Burke County United Way

Organization Overview

Burke County United Way is located in Morganton, NC. The organization was established in 1971. 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, Burke County United Way employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Burke County United Way 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, Burke County United Way generated $423.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $484.9k during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Burke County United Way has awarded 87 individual grants totaling $1,604,973. 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

BUILDING A STRONGER BURKE COUNTY COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING SELF- SUFFICIENCY, INCREASING HOUSING STABILITY, AND FOSTERING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESSES FOR YOUTH. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL BURKE COUNTY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE EQUIPPED TO LIVE INDEPENTLY AND THRIVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY'S FOCUS AREAS DEVELOP STRONG FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT BY BUILDING STRONG INDIVIDUALS, IT BUIDS STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG FAMILIES BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY. FOCUS AREAS: FINANCIAL SELF SUFFICIENCY: INDIVIDUALS/ FAMILIES RECEIVE PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL COACHING THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH SAFE AND FAIR BANKING PRACTICES, REDUCING DEBT TO INCOME RATIO, IMPROVING CREDIT SCORES, BUILDING SAVINGS, AND HOUSING STABILITY EFFORTS. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR BOTH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND OPEN HEARTS PLACE, BOTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT CREATE HOUSING STABILITY OPPORTUNITIES. CHILDCARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES: CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROVED APPLICANTS WHOSE INCOME IS BELOW 200 % OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. SUBSIDY IS PROVIDED FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE YMCA CHILDCARE AND CAMP PROGRAMS. OUR CHILDCARE FAMILIES ARE REFERRED TO OUR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO WORK WITH CERTIFIED FINANCIAL COACHES. YOUTH SUCCESS: WE IMPACT THE ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL BEING OF BURKE COUNTY YOUTH THROUGH VARIOUS PORGRAMMING EFFORTS, ADDITIONALLY COORDINATE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS EXTRACURRIUCULAR ACTIVITIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE KITS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS, READING BUDDIES, AND FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rodney Harrelson
Board Member
$0
Alan Wood
President
$0
Jean Vannoppen
Board Member
$0
Cheryl Shuffler
Board Member
$0
Dallas Stoudenmire
Board Member
$0
Randy Burns
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$383,917
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $33,070
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$383,917
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $8,902
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $22,760
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $423,540

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Burke County United Way has awarded $195,566 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

YMCA OF CATAWBA VALLEY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH CHILDCARE

$95,178

OPEN HEARTS PLACE

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING

$25,388

ALDER SPRINGS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO THE DEAF AND BLIND COMMUNITY

$75,000
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