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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, United Way Of Santa Cruz County generated $3.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) 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 Santa Cruz County has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $2,480,197. 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

2022

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 SUCCED 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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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
$124,699
Michelle Dodge
Finance Director
$95,424
Sarah Emmert
Community Org Dir.
$85,412
Fernando Giraldo
President
$0
Greg Lukina
Vice Chair
$0
Bindi Gandhi
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$133,740
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,092,341
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$312,107
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,538,188
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income -$9,881
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 $3,528,642

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Santa Cruz County has awarded $258,168 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CASA OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

$16,942

CATLIC CHARIES DIOSE OF MO

PURPOSE: FAMILY RENTAL & WILDFIRE FINANCIAL

$17,000

COMMNTY FOOD BANK OF SAN BEN

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

$15,942

COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD

PURPOSE: FAMILY RENTAL & WILDFIRE FINANCIAL

$12,000

COMMUNITY BRIDGES

PURPOSE: UNITED 4 YOUTH GRANT RENT WILDFIRE

$37,000

EMMAUS HOUSE

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

$18,442
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$17,013,451
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$14,216,654
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$12,729,583
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$12,622,253
United Way California Capital Region
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$10,345,904
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$19,943,702
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$11,893,624
Neighborhood Funders Group
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$13,163,639
Beit Tshuvah
Los Angeles, CA
$8,954,523
Irving I Moskowitz Foundation
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$9,992,534
Inland Southern California United Way
Riverside, CA
$9,211,404
Jewish Federation Of Greater Long Beach And West Orange County
Long Beach, CA
$6,082,701
Jewish Federation Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
$7,531,885
Northern California Grantmakers
San Francisco, CA
$7,576,972
San Diego Christian Foundation Inc
San Diego, CA
$6,283,512
Parker Ranch Foundation Tr 091092
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$7,839,099
Americas Best Charities
San Rafael, CA
$6,396,560
United Way Of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$6,222,118
United Way Of Northern California
Redding, CA
$5,029,646
Jewish Federation Of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$5,373,334
United Way Of Lane County
Springfield, OR
$5,033,438
Jewish Federation Of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
$3,849,358
Jewish Federation Of Orange County
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$5,967,405
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$3,142,479

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