United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc

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 08/2022, United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc employed 11 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 08/2022, United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 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 Lower Eastern Shore Inc has awarded 262 individual grants totaling $8,045,950. 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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.INTENSE STEWARDSHIP OF DONORS' DOLLARS IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DIRECTED TO LOCAL PROGRAMS SERVING THESE AREAS OF GREAT NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED EACH YEAR THROUGH A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SERVING ON THE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE FROM ALL FOUR COUNTIES WHO, IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNITED WAY STAFF, EVALUATE AND DIRECT DOLLARS TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT ARE EFFECTIVELY HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS. THE PROCESS ALLOWS UNITED WAY DONORS THE ADDED VALUE OF A SUPERIOR LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS. THE UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE DEDICATES OVER 1,000 HOURS ANNUALLY TO ANALYZE EVERY PROGRAM'S EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS AND CONDUCTS COMPREHENSIVE SITE REVIEWS. IN THE 2021-2022-YEAR, UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE AND 41 LOCAL NONPROFIT ENTITIES RECEIVED FUNDING SUPPORT FOR 59 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 2021-2022: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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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,494
Related organizations$0
Government grants $390
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,734,444
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $140,556
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,757,328
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $135,570
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$153
Net Income from Fundraising Events $107,787
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,000,532

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc has awarded $580,923 in support to 25 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Salisbury, MD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS.

$131,240

LIFE CRISIS CENTER

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Salisbury, MD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS.

$37,887

COASTAL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE

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Salisbury, MD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS.

$37,035

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - SETON CENTER

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Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS.

$35,136

THE SALVATION ARMY - LOWER SHORE

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS.

$34,136

Ocean City, MD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF HELPING LOWER SHORE RESIDENTS.

$33,428
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore Inc has recieved totaling $12,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gannett Foundations Inc

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$12,000
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