United Way Of South Mississippi Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of South Mississippi Inc is located in Gulfport, MS. The organization was established in 1993. 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 03/2022, United Way Of South Mississippi 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 South Mississippi 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 03/2022, United Way Of South Mississippi Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, United Way Of South Mississippi Inc has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $5,286,341. 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:

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UNITED WAY LEADS POSITIVE CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, WHICH SERVES HANCOCK, HARRISON, PEARL RIVER AND STONE COUNTIES, AWARDED $535,569 IN GRANTS IN FY 2021. GRANTS INCLUDED MULTI-YEAR COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO TWELVE LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES CAREFULLY SELECTED BY A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TEAM; EMERGENCY AND EMERGING NEEDS GRANTS, WHICH ADDRESSED COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT ARISE FROM CRISES OR TIME-SENSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR HIGH IMPACT; PASS-THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS; AND FUNDERS' GRANTS. ADDITIONAL IMPACT INITIATIVES INCLUDED THE SINGLECARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS CARD, WHICH SAVED SOUTH MISSISSIPPIANS $660,848 AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, WHICH RETURNED $325,964 TO THE AREA THROUGH FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES. DONORS WERE ALSO FREE TO DESIGNATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANY 501(C)(3) OR 509(A) ORGANIZATION.


DURING FY 2021, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI WORKED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS SCHOOL READINESS AND GRADE-LEVEL READING. ACCORDING TO THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION 2020 KIDS COUNT DATA BOOK, 48% OF 3 AND 4 YEAR- OLDS IN MISSISSIPPI ARE NOT ENROLLED IN A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE SAME STUDY INDICATES THAT 68% OF FOURTH GRADERS ARE NOT AT GRADE LEVEL PROFICIENCY IN READING. UWSM BELIEVES THE COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL RESOURCES ARE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN THOSE RESOURCES THROUGH SEVERAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES. INITIATIVES INCLUDED DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, WHICH DISTRIBUTED 13,055 FREE BOOKS TO OUR AREA'S CHILDREN; UNITED WAY READERS, WHICH PAIRED ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH CHILDREN TO PROVIDE READING PRACTICE; THE LITTLE LIBRARY PROGRAM, WHICH PROMOTED NEIGHBORHOOD BOOK EXCHANGES THROUGH FREE, PUBLIC BOOKCASES; AND PREK4WARD, WHICH OFFERED FREE PRESCHOOL TO 180 AREA CHILDREN ACROSS NINE CLASSROOMS. ADDITIONALLY, UWSM FUNDS THE NOURISHING PLACE'S ENHANCE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED 328 AREA CHILDREN WITH NEEDED TUTORING SERVICES.


IN FY 2021, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI PROVIDED, THROUGH VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS, CRITICAL COMMUNITY SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS SIGNED UP FOR OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS AND WERE FIELDED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS LIKE THE ANNUAL DAY OF ACTION. VOLUNTEERS LOGGED A TOTAL OF 2,393 HOURS WITH A MONETARY IMPACT OF $68,296. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE GULF COAST HUB FOR VOLUNTEERS AND NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEERS. UWSM ALSO DIRECTED A DIAPER DRIVE AND "FILL THE BUS" SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE, WHICH GENERATED MUCH-NEEDED DONATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathy Springer
Chief Executive Officer
$130,530
Kristin Ventura
Director Of Finance
$55,144
Greg Capranica
Past President
$0
Micah Necaise
Secretary
$0
Charles O'hala
President
$0
Lea Bellon
Vice President Of Communit
$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$1,277,265
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $70,620
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,277,265
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $21,354
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,618
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $10,657
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,432,415

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of South Mississippi Inc has awarded $514,732 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH MS

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Biloxi, MS

PURPOSE: UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

$118,772

LITTLE PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PURPOSE: PRESCHOOL CLASSES

$100,892

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH MS

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Biloxi, MS

PURPOSE: UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

$43,795

Picayune, MS

PURPOSE: HEAD & HEART PROGRAM

$25,000

THE NOURSHING PLACE

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Gulfport, MS

PURPOSE: AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING

$25,000

HANCOCK COUNTY HRA

PURPOSE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that United Way Of South Mississippi Inc has recieved totaling $103,063.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mississippi Power Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

PURPOSE: MATCHING PAYMENT PROGRAM

$30,715
Engelstad Fam Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$25,000
$18,628
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: HURRICANE IDA RELIEF

$15,000
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$3,576
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