United Way Of South Mississippi Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- -$70.5k
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
- Founding
- 08/1993
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 64-0826356
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 03/2023, 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 03/2023, United Way Of South Mississippi Inc generated $1.5m 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 (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) 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 123 individual grants totaling $5,689,078. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNITED WAY LEADS POSITIVE CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, WHICH SERVES HANCOCK, HARRISON, PEARL RIVER AND STONE COUNTIES, AWARDED $525,040 IN GRANTS IN FY 2022. 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 $543,125 AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, WHICH RETURNED $1,749,621 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 2022, 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 24,668 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 362 AREA CHILDREN WITH NEEDED TUTORING SERVICES.
IN FY 2022, 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 5,065 HOURS WITH A MONETARY IMPACT OF $151,682. 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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Capranica Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melissa Russo Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Charles O'hala Past President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Else' Marie President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Polk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jase Payne Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $1,432,891 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $116,600 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,432,891 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,914 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,447 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $16,570 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,503,432 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $525,040 |
| 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. | $166,009 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,077 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $255,520 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,547 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,023 |
| Fees for services: Other | $455,484 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,758 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $14,837 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,974 |
| Travel | $5,006 |
| 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 | $3,949 |
| Insurance | $14,231 |
| All other expenses | $5,982 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,703,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,420 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,047,340 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $219,161 |
| 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 | $12,265 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,668 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $56,111 |
| Investments—other securities | -$70,464 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $141 |
| Total assets | $1,309,642 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,265 |
| Grants payable | $53,750 |
| 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 | $64,610 |
| Total liabilities | $155,625 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,154,017 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,309,642 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of South Mississippi Inc has awarded $507,126 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MANNA MINISTRIES PURPOSE: HEAD & HEART PROGRAM | $25,000 |
THE NOURSHING PLACE PURPOSE: AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING | $25,000 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GULF COAST PURPOSE: AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING | $10,000 |
CASA OF HANCOCK COUNTY PURPOSE: ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED | $15,000 |
HANCOCK RESOURCE CENTER PURPOSE: FAMILY ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE | $25,000 |
GULF COAST CENTER FOR NON-VIOLENCE PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC CHILDCARE PROGRAM | $25,000 |