United Way Of Northwest Louisiana is located in Shreveport, LA. The organization was established in 1956. 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 Louisiana employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Northwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, United Way Of Northwest Louisiana has awarded 245 individual grants totaling $3,374,064. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA FIGHTS FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:A) ANNUAL, CENTRALIZED CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF AFFILIATED HEALTH AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA.B) REVIEW OF REQUESTS OF AFFILIATES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING FUNDING.C) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ON THE BASIS OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS AND APPROVED BUDGETS.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: DAY OF CARING; DAYS OF SERVICE; FAMILY WIZE; BANK ON NWLA; DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM; VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE; MY FREE TAXES; 211; THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS PROGRAM; RED RIVER PARISH BACK TO SCHOOL BASH; EXIT 318; AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bruce Willson Jr CEO / Corp Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $104,250 |
Stormy Gage-Watts Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Shanee Diana Bailey Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Mark Evans Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Keith H Carter Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Tuggle Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $159,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,032,593 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $90,105 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,191,793 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,373 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,725 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,917 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,320,617 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $118,308 |
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. | $104,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,425 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $687,171 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $49,312 |
Other employee benefits | $101,945 |
Payroll taxes | $63,110 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,221 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,783 |
Office expenses | $8,202 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,771 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $18,732 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,630 |
Insurance | $14,140 |
All other expenses | $63,353 |
Total functional expenses | $2,243,715 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,337 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $203,389 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $548,947 |
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 | $8,931 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,440 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $388,222 |
Total assets | $1,320,266 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $87,716 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $183,241 |
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 | $270,957 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,049,309 |
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 | $1,320,266 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Northwest Louisiana has awarded $106,173 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAM | $15,004 |
Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: FOOD PROGRAM FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITY; BACK PROGRAM FOR OUTLYING RURAL PARISH SCHOOLS | $14,503 |
Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: PROVIDENCE HOUSE | $14,092 |
Memphis, TN PURPOSE: TO HELP FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER | $13,914 |
CADDO CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER PURPOSE: QUALITY CARE AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS | $13,415 |
Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM | $10,405 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Way Of Northwest Louisiana has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Nelson Foundation Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $294,768 |
Earnings | $46,154 |
Admin Expense | $2,723 |
Other Expense | $10,688 |
Ending Balance | $327,511 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Circle Of Life Springdale, AR | $23,639,439 | $20,357,791 |
Valero Energy Foundation San Antonio, TX | $27,234,889 | $9,027,256 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston Houston, TX | $13,164,896 | $16,157,692 |
United Way Of Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $29,969,457 | $17,838,416 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | $18,027,508 | $11,762,815 |
Shalom Austin Austin, TX | $8,435,174 | $13,067,909 |
Capital Area United Way Baton Rouge, LA | $14,566,817 | $6,965,583 |
Jewish Endowment Foundation Metairie, LA | $92,360,141 | $9,096,206 |
United Way Of El Paso County El Paso, TX | $7,999,389 | $6,622,179 |
United Way Of The Coastal Bend Inc Corpus Christi, TX | $7,813,987 | $6,731,389 |
Lubbock Area United Way Inc Lubbock, TX | $12,407,025 | $5,587,125 |
Mission East Dallas And Metroplex Mesquite, TX | $875,889 | $4,349,621 |