United Way Of Benton & Franklin Counties is located in Kennewick, WA. 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 12/2023, United Way Of Benton & Franklin Counties employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Benton & Franklin Counties 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 12/2023, United Way Of Benton & Franklin Counties generated $2.3m 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 (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, United Way Of Benton & Franklin Counties has awarded 332 individual grants totaling $7,703,938. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF LOCAL CHILDREN BY ADDRESSING CHILDHOOD HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STUDENT SUCCESS, SUPPORT FOR FAMILY SYSTEMS, AND PARENT SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DONOR CHOICE - WE SUPPORT LOCAL PHILANTHROPY BY OFFERING A SAFE, CONVENIENT DONOR-DESIGNATED GIFT OPTION. IN 2023, OVER 200 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH OUR DONOR CHOICE PROGRAM. BEFORE DISTRIBUTING DESIGNATED GIFTS, UNITED WAY SCREENS EACH ORGANIZATION TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND USA PATRIOT ACT.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS- SINCE 2006, OUR UNITED WAY HAS ENGAGED THE COMMUNITY IN REGIONAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSES. IN 2023, THIS INCLUDED PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO REGIONAL DATA FOR DECISION MAKING THROUGH WWW.BENTONFRANKLINTRENDS.ORG, AND INCREASING LOCAL VOLUNTEERISM THROUGH WWW.VOLUNTEERTRICITIES.ORG.
COMMUNITY IMPACT - WE ENHANCE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH OUR ATTENDANCE MATTERS (R) MENTORING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT 250+ CHRONICALLY ABSENT MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL DONORS AND THROUGH THE SERVICE OF AMERICORPS MEMBERS. DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR, 55% OF MENTORED STUDENTS WERE NO LONGER CHRONICALLY ABSENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR. AMERICORPS MEMBERS PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL 8,255 HOURS OF IN-SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT, SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 581 STUDENTS PER MONTH. WE ADVANCE EARLY LEARNING THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY. WE RAISE FUNDS AND FACILITATE BOOK ORDERS TO MAIL FREE MONTHLY BOOKS TO CHILDREN, FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5.
COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING - WE EXPAND ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES THROUGH OUR 16 GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS. DURING 2023, MORE THAN 23,000 LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS ACCESSED SERVICES AND SUPPORT FUELED BY THESE GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Loann Ayers President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $192,676 |
Brant Baker Vice President | Officer | 40 | $103,599 |
Jon Amundson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Booth Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nickolas Bumpaous Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kena Chase Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $192,117 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $419,571 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,365,627 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $113,949 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,977,315 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,803 |
Investment income | $135,178 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,950 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $266,174 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$141,639 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,299,167 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $775,451 |
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. | $192,676 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,796 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $796,450 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,537 |
Other employee benefits | $89,091 |
Payroll taxes | $87,210 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,072 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,765 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,130 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,735 |
Office expenses | $52,326 |
Information technology | $120,461 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,716 |
Travel | $10,100 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,763 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $19,931 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,820 |
Insurance | $14,465 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,483,127 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $387,858 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $831,195 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $581,003 |
Accounts receivable, net | $64,731 |
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 | $70,472 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $252,645 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,715,398 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $329,735 |
Total assets | $6,233,037 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $168,738 |
Grants payable | $165,000 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $455,938 |
Total liabilities | $789,676 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,526,752 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $916,609 |
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 | $6,233,037 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Benton & Franklin Counties has awarded $510,670 in support to 30 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE ARC OF TRI-CITIES PURPOSE: Donor Designations and Program Support | $53,206 |
BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PURPOSE: Donor Designations and Program Support | $11,661 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON & FRANKLIN COUNTIES PURPOSE: Donor Designations and Program Support | $38,244 |
CAMP RIVER RUN INC PURPOSE: Donor Designated Gift | $10,000 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVING CENTRAL WA - TRICITIES PURPOSE: Donor Designations and Program Support | $54,953 |
CHAPLAINCY HEALTH CARE PURPOSE: Donor Designations and Program Support | $9,038 |