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 12/2021, United Way Of Laramie County employed 10 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 12/2021, United Way Of Laramie County generated $787.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $892.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Of Laramie County has awarded 167 individual grants totaling $5,493,938. 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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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. IN 2021, 659 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN A LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE COVID PANDEMIC AND 17 PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED GAINS IN SCHOOL READINESS. IN ADDITION, IN 2021 THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE PARTNERED WITH TWO LOCAL HEALTH CARE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMMUNIZATIONS AND FLU VACCINES AT NO COST. THE SERVICE WAS AVAILABLE ONSITE AT SCHOOL IN A MOBILE UNIT, ENSURING EVERY STUDENT WAS COMPLIANT WITH STATE IMMUNIZATION STATUTES AND ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL. THE SERVICE PROVIDED FLU VACCINE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
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. IN 2021, 779,873 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH WAS A 180 PERCENT INCREASE IN TOTAL POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED INTO LARAMIE COUNTY. FIFTY-FIVE WOMEN IMPROVED FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY AFTER GRADUATING A CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM. IN 2021, OVER 80 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN ACTIVE FORMAL DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN, REPAYING NEARLY 450,000 IN UNSECURED DEBT MORE EFFICIENTLY THROUGH REDUCED INTEREST, LOWERED FEES, AND ACTIVE PAYMENT MANAGEMENT.
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH 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, CHRONIC DISEASE SERVICES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS. IN 2021, 3,000 PATIENTS BECAME MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR OWN HEALTHCARE AND 455 SENIORS FOLLOWED A DOCTOR ORDERED DIET THROUGH HOME DELIVERED MEALS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES NOT CATEGORIZED IN THE FIRST THREE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Vernon Dobelmann Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $42,292 |
Connie Sloan-Cathcart Prior Ed | Officer | 40 | $23,793 |
W Joseph Horam MD President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dustin Woodhouse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Courtney Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lyndsay Orr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $125,015 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $660,152 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $785,167 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,941 |
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 | $787,108 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $415,250 |
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. | $66,085 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,608 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $222,372 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,948 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $66,937 |
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 | $16,519 |
Advertising and promotion | $801 |
Office expenses | $6,226 |
Information technology | $8,284 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,235 |
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 | $13,200 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,659 |
Insurance | $407 |
All other expenses | $4,334 |
Total functional expenses | $892,357 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $298,594 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $149,316 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $160,624 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,300 |
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 | $3,546 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $68,387 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $112,958 |
Total assets | $804,725 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,826 |
Grants payable | $415,878 |
Deferred revenue | $64,885 |
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 | $109,258 |
Total liabilities | $625,847 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $174,091 |
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 | $804,725 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Laramie County has awarded $403,456 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: HOMELESS SHELTER | $71,472 |
Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE | $62,180 |
Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: YOUTH MENTORING | $42,168 |
Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS | $39,309 |
NEEDS INC PURPOSE: FOOD & CLOTHING | $30,018 |
Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: MENTAL HEALTH TREATM | $27,874 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that United Way Of Laramie County has recieved totaling $28,278.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $5,000 |
Curtis Templin Charitable Trust 2-1252-2 Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $4,977 |
Taco Johns Foundation Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $3,154 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $97 |
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Nebraska Children And Families Foundation Lincoln, NE | $60,865,953 | $72,528,420 |
Peter Kiewit Foundation Omaha, NE | $431,803,629 | $21,833,373 |
United Way Of The Midlands Omaha, NE | $22,649,944 | $36,718,233 |
Mile High United Way Inc Denver, CO | $62,814,897 | $36,182,511 |
The New Horizons Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $90,565,468 | $42,722,124 |
Jewish Federation Of Omaha Inc Omaha, NE | $53,867,184 | $39,560,353 |
United Way Of Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | $28,992,111 | $11,102,852 |
Sioux Empire United Way Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $14,046,411 | $8,857,048 |
United Way Of Northern Utah Ogden, UT | $14,414,361 | $4,637,663 |
United Way Of Lincoln And Lancaster County Lincoln, NE | $10,176,018 | $7,783,651 |
United Way Of Larimer County Inc Fort Collins, CO | $7,692,443 | $6,500,342 |
United Way Of Weld County Inc Greeley, CO | $5,895,187 | $7,008,653 |