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 12/2022, 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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joe Lloyd
Past Chair
$0
Kent Williamson
Treasurer
$0
Missy Cole
Secretary
$0
Chad Chance
Director
$0
Elizabeth Muphy
Director
$0
Helena Gadison
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc has awarded $951,100 in support to 23 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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$11,872,512
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$5,862,244
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$4,731,699
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$6,326,964
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$6,583,941
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$5,575,992
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