United Way Of Merced County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Merced County Inc is located in Merced, CA. The organization was established in 1971. 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 Merced County Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Merced County Inc 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 Merced County Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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 Merced County Inc has awarded 73 individual grants totaling $427,242. 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

WE FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME OF ALL MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TWENTY-FIVE BILINGUAL STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE INTERPRETING SERVICES TO THE LOCAL HOSPITALS, CLINICS AND EMERGENCY ROOM VIA THE LANGUAGE CARE PROGRAM. INTERPRETING SERVICE IS PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK WITH FACE-TO-FACE INTERPRETERS IN SIX LANGUAGES. A CONTRACT WITH DIGNITY HEALTH ASSITS THEM WITH DELIVERING THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL LEVELS OF MEDICAL INTERPRETING TO COMPLEMENT THEIR EFFORTS IN PROVIDING THE FIRST LINE OF HEALTHCARE DEFENSE FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED. THE LANGUAGE CARE PROGRAM HELPS TO ENSURE THAT NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS RECEIVE THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE AND ARE AFFORDED THE SAME RIGHTS TO HEALTH CARE AS ENGLISH SPEAKING PATIENTS. UNITED WAYS MISSION OF IMPROVING LIVES EXTENDS TO ALL PERSONS


FOUR STAFF MEMBERS HIRED WITH FUNDS FROM A GRANT BY THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, SUPPORT THE BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (BHC) PROJECT. BHC FOCUSES ON IMPOVERISHED LOCATIONS WTIHINMERCED COUNTY (PLANADA, LE GRAND, BEACHWOOD, AND SOUTH MERCED). THE PROJECT WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE HEALTH CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. EMPLOYEES PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE ALL-VOLUNTEER PROJECT STEERING COMITTEE. STAFF WORKS WITH YOUTH TO IDENTIY AND CORRECT UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS IN THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERAIALS ABOUT LIVING HEALTHY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS


DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER SOURCES TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO RESIDENTS OF MERCED COUNTY VIA A MYRIAD OF PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED PPE DISTRIBUTION TO FRONTLINE WORKERS, RENTAL, MORTGAGE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, NON-PROFIT STABILIZATION GRANTS, COMMUNTIY FOOD DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT, TELE-EDUCATION SUPPORT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF BASIC SUPPLY NEEDS TO RESIDENTS.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $176,937
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,236,670
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,413,607
Total Program Service Revenue$700,156
Investment income $377
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,193
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,166,830

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Merced County Inc has awarded $127,500 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GROWING MERCED FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant

$10,000

Merced, CA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant

$10,000

CASA OF MERCED COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Merced, CA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant

$10,000

THE SALVATION ARMY MERCED

Org PageRecipient Profile

Rch Palos Vrd, CA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant

$10,000

MERCED THEATRE FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Merced, CA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant

$10,000

MERCED COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Merced, CA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that United Way Of Merced County Inc has recieved totaling $863,506.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$375,000
Sunlight Giving

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING

$125,000
Public Health Institute

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Technical Assistance

$120,000
Sunlight Giving

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING

$75,000
Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR HMONG HEALTH EQUITY

$75,000
Sunlight Giving

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING

$50,000
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