United Community Ministries Inc

Organization Overview

United Community Ministries Inc is located in Alexadria, VA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, United Community Ministries Inc employed 93 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Community Ministries 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 06/2022, United Community Ministries Inc generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES AND CREATE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ADVANCING COMMUNITY DRIVEN SOLUTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED COMMUNITY'S STEPPING STONES PROGRAM PROVIDES CRITICAL BASIC NEEDS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. STEPPING STONES COORDINATES WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY TO DISTRIBUTE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR UTILITIES, MEDICAL COSTS, TRANSPORTATION AND DIAPERS. STEPPING STONES RUNS SEASONAL EVENTS SUCH AS A THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE, HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE IN DECEMBER AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN AUGUST. THE EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM MANAGES A FOOD PANTRY WHICH PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF FOOD ASSISTANCE ON A REGULAR BASIS. FAMILIES LIVING WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA COME TO THE PANTRY TO RECEIVE CANNED GOODS, FRESH PRODUCE, EGGS, MEAT, AND MORE WEEKLY. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS IN SEVEN NEIGHBORHOODS TO DELIVER FOOD DIRECTLY INTO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR.THE FAMILY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (FAP) PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. EACH FAMILY IS SUPPORTED BY A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER AND MAY BE PROVIDED WITH SERVICES SUCH AS CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB READINESS TRAINING, AND OTHER EDUCATION AND WORK RELATED EXPENSES.


SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND CREEKSIDE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER SERVE AS HUBS FOR 15 LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS TO MEET, LEARN, AND GROW AS NEIGHBORS AND AS A LARGER COMMUNITY. THESE CENTERS ARE PLACES WHERE RESIDENTS CONNECT WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS, LEARN TO LEAD, AND MAKE CHANGES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY, WITH PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED BY AND FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. OUR SPARK PROGRAM (SUCCESS THROUGH PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENT, RESPECT AND KNOWLEDGE) IS A MULTIFACETED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-12. SPARK PROVIDES A SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENVIRONMENT WHERE AT-RISK YOUTH CAN RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND INTERVENTION/PREVENTION OF NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. WORKING WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY, WE PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND HEALTH SCREENINGS TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES.UNITED COMMUNITY SPONSORS TWO COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT WALT WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MOUNT VERNON WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. WE WORK WITH TEACHERS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. WE PROVIDE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE STRONGER FAMILIES AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.


UNITED COMMUNITY'S HEALTHY FAMILIES FAIRFAX PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION, HEALTH INFORMATION, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR PARENTS FROM PREGNANCY UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES AGE THREE. FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENTING, IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENCOURAGE SCHOOL READINESS, AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY DAYCARE AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE POSITIVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES THAT NATURALLY STIMULATE CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY AND DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN 3 YEARS AND OLDER RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION SCREENINGS. FOUR- AND FIVE-YEAR-OLDS WORK IN CURRICULUM-BASED CLASSROOMS FOCUSED ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS. PARENTS ARE SUPPORTED WITH PARENTING EDUCATION AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES. IN FY21, ELC WAS MOSTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. IN LATE FY21, ELC BROUGHT BACK TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN PREPARATION FOR A GRAND RE-OPENING JULY 1, 2021.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,946,156
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,057,063
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,082,527
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,003,219
Total Program Service Revenue$659,453
Investment income $53,961
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 $7,716,633

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that United Community Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $342,812.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia Inc

Oakton, VA

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (FOOD, CLOTHING, CASH)

$113,000
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE

$25,000
The Albertsons Companies Foundation

Pleasanton, CA

PURPOSE: HUNGER

$25,000
At&t Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$25,000
Greater Dc Diaper Bank

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: DIAPER NEEDS

$22,753
Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES

$19,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$600,479
Earnings-$40,487
Other Expense$415,892
Ending Balance$144,100

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