United Way Of Laramie County is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1959. 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 Laramie County employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Laramie County 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 Laramie County generated $777.7k 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 (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $887.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) 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 Laramie County has awarded 185 individual grants totaling $5,958,838. 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:
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TO RESPONSIBLY MOBILIZE AND LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO CREATE STABILITY AND LONG-TERM CHANGES THAT PRODUCE HEALTHY, EDUCATED AND FINANCIALLY SOUND INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN LARAMIE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN HAVE A POSITIVE AND INVOLVED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE; ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION, A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, AND ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS; AND THAT THEY ARE PRODUCTIVE, ENGAGED, AND AVOIDANT OF RISKY BEHAVIORS.
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE WORK TO ENSURE THAT LARAMIE COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE TIMELY AND REGULAR PREVENTIVE CARE, ACUTE CARE, AND CHRONIC DISEASE SERVICES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS. UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY ALSO LEADS THE ONLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF WYOMING. THIS PROGRAM IS 5 YEARS OLD, AND WE ARE SERVING TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN LCSD. WE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE CAMPUSES OF COLE AND HEBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS STUDENTS TO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE PRODUCTIVE IN SCHOOL. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES NOT CATEGORIZED IN THE FIRST THREE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY PROVIDES GRANTS AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUCCESS OF OUR RESIDENTS THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF SKILLS, IMPROVING PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDING A SAFETY NET SUPPORT SYSTEM. THROUGH THESE GRANTS AND RESOURCES, RESIDENTS HAVE MORE TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THEM TO OBTAIN A LIVABLE WAGE AND MEET BASIC LIFE, SAFETY AND ECONOMIC NEEDS.
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY MANAGES THE VITA FREE TAX SERVICE WHICH IS THE ONLY YEAR-ROUND FREE TAX SERVICE IN THE STATE OF WYOMING. IN 2022, 28 VOLUNTEERS PREPARED 1346 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS FOR A TOTAL OF 1.4 MILLION IN FEDERAL REFUNDS. THIS IS MONEY THAT COMES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO PURCHASE GROCERIES, PAY RENT, AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kris Whitfield Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $57,400 |
Vernon Dobelmann Prior Execut | Officer | 40 | $70,277 |
Aaron Courtney President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dustin Woodhouse Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lyndsay Orr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Koehler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $98,762 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $678,661 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,009 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $777,423 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $301 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $777,724 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $473,762 |
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. | $127,677 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,898 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $129,407 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,754 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $28,544 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,578 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,177 |
Office expenses | $7,877 |
Information technology | $10,025 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,711 |
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 | $10,440 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,555 |
Insurance | $526 |
All other expenses | $3,527 |
Total functional expenses | $887,850 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $547,001 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,356 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $159,090 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,825 |
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 | $2,164 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,475 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $199,164 |
Total assets | $1,081,075 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,129 |
Grants payable | $774,726 |
Deferred revenue | $39,380 |
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 | $191,088 |
Total liabilities | $1,012,323 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $63,965 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,787 |
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 | $1,081,075 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Laramie County has awarded $464,900 in support to 18 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BETHEL OUTREACH MINISTRIES PURPOSE: PRISON OUTREACH | $9,090 |
COMEA INC PURPOSE: HOMELESS SHELTER | $41,189 |
CASA OF LARAMIE COUNTY PURPOSE: CHILD COURT ADVOCATE | $15,403 |
FAMILY PROMISE PURPOSE: HOMELESS SHELTER | $12,713 |
CLIMB WYOMING PURPOSE: JOB TRAINING | $15,015 |
NEEDS INC PURPOSE: FOOD & CLOTHING | $39,468 |