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 12/2022, United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc employed 28 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 12/2022, United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.0%) per year over the past 8 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 249 individual grants totaling $28,686,072. 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
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.
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Lloyd Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kent Williamson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Missy Cole Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad Chance Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Muphy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Helena Gadison Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,427 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,693,688 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,171,399 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,708,115 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $30,845 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $78,378 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,862,244 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,903,990 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,161,399 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,549 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,782 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,418,283 |
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 | $18,877 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,385 |
Fees for services: Other | $557,686 |
Advertising and promotion | $52,350 |
Office expenses | $12,204 |
Information technology | $140,308 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,929 |
Travel | $34,905 |
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 | $17,898 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,801,838 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $360,438 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $297,280 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,000 |
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 | $394,574 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $482,058 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $225,000 |
Total assets | $1,834,350 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $144,648 |
Grants payable | $936,589 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,081,237 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $320,213 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $432,900 |
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 | $1,834,350 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc has awarded $951,100 in support to 23 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BENTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME. | $84,394 |
APPLES SEEDS INC PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME. | $20,000 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME. | $15,000 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WESTERN BENTON CO PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME. | $25,796 |
CASA OF NWA PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME. | $25,000 |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE LIVES FOCUSING ON THE AREAS OF CHILD POVERTY, EDUCATION AND INCOME. | $21,000 |