United Way Of Pierce County

Organization Overview

United Way Of Pierce County is located in Tacoma, WA. The organization was established in 1953. 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 Pierce County employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Pierce 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 Pierce County generated $8.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, United Way Of Pierce County has awarded 121 individual grants totaling $3,020,441. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE UNITE THE COMMUNITY TO END POVERTY ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME. WE INVEST IN COLLABORATIONS AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH BASIC NEED SUPPORTS AND INFORMATION REFERRAL AND NAVIGATION SERVICES VIA OUR 211 HELPLINE. OUR CENTERS FOR STRONG FAMILIES INCREASE ECONOMIC SELF SUFFICIENCY FOR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL, EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME SUPPORT COACHES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS AND RELATED. THESE ARE DISTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT AGENCIES PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT HELP REDUCE POVERTY IN PIERCE COUNTY WASHINGTON. GRANTS ARE REVIEWED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BEFORE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD FOR APPROVAL. RELATED DONATIONS RECEIVED ARE RESTRICTED TO THE WORK THAT WE DO AND WE MAY DISTRIBUTE THOSE DOLLARS TO NONPROFITS WHO ARE HELPING FURTHER OUR MISSION. MORE THAN 140,000 INDIVIDUALS ACCESSED SERVICES MOVING THEM CLOSER TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.


211 A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH CRITICAL RESOURCES HELPS TO STABILIZE INDIVIDUALS IN PIERCE, THURSTON AND LEWIS COUNTIES. 80,087 CONTACTS WERE MADE IN 2020. 79,407 CONTACTS IN 2020. A COVID 19 HOTLINE WAS ALSO SET UP TO RESPOND TO THE PANDEMIC IN 2020 AND CONTINUED INTO 2021. AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS PROGRAM ARE ON THE GROUND NAVIGATORS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THE AREAS OF TRANSPORTATION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, BASIC FOOD, HOUSING AND EARLY LEARNING. RIDE UNITED, A COLLABORATION WITH LYFT, PROVIDED 717 RIDES TO LOW INCOME AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE 20 PEOPLE CONNECTED TO PERMANENT HOUSING; 8,416 CONNECTED TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND 4,066 CONNECTED TO SHELTER. 2 1 1 CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST VISITED PAGES ON THE UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY WEBSITE


DONOR VOICE PROGRAM PROVIDES DONORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGNATE THEIR GIFT TO OTHER CHARITIES. ALL CHARITIES ARE VERIFIED AS TO THEIR NON PROFIT STATUS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,324
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $918,538
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,023,825
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $194,652
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,944,687
Total Program Service Revenue$311,068
Investment income $270,855
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $138,532
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,056,312

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Pierce County has awarded $1,440,091 in support to 47 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$227,000

TACOMA COMMUNITY HOUSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$181,000

GOODWILL OF THE OLYMPICS AND RAINIER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$80,000

TACOMA HOUSING AUTHORITY

PURPOSE: Program Support

$75,000

WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Olympia, WA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$60,000

CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PURPOSE: Program Support

$56,338
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Way Of Pierce County has recieved totaling $185,766.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Washington Information Network 2-1-1

Yakima, WA

PURPOSE: CALL CENTER SUPPORT.

$185,766
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,615,315
Earnings$816,049
Net Contributions$206,071
Other Expense$200,000
Ending Balance$6,437,435

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