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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Keisha Frost President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $116,628 |
Michelle Dodge Finance Director | 40 | $90,817 | |
Sarah Emmert Community Org Dir. | 40 | $82,516 | |
Aaron Johnston Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fernando Giraldo President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Greg Lukina Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $402,124 |
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. | $142,789 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,778 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,306,201 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,024 |
Other employee benefits | $268,363 |
Payroll taxes | $124,153 |
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 | $392,144 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,720 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,714 |
All other expenses | $147,687 |
Total functional expenses | $3,684,303 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $427,786 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $660,255 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $14,867 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $81,465 |
Total assets | $1,184,373 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $298,900 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $291,259 |
Total liabilities | $590,159 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $488,422 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $105,792 |
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 | $1,184,373 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Santa Cruz County has awarded $442,124 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |
Monterey, CA PURPOSE: FAMILY RENTAL & WILDFIRE FINANCIAL | $47,000 |
Watsonville, CA PURPOSE: FAMILY RENTAL & WILDFIRE FINANCIAL | $40,000 |
RESOURCE CONSERON DIS S CRUZ PURPOSE: WILDFIRE FINANANCIA ASSIST FOR LAND | $35,000 |
Watsonville, CA PURPOSE: UNITED 4 YOUTH GRANT | $30,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that United Way Of Santa Cruz County has recieved totaling $499,343.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Giving Back Fund Inc Los Angeles, CA | $11,057,964 | $16,121,591 |
United Way Of The Columbia- Willamette Portland, OR | $45,244,176 | $37,813,880 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Southern California Orange, CA | $12,433,433 | $19,852,722 |
United Way California Capital Region Sacramento, CA | $17,085,587 | $25,165,420 |
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | $24,809,225 | $14,478,255 |
United Way Of Southern Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV | $13,273,511 | $9,207,930 |
Parker Ranch Foundation Tr 091092 Kamuela, HI | $269,073,510 | $7,172,423 |
Blaise Foundation Claremont, CA | $0 | $239,814 |
Beit Tshuvah Los Angeles, CA | $29,185,703 | $8,355,321 |
Levy Family Campus Los Gatos, CA | $16,282,164 | $7,205,840 |
Neighborhood Funders Group Berkeley, CA | $23,826,861 | $25,307,328 |
United Way Of Monterey County Monterey, CA | $13,516,071 | $8,095,454 |