United Way Of Lee County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Lee County Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1964. 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 12/2022, United Way Of Lee County Inc employed 93 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Lee County 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 12/2022, United Way Of Lee County Inc generated $30.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $27.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.0% 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 Lee County Inc has awarded 753 individual grants totaling $72,679,470. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE ARE THE UNITED WAY AGENCY FOR LEE, HENDRY, GLADES, AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND:THE UNITED WAY SUPPORTS 92 LOCAL HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES AND OVER 258 PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND TARGETS AND ADDRESSES THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF PROBLEMS IN FIVE KEY IMPACT AREAS: 1) STRENGTHENING FAMILIES - BY MOVING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BEYOND POVERTY, FACILITATING SUPPORT GROUPS TO EMPOWER VICTIMS TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 2) NURTURING YOUTH - BY ENSURING A QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN, SUPPORTING MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING AT-RISK YOUTH WITH PROGRAMS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THEIR CHARACTER AND LIFE SKILLS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O3) MEETING CRITICAL NEEDS - BY HELPING THE ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, RESPONDING TO PEOPLE IN CRISIS, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE IN NEED OF HELP THROUGH UNITED WAY 211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL LINE; 4) EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES - BY ORGANIZING AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES, BRINGING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO NEIGHBORHOODS, AND CONNECTING PROVIDERS AND RESIDENTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS. 5) SUPPORTING VETERANS- MEETING THE NEEDS OF VETERANS AND ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS THROUGH MISSION UNITED; COORDINATING THE VETERAN SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.THE UNITED WAY GIFTS IN KIND PROGRAM SOLICITS AND COLLECTS DONATED MERCHANDISE, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FURNITURE, ETC. FOR REDISTRIBUTION TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES. IN 2022, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED OVER $10 MILLION IN DONATED ITEMS THAT BENEFITED THE LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE NETWORK AND COMMUNITY.UNITED WAY HOUSES:UNITED WAY OF LEE, HENDRY, GLADES, AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES, IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR HUMAN SERVICE PARTNERS, BRINGS NEEDED SERVICES INTO COMMUNITIES THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTERS. THESE "ONE STOP" CENTERS PROVIDE SPACE FOR AGENCIES TO REACH CLIENTS WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS SERVICES OUTSIDE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. IN 2022, UNITED WAY HOUSE CLIENTS RECEIVED 460,629 SERVICES ACROSS THE 17 UNITED WAY HOUSES IN OPERATION. THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW COLLABORATION INCREASES ACCESS TO SERVICES AND IMPROVES LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. THE VISION IS HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED WITH MORE THAN A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION BY OFFERING THEM COORDINATED SERVICES THAT MAY HELP PREVENT THE PROBLEM FROM REOCCURRING.


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ARPA FUNDING, AS DIRECTED THROUGH LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT HAS SERVED TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY TO ENSURE THAT LEE COUNTY NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS HAVE THE RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO DELIVER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND HELP MEDIATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 65 PROJECTS THROUGH 63 AGENCIES WITH OVER $4.5 MILLION DISTRIBUTED IN 2022 TO NON-PROFIT ENTITIES SERVING LEE COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH THINGS SUCH AS REHOUSING, FOOD DISTRIBUTION ACCESS, GED PREP AND COMPLETION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (UTILITY AND FOOD STAMPS), EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT,COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SERVICES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE ECONOMIC HARM AND INCREASED NEED FOR SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS MAKE PARAMOUNT THE UNITED WAY MISSION TO SUPPORT AREA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR VITAL WORK.


UNITED WAY 211:EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY, SOMEONE IN OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS HUMAN SERVICES, FROM FINDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO COUNSELING FOR A TEEN, TO SECURING ADEQUATE CARE FOR AN AGING PARENT. PEOPLE OFTEN DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN, AND AS A RESULT, END UP GOING WITHOUT NECESSARY SERVICES. UNITED WAY 211 EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE NAVIGATE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE MAZE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES BY PROVIDING THE MOST ADEQUATE, UP-TO-DATE RESOURCES FOR THE CLIENT'S SITUATION. IN 2022 UNITED WAY 211 HAD A TOTAL CALL VOLUME OF OVER 119,854. DURING TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTERS SUCH AS HURRICANES, UNITED WAY 211 BECOMES THE INFORMATION HOTLINE FOR LEE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES OFFERING INFORMATION ON SHELTERS, EVACUATION ROUTES, AND RECOVERY SERVICES. UNITED WAY 211 ALSO RUNS MISSION UNITED, A SINGLE PHONE POINT OF ENTRY UTILIZING THE 211 NUMBER TO HELP LOCAL UNITED STATES ACTIVE MILITARY, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LEE, HENDRY AND GLADES COUNTIES NAVIGATE AND ACCESS NEEDED SERVICES. UNITED WAY 211 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY DIALING 211 OR 239-433-3900.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bell Patricia J
Board Member
$0
Beville Robert
Board Chair
$0
Branning R Noelle
Vice Chair
$0
Brooks Gary
Board Member
$0
Agollari Julian
Board Member
$0
Desjarlais Roger J
Board Chair
$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$30,130,908
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,349,366
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$30,130,908
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $38,343
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$124,055
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $30,046,968

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lee County Inc has awarded $19,124,271 in support to 109 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT (ACT)

PURPOSE: Allocation for General Support

$475,246

AGAPE HOME

PURPOSE: Allocation for General Support

$13,500

AHF ICAN

PURPOSE: Allocation for General Support

$90,000

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: Allocation for General Support

$11,000

ALVIN A DUBIN ALZHEIMER'S RESOURCE CENTER

PURPOSE: Allocation for General Support

$183,291

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS

PURPOSE: Allocation for General Support

$16,500
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