United Way Of Santa Cruz County

Organization Overview

United Way Of Santa Cruz County is located in Capitola, CA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 06/2021, United Way Of Santa Cruz County employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Santa Cruz 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 06/2021, United Way Of Santa Cruz County generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.0% per year over the past 6 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 2015, United Way Of Santa Cruz County has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $2,818,009. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY IS TO IGNITE OUR COMMUNITY TO GIVE, ADVOCATE AND VOLUNTEER SO THAT OUR YOUTH SUCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE, OUR RESIDENTS ARE HEALTHY AND OUR FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS THE UNITED 4 YOUTH INITIATIVE, A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS TO REDUCE YOUTH POVERTY BY CREATING ENVIRONMENT CHANGES GIVING CHILDREN MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING IN A HEALTIER, THRIVING, AND SAFER SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY OF SCC PROVEDS PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTATION SOLUTIONS FOR FIRST 5 OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. FIRST 5 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY IMPROVES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY WHO NEED THE MOST SUPPORT TO MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE EARLY EXPERIENCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. FIRST 5'S PRIORITIES FALL IN THREE MAJOR GOAL AREAS: CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY; CHILDREN ARE LEARNING AND READY FOR SCHOOL; FAMILIES ARE STRONG; SERVICES ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY.


CAMPAIGN AND COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS ON PROMOTING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. UNITED WAY OF SCC PROVIDES COMMUNITY GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH-SERVING PROGRAMS IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES WITHIN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. UNITED WAY OF SCC COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO DEVELOP NETWORKS AND STRATEGIC PLANS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING, MENTORING, CAREER PATHWAYS, MINDFULNESS, NUTRITION WORKSHOPS, AND ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.


2-1-1 IS A CENTRALIZED HELPLINE FOR THE PUBLIC TO GET INFORMATION ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. CALLERS CAN USE THE EASY-TO-REMEMBER, TOLL-FREE NUMBER, 2-1-1, WHERE A TRAINED SPECIALIST WILL MATCH NEEDS TO LOCAL SERVICES. IN TIMES OF DISASTER, 2-1-1 PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON ROAD CLOSURES, EVACUATION SITES AND TEMPORARY SHELTER, RELIEVING THE BURDEN ON 9-1-1. YOUTH AND FAMILIEIS CAN CONNECT TO CRITICAL SERVICES FOR BASIC NEEDS BY CALLING THE HOTLINE, TEXTING THEIR ZIP CODE TO 211-211, OR VISITING THE WEBSITE,WWW.211SANTACRUZCOUNTY.ORG


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Keisha Frost
President & CEO
$116,628
Michelle Dodge
Finance Director
$90,817
Sarah Emmert
Community Org Dir.
$82,516
Aaron Johnston
Treasurer
$0
Fernando Giraldo
President
$0
Greg Lukina
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$37,410
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,250,790
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$495,763
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,783,963
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $12,751
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 $3,816,942

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Santa Cruz County has awarded $442,124 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COMMUNITY BRIDGES

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Watsonville, CA

PURPOSE: UNITED 4 YOUTH GRANT RENT WILDFIRE

$86,000

BOULDER CREEK FIRE PROTECTION

PURPOSE: WILDFIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$60,000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF

Org PageRecipient Profile

Monterey, CA

PURPOSE: FAMILY RENTAL & WILDFIRE FINANCIAL

$47,000

COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD

Org PageRecipient Profile

Watsonville, CA

PURPOSE: FAMILY RENTAL & WILDFIRE FINANCIAL

$40,000

RESOURCE CONSERON DIS S CRUZ

PURPOSE: WILDFIRE FINANANCIA ASSIST FOR LAND

$35,000

PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION AND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Watsonville, CA

PURPOSE: UNITED 4 YOUTH GRANT

$30,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that United Way Of Santa Cruz County has recieved totaling $499,343.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL CASE MANAGEMENT (AND DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT TRAINING), CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR USE BY THE ENTIRE COUNTY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND FOOD CARDS FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES.

$289,986
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Thrive Local Champion - Promoting Network Growth

$65,000
Sutter Bay Hospitals

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$35,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$32,561
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$27,250
Spencer Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ADVANCING EQUITY IN RESEARCH-PRACTICE PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT PROGRAM

$15,000
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