United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc is located in Lowell, AR. The organization was established in 1971. 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 Northwest Arkansas Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Northwest Arkansas 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 Northwest Arkansas Inc generated $3.8m 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 (22.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc has awarded 272 individual grants totaling $29,637,172. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO UNITE COMMUNITIES TO EMPOWER AND IMPROVE LIVES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PARTNERS WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.


211 A FREE REFERRAL SERVICE ACCESSED THROUGH TELEPHONE, CHAT, AND WEBSITE SEARCH. SERVES INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TO IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SERVICES IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. 211 SERVES AS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP TO RESOURCES THAT CAN GIVE THEM HELP. AREAS OF SUPPORT MOST ARE HEALTHCARE, UTILITIES, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE 211 CALL CENTER SERVES BENTON, CARROLL, MADISON, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES AND IS AVAILABLE 24/7/365.


FILL THE BUS IS A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE AT NINE AREA WALMART SUPERCENTERS THAT SERVES 9 AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN PRIOR YEARS, THE SUPPLIES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOLS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ON FREE LUNCH IN EACH DISTRICT. DUE TO COVID-19 IN 2020, THE TRADITIONAL FILL THE BUS EVENTS DID NOT OCCUR, INSTEAD EACH SCHOOL RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $3,000 IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND 1,400 FACE MASKS VALUED AT $5 EACH.


OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jackie D Hancock Jr
President
$112,895
Kent Williamson
Treasurer
$0
Joe Lloyd
Chair
$0
Missy Cole
Secretary
$0
Chad Chance
Director
$0
Tracy Harlow
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $78,596
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,596,391
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,584,866
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,674,987
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $29,094
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $92,785
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,800,587

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc has awarded $1,902,200 in support to 46 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TEEN ACTION AND SUPPORT CENTER

PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.

$128,502

TEEN ACTION AND SUPPORT CENTER

PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.

$128,502

HELEN R WALTON ENRICHMENT CENTER

PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.

$123,498

HELEN R WALTON ENRICHMENT CENTER

PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.

$123,498

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.

$106,851

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME.

$106,851
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc has recieved totaling $669,041.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$155,714
Alice L Walton Foundation

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$150,000
United Way Worldwide

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS

$102,721
Walton Family Foundation Inc

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS IN 2021.

$75,000
Walton Family Foundation Inc

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS.

$75,000
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation

Bentonviille, AR

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000
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