United Way Of Central Alabama Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Central Alabama Inc is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1941. 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 12/2021, United Way Of Central Alabama Inc employed 213 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Central Alabama 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 12/2021, United Way Of Central Alabama Inc generated $107.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $104.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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.

Since 2014, United Way Of Central Alabama Inc has awarded 1,037 individual grants totaling $224,718,496. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER AND TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITY. WE ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN BLOUNT, CHILTON, JEFFERSON, SHELBY, ST. CLAIR AND WALKER COUNTIES TO CREATE COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT STRENGTHEN QUALITY OF LIFE. WE FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS HELP US IMPACT THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEED EVERY DAY. BECAUSE CHANGE DOESN'T HAPPEN ALONE. TO LIVE BETTER WE MUST LIVE UNITED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HEALTH - UWCA AND ITS PARTNERS TARGET EMERGING HEALTH ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY, SUCH AS IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH (49,286 INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES AND 23,964 AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH UW PARTNER AGENCIES), ENDING HUNGER (6,778,128 MEALS SERVED THIS YEAR FOR HUNGER RELIEF), ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY, PROVIDING ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HIV (5,687 CLIENTS ASSISTED), OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR SERVICES (672,946 SENIOR MEALS SERVED), IMPROVING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TO BE MORE CONDUCIVE FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND PROVIDING PANDEMIC RESPONSE SERVICES. UWCA'S COVID RESPONSE PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN LATE 2021 SERVED 50 CLIENTS WITH SERVICES RELATED TO ISOLATION AND ACCESS TO FOOD.


ACCESS TO SERVICES - UWCA TAKES A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN BUILDING A STATEWIDE INFORMATION NETWORK ENTITLED 2-1-1 CONNECTING ALABAMA, AN INNOVATIVE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL STRATEGY ENSURING ALL ALABAMIANS HAVE THE ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, 2-1-1 RESPONDED TO 49,759 CALLS UTILIZING A CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED DATABASE TO ASSIST CALLERS. 2-1-1 PROVIDES REFERRALS FOR ALL BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CHILD CARE. IN ADDITION, 2-1-1 COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TIME-SENSITIVE INFORMATION ON ISSUES SUCH AS DISASTER RELIEF, INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, DISEASE OUTBREAKS AND MORE. UWCA'S 2-1-1 CALL CENTER IS THE FIRST AND ONLY CALL CENTER IN THE STATE TO BE ACCREDITED BY THE ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION & REFERRAL SYSTEMS (AIRS). IN 2021, UWCA ASSISTED 98 FAMILIES WHOSE HOMES WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED THROUGH THREE SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS.


EDUCATION - FROM QUALITY CHILDCARE TO DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS, UWCA USES ITS COLLECTIVE RESOURCES TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS ALONG THE ENTIRE EDUCATION CONTINUUM. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING TUTORING, AFTER SCHOOL AND MENTORING PROGRAMS, UWCA'S SUCCESS BY SIX INITIATIVE IMPROVES SCHOOL READINESS BY ENGAGING PRE-K EDUCATORS AND PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM, STATE-OF-THE ART CLASSROOM MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND EVALUATION. IN 2021, THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,878 STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, OUR HELP ME GROW CENTRAL ALABAMA PROGRAM SERVED 118 FAMILIES (WITH 207 CHILDREN) AND CONNECTED FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESOURCES SO CHILDREN CAN START SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$107,250
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$49,500
Related organizations$200,000
Government grants $52,927,945
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$42,641,568
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,197,374
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$95,926,263
Total Program Service Revenue$1,246,237
Investment income $619,978
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,025,269
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$200,989
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $107,396,497

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Central Alabama Inc has awarded $24,364,252 in support to 102 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN RED CROSS - MID ALABAMA REGION

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ALLOCATIONS (GENERAL OPERATING)

$2,519,873

SALVATION ARMY - BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA AREA COMMAND

PURPOSE: ALLOCATIONS (GENERAL OPERATING)

$1,480,852

YWCA OF CENTRAL AL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: BOLD GOALS

$1,352,964

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: ALLOCATIONS (GENERAL OPERATING)

$1,008,788

BRIDGEWAYS (FORMERLY CAMP FIRE AL)

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Homewood, AL

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$862,397

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - GREATER ALABAMA COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: ALLOCATIONS (GENERAL OPERATING)

$836,480
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Way Of Central Alabama Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Burton Family Foundation

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY.

$30,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$18,479,599
Earnings$1,671,606
Admin Expense$64,786
Net Contributions$1,580,954
Other Expense$192,478
Ending Balance$21,474,895

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