United Way Of Lowndes County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Lowndes County Inc is located in Columbus, MS. The organization was established in 1978. 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 Lowndes County Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Lowndes 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 12/2021, United Way Of Lowndes County Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $818.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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 2015, United Way Of Lowndes County Inc has awarded 118 individual grants totaling $3,077,533. 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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OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER SUSTAINED CHANGES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY ADMINISTERS THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT DONATIONS TO INVEST IN EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES DELIVERED BY MULTIPLE PROGRAMS HELPING RESIDENTS OF LOWNDES COUNTY WHO HAVE THE GREATEST NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, UNITED WAY ADMINISTERS THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT DONATIONS THAT ALLOW DONORS TO CHOOSE WHERE THEIR CONTRIBUTION GOES. THESE DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE PASSED THROUGH TO THE OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY COLLECTS DONOR DOLLARS TO FUND COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK IN EDUCATION, INCOME, AND HEALTH BY MOBILIZING CARING TO EFFECT CHANGE BY PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. CURRENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE PARTNERING WITH HELPING HANDS FOR THE ANNUAL FAN DRIVE; PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR COAT AND BLANKET DRIVES IN THE WINTER; FAMILYWIZE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE; EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM; PARTICIPATING WITH THE LOWNDES COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR DISASTER RESPONSE PREPARATIONS; AND CONDUCTING VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION EVENTS, SUCH AS DAY OF SERVICE, DAY OF GIVING, DAY OF ACTION, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY.


UNITED WAY OF LOWNDES & NOXUBEE ALONG WITH THE COMMUNITY RECOVERY OF LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD, ASSISTED THOSE AFFECTED BY THE HISTORIC FLOODING AND DEVASTATING TORNADO THAT AFFECTED MANY LOWNDES COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH REPAIRING AND REBUILDING HOMES OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY.


IN MARCH 2020, COVID-19 WAS DECLARED A PANDEMIC THAT HAS AFFECTED RESIDENTS IN LOWNDES AND NOXUBEE COUNTY. UNITED WAY OF LOWNDES & NOXUBEE RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SNACK LUNCHES, DISASTER SUPPLIES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, INCLUDING BABY SUPPLIES, TO RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE VIRUS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Renee Sanders
Executive Director
$52,000
Paige Spears
Treasurer
$0
Jay Fisher
Director / Nominations Chair
$0
Jacqueline Newton
Secretary
$0
Kellum Kim
Past President
$0
Marti Kauffman
Director / Campaign Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $164,155
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$878,144
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $126,647
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,042,299
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $85
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 $1,042,384

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lowndes County Inc has awarded $361,750 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Columbus, MS

PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS

$57,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE

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Starkville, MS

PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS

$48,250

LOWNDES COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, MS

PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS

$46,800

Columbus, MS

PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS

$45,750

AMERICAN RED CROSS

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS

$33,800

Columbus, MS

PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS

$27,900
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that United Way Of Lowndes County Inc has recieved totaling $288,164.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$125,849
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$125,849
Charity Cars Inc

Longwood, FL

PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION

$30,175
United Way Worldwide

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS

$5,530
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$750
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11
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