River Region United Way is located in Montgomery, AL. The organization was established in 1953. 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 09/2021, River Region United Way employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River Region 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 09/2021, River Region United Way generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, River Region United Way has awarded 289 individual grants totaling $12,017,024. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE RIVER REGION UNITED WAY IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY CREATING LASTING AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGES IN COMMUNITY CONDITIONS. IN ITS DAILY OPERATIONS, RIVER REGION UNITED WAY WILL UNITE VOLUNTEERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE CAUSES OF ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN REGULARLY CONDUCTED NEEDS ASSESSMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DIRECT SUPPORT TO UNITED WAY AGENCIES, ALLOCATIONS AND GRANTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS
2-1-1 CONNECTS SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA PROGRAM CONNECTS RESIDENTS IN MONTGOMERY, AUTAUGA, BUTLER, COOSA, CRENSHAW, ELMORE, DALLAS, PERRY, MACON, LOWNDES, TALLAPOOSA, WILCOX, BULLOCK, PIKE, AND CRENSHAW COUNTIES THROUGH A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 24/7 CALL CENTERS, WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOTH LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE. THE INFORMATIONAL SERVICES DELIVERED CONNECTS PEOPLE TO PROVIDERS AND DIRECTLY ASSISTS RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND AID FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE RIVER REGION UNITED WAY PARTNERS THROUGH FUNDING AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE PROGRAM BOTH LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE.
DIRECT SUPPORT TO UNITED WAY AGENCIES, ALLOCATIONS AND GRANTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS
2-1-1 CONNECTS SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA PROGRAM CONNECTS RESIDENTS IN MONTGOMERY, AUTAUGA, BUTLER, COOSA, CRENSHAW, ELMORE, DALLAS, PERRY, MACON, LOWNDES, TALLAPOOSA, WILCOX, BULLOCK, PIKE, AND CRENSHAW COUNTIES THROUGH A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 24/7 CALL CENTERS, WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOTH LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE. THE INFORMATIONAL SERVICES DELIVERED CONNECTS PEOPLE TO PROVIDERS AND DIRECTLY ASSISTS RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND AID FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE RIVER REGION UNITED WAY PARTNERS THROUGH FUNDING AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE PROGRAM BOTH LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Greene SVP & COO | Officer | 40 | $102,272 |
Ronald Simmons President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $50,002 |
Jennifer Kitchens CFO | Officer | 40 | $43,395 |
Rhea Ingram Chair, Chief Volunteer Of | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Tammy Hackett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Krystal Floyd Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,871,966 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,871,966 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $27,512 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,325 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,910,803 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $837,614 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $336,190 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,141 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $405,546 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,042 |
Other employee benefits | $54,298 |
Payroll taxes | $52,831 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,281 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,575 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,408 |
Office expenses | $20,380 |
Information technology | $26,701 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,969 |
Travel | $8,231 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,172 |
Interest | $1,982 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,145 |
Insurance | $6,072 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,265,249 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,004 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,583,978 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $485,280 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,593 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,612 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $337,230 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,323,665 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,912 |
Total assets | $8,104,274 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $251,210 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $109,163 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $18,210 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,247,338 |
Total liabilities | $1,625,921 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,823,980 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,654,373 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,104,274 |
Over the last fiscal year, River Region United Way has awarded $783,364 in support to 52 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BRANTWOOD CHILDREN'S HOME PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $65,000 |
BRANTWOOD CHILDREN'S HOME PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $65,000 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $45,865 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $45,865 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $25,600 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $25,600 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that River Region United Way has recieved totaling $423,414.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91,714 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91,714 |
The J K Lowder Family Foundation Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Tr Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: PUBLIC SUPPORT OF LOCAL AGENCIES | $49,898 |
United Way Of Central Alabama Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,529 |
John And Joyce Caddell Foundation Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $30,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,299,311 |
Earnings | $154,100 |
Net Contributions | $10,245 |
Other Expense | $26,546 |
Ending Balance | $1,437,110 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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United Jewish Community Of Broward County Inc Davie, FL | $191,632,658 | $32,289,120 |
Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Inc Boca Raton, FL | $220,329,393 | $31,215,392 |
United Way Of Lee County Inc Fort Myers, FL | $10,857,756 | $16,905,483 |
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $24,619,192 | $14,282,959 |
United Way Of Brevard County Inc Rockledge, FL | $8,481,850 | $14,549,542 |
United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc Knoxville, TN | $44,188,764 | $10,173,426 |
United Way Of The Mid-South Memphis, TN | $15,939,575 | $10,736,980 |
United Way Of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $28,378,228 | $9,851,005 |
Ocean Reef Foundation Inc Key Largo, FL | $43,415,311 | $11,490,995 |
United Way Of Central Florida Inc Highland City, FL | $26,696,940 | $9,902,693 |
United Way Of The Coastal Empire Inc Savannah, GA | $26,438,024 | $9,161,083 |
United Way Of The Central Savannah River Area Inc Augusta, GA | $2,548,465 | $8,329,042 |