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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE UNITE OUR COMMUNITY'S CARING SPIRIT TO BUILD A STRONGER TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Woolfolk Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Richardson Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Tiritilli Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pam Beall Hill Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Deboer Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Gunia Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,966,317 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $813,907 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,379,655 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,235 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,249,032 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $397,135 |
Other employee benefits | $819,773 |
Payroll taxes | $601,361 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $44,760 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $67,037 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $228,425 |
Office expenses | $80,740 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,021,965 |
Travel | $243,760 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,019 |
Interest | $50,221 |
Payments to affiliates | $154,259 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $357,088 |
Insurance | $40,790 |
All other expenses | $867,931 |
Total functional expenses | $28,732,939 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,266,064 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,840,450 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $2,855,890 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,902,418 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,529,491 |
Investments—other securities | $1,993,172 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,814,263 |
Total assets | $25,201,748 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,401,076 |
Grants payable | $8,160,562 |
Deferred revenue | $65,090 |
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 | $4,434,576 |
Total liabilities | $14,061,304 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,734,718 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,405,726 |
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 | $25,201,748 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of The Midlands has awarded $10,204,305 in support to 90 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |