Capital Area United Way

Organization Overview

Capital Area United Way is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1955. 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 06/2023, Capital Area United Way employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Capital Area United Way 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 06/2023, Capital Area United Way generated $5.3m 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 (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Capital Area United Way has awarded 559 individual grants totaling $41,766,832. 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HELPING PEOPLE - IMPROVING COMMUNITIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY IS HELPING PEOPLE - IMPROVING COMMUNITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NON-PROFIT AGENCIES WHO FOCUS THEIR WORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, INCOME, AND BASIC NEEDS. PARTNER AGENCIES ARE EVALUATED THROUGH A RIGOROUS PROCESS THAT INCLUDES A FINANCIAL REVIEW, OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT, AND AN ANALYSIS OF THE AGENCY'S USE OF FUNDING. OVER 75 VOLUNTEERS ASSESS AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY DOLLARS ARE WELL INVESTED TO MAKE THE GREATEST IMPACT.


UNITED WAY 2-1-1 IS AN INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TELEPHONE SERVICE THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS LOCATE NEEDED SERVICES SUCH AS OPEN SHELTER OR A WARM MEAL. TRAINED COUNSELORS ASSIST CALLERS BY LINKING THEM TO AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT CAN ADDRESS THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATION. COUNSELORS ARE ON DUTY EACH DAY AND CAN BE REACHED FOR INFORMATION REFERRAL ASSISTANCE BY DIALING 2-1-1 IN THE 10-PARISH AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amanda Stout
Past Board Chair/governanc
$0
Michelle Hardy
Board Chair
$0
Joseph Britt
Secretary
$0
Glenda Minor
Treasurer
$0
George Bell
President/ceo
$207,600
Dave Luecke
Board Chair Elect
$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$5,071,970
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,071,970
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $221,547
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,898
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,271,619

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Capital Area United Way has awarded $3,333,398 in support to 73 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$135,000

THE EMERGE CENTER

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$165,000

BIG BUDDY

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$25,000

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SELA

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$100,000

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO LOUISIANA

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$65,000

HOPE MINISTRIES OF BATON ROUGE

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION

$140,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
United Way For Greater Austin
Austin, TX
$16,769,455
United Way Of Southeast Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
$14,169,308
Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
$16,577,671
Shalom Austin
Austin, TX
$16,898,163
Jewish Federation Of Greater Dallas
Dallas, TX
$14,021,841
Valero Energy Foundation
San Antonio, TX
$10,302,504
United Way Of Northwest Arkansas Inc
Lowell, AR
$5,862,244
Capital Area United Way
Baton Rouge, LA
$5,271,619
United Way Of El Paso County
El Paso, TX
$5,858,083
Jewish Endowment Foundation
Metairie, LA
$7,367,325
United Way Of The Coastal Bend Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
$6,589,326
United Way Of St Charles
Boutte, LA
$4,731,699
United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc
Lake Charles, LA
$6,326,964
Lubbock Area United Way Inc
Lubbock, TX
$6,583,941
Louisiana Association Of United Ways Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
$5,575,992
Jewish Federation Of Greater New Orleans
Metairie, LA
$4,052,666
United Way Of Acadiana Inc
Lafayette, LA
$4,809,225
The United Way Inc
Amarillo, TX
$4,861,172
Mission East Dallas And Metroplex
Mesquite, TX
$4,349,621
North Texas Area United Way Inc
Wichita Falls, TX
$4,153,660
The United Way Of Northeast Louisiana Inc
Monroe, LA
$4,132,499
Jewish Federation Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
$3,857,558
United Way Of Abilene
Abilene, TX
$3,146,722
United Way Of Tyler-Smith County
Tyler, TX
$2,639,300
A Lift For Life Outreach Center Inc
Dallas, TX
$2,897,977

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