United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Salisbury, MD
- Founding
- 02/1974
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 52-6016589
Organization Overview
United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc is located in Salisbury, MD. The organization was established in 1974. 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 08/2023, United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc 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 08/2023, United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc generated $1.6m 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 (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) 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 The Lower Eastern Shore Inc has awarded 229 individual grants totaling $7,126,920. 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
UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE HARNESSES THE POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INVESTS CONTRIBUTIONS IN THREE IMPACT AREAS. 1) HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SUCCEED IN LEARNING TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL; 2) PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND CRISIS HELP AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SECURITY AND STABILITY; 3) IMPROVING ACCESS TO AND AWARENESS OF LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT ALL NEIGHBORS IN ACHIEVING BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS.COMPREHENSIVE STEWARDSHIP OF DONORS' DOLLARS IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DIRECTED TO LOCAL PROGRAMS SERVING THESE AREAS OF GREAT NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SERVING ON THE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE FROM ALL FOUR COUNTIES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNITED WAY STAFF, EVALUATE AND DIRECT DOLLARS TO PROGRAMS THAT EFFECTIVELY HELP LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. THE PROCESS PROVIDES UNITED WAY DONORS THE ADDED VALUE OF A SUPERIOR LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS. COMMITTEE MEMBERS INVEST THEIR TIME AND ENERGY TO VISIT WITH APPLICANTS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR WORK AND PROGRAMS, AND REVIEW EACH APPLICATION INCLUDING BUDGETS, OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES IN MEETING LOCAL NEEDS. FUNDS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING AND ARE DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO APPROVED PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS. IN THE 2022-2023 YEAR, UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE AND 41 LOCAL NONPROFIT ENTITIES RECEIVED FUNDING SUPPORT FOR 68 PROGRAMS SERVING LOWER EASTERN SHORE RESIDENTS.
IN ADDITION TO FUNDING LOCAL PROGRAMS, THE UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE PROVIDES DIRECT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FOR 2022-2023:THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR BIRTH-FIVE, INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES, COLLEGIATE STUDENT UNITED WAY COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS, WELLNESS MADE EASY HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAM, READ TO SUCCEED READING SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, JUMPSTART DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR NON-PROFITS, WOMEN UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS AFFINITY/VOLUNTEER GROUPS, NON-PROFIT TRAINING AND SUPPORT, ADDICTION AWARENESS YOUTH ART COMPETITION, AND THE MARYLAND ALICE REPORT. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE ALSO OPERATES THE GET CONNECTED VOLUNTEER CENTER, AS THE DESIGNATED VOLUNTEER CENTER FOR THE LOWER SHORE OF MARYLAND, TO CONNECT ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER WITH ABOUT 150 LOCAL NONPROFITS ACROSS THE REGION, PROVIDING FREE ACCESS TO EVERYONE TO MANAGE AND TRACK VOLUNTEER IMPACT. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE IS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE IS A KEY PARTNER AND LEADER IN LOCAL COMMUNITY RESPONSE TASK FORCES AND ADVOCACY GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Canopii Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonya Whited Executive Vice Chair/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Strand Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Simpson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Seiler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Rudnick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $40,771 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,330,509 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $146,249 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,371,280 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $140,729 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$84 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $79,102 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,593,550 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $663,541 |
| 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. | $95,196 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,832 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $384,686 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,324 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,081 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,952 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,509 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,303 |
| Office expenses | $9,246 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,933 |
| Travel | $1,660 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,847 |
| Interest | $859 |
| Payments to affiliates | $10,267 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,084 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $45,836 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,731,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,283 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $329,972 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $308,653 |
| 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 | $77,471 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,715 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $130,590 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $187,221 |
| Total assets | $1,464,905 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,237 |
| Grants payable | $213,309 |
| Deferred revenue | $252,704 |
| 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 | $189,240 |
| Total liabilities | $691,490 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $773,415 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,464,905 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc has awarded $626,769 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE DELMARVA PENINSULA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. | $16,250 |
CHESAPEAKE HOUSING MISSION PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. | $19,320 |
COASTAL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. | $23,261 |
DELMARVA COMMUNITY SERVICES PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. | $25,051 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS EASTERN SHORE PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. | $20,120 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - SETON CENTER PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. | $40,518 |