THEY ARE SET UP FOR SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM AND WORKPLACE. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED IN LARGE PART BY AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NDOL CONSISTING OF FUNDS PROVIDED THOUGH THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.


STARTING IN 2022, UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS (UWM) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF OMAHA, ADMINISTERED $5 MILLION OVER TWO YEARS THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA). THESE FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO AREA NONPROFIT PROGRAMS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL NEEDS SERVICES INCLUDING ACCESS TO FOOD AND SHELTER, HOMELESS PREVENTION, ACCESS TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FAMILY SUPPORT. PROGRAMS REPORT QUARTERLY TO ENSURE FISCAL STEWARDSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THIS PROGRAM ENDED ON JUNE 30, 2024.


WHEN A CALLER DIALS 2-1-1, THEY FIND EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA AND IOWA. CERTIFIED RESOURCE SPECIALISTS MAINTAIN A COMPUTERIZED COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF NEARLY 4,000 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS. INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HELP ARE CONNECTED WITH THE RIGHT COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHO USE THE VAST DATABASE. THE INFORMATION GATHERED HELPS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN LOCAL HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH CAN ASSIST LOCAL POLICY MAKERS WITH FUTURE PLANNING EFFORTS. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2019, THE NE211 HELPLINE WAS MANNED 24X7X365.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND VISION - THIS FUNCTION IS DEDICATED TO IMPLMENTATION AND ACTION ON COMMUNITY IMPACT INVESTMENTS AND INITIATIVES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRIORITIZATION AND RESEARCH FOR INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT, IMPACT AND CHANGE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT, MOBILIZING PARTNERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, PARTICPATING IN AND SUPPORTING SELECTED OUTSIDE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, SERVICE IMPLEMENATION THROUGH: FUND DISTRIBUTION, TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND AGENCY DESIGNATION MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION OF OUTCOME AND EVALUATION AND STAFF SUPPORT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Woolfolk
Board Chair
$0
Jim Richardson
Board Treasurer
$0
Eric Tiritilli
Board Secretary
$0
Pam Beall Hill
Member
$0
Matthew Deboer
Member
$0
Bob Gunia
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$106,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,459,420
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,533,402
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $75,304
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$25,098,822
Total Program Service Revenue$1,658,767
Investment income $394,095
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $452,286
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,467
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $28,067,593

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of The Midlands has awarded $10,204,305 in support to 90 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN RED CROSS OMAHA COUNCIL BLUFFS METRO

PURPOSE: NEBRASKA & IOWA TORNADO RELIEF ASSISTANCE

$50,000

AFRICAN AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ALLOCATIONS

$100,000

AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ALLOCATIONS

$25,000

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ALLOCATIONS

$40,000

BOY SCOUTS MID-AMERICA COUNCIL

PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP ALLOCATIONS

$50,000

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ALLOCATIONS

$175,000
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$12,350,440
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$23,598,488
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$19,222,561
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$18,471,813
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$14,703,021
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$3,776,986
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$7,938,251
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