United Way Of Lowndes County Inc
- Assets
- $541.2k
- Revenue
- $703.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Columbus, MS
- Founding
- 04/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 64-0567987
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 12/2022, United Way Of Lowndes County Inc employed 6 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 12/2022, United Way Of Lowndes County Inc generated $703.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $935.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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 Lowndes County Inc has awarded 153 individual grants totaling $3,931,858. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER SUSTAINED CHANGES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ALLOCATED ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDIUALS STILL AFFECTED BY THE ONGOING COVID-19 VIRUS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Davis Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kellum Hawk Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marti Kauffman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Fisher Vice President/campaign Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Bishop Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Stanley Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $169,926 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $541,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $111,290 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $711,087 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $917 |
| 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 | -$8,708 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $703,296 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $487,831 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $135,498 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,157 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,627 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,547 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,357 |
| Office expenses | $12,471 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,245 |
| Travel | $5,566 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,365 |
| Insurance | $4,048 |
| All other expenses | $44,820 |
| Total functional expenses | $935,542 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $507,353 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,241 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $770 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,821 |
| Total assets | $541,185 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,103 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $12,930 |
| Total liabilities | $59,033 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $326,276 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $155,876 |
| 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 | $541,185 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lowndes County Inc has awarded $437,625 in support to 18 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - PUSHMATAHA COUNCIL PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $16,100 |
CONTACT HELPLINE PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $56,000 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $50,750 |
LOWNDES COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $46,800 |
HELPING HANDS PURPOSE: PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $34,462 |