United Way Of Central Eastern California Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Central Eastern California Inc is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1965. 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 Central Eastern California Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Central Eastern California 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 06/2022, United Way Of Central Eastern California Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 7 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 Central Eastern California Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $2,465,938. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY IS TO "MOBILIZE DONORS, ADVOCATES AND VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN KERN COUNTY." THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY RAISING AND INVESTING FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD; COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES AROUND CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES; ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE; AND ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT FURTHER ITS OBJECTIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY AND DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SCHOOL READINESS AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN BY EMPOWERING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO BE THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE RAISING A READER, WHICH PROVIDES BOOK DISTRIBUTIONS TO LOW-INCOME PRESCHOOLS; BORNLEARNING, WHICH PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION MATERIALS, BOOKS AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES OF NEWBORNS AND YOUNG CHILDREN; AND A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB, WHICH PROVIDES FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO MORE THAN 440 FAMILIES EACH MONTH. BORNLEARNING TRAILS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN SIX LOCAL PARKS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN WITH THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY ENJOY TIME TOGETHER AT PLAY.


VITA PROGRAM:DURING THE YEAR, UWKC LED A COALITION OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING FREE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME TAXPAYERS. THE GROUP, KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE KERN VITA PARTNERSHIP, OPERATES FIXED-SITE AND MOBILE TAX PREPARATION CENTERS, STAFFED BY IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS CLAIM ALL THE TAX BENEFITS THEY HAVE EARNED, PARTICULARLY THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE CHILD TAX CREDIT. NEARLY 1,600 TAX RETURNS WERE FILED, AND $2.89 MILLION IN REFUNDS CLAIMED.


HOMELESS COLLABORATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT:UWKC IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE KERN COUNTY HOMELESS COLLABORATIVE, A GROUP OF 24 PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN KERN COUNTY. UWKC ACTS AS THE COLLABORATIVE'S FISCAL SPONSOR AND EMPLOYS A FULL-TIME PROJECT MANAGER TO OVERSEE AND FACILITATE THE WORK OF THE COLLABORATIVE AND ITS MANY STANDING AND AD HOC COMMITTEES. WITH UWKC SUPPORT, THE COLLABORATIVE SUBMITS AN ANNUAL APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING, WHICH BRINGS $3 MILLION TO $5 MILLION PER YEAR TO KERN COUNTY AGENCIES SERVING THE HOMELESS; CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL POINT-IN-TIME COUNT OF THE HOMELESS; CONDUCTS HOMELESS OUTREACH EVENTS; AND CONTINUALLY EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matthew Rogers
Chair
$0
Javier Lozano
Past Chair
$0
Emily Duran
Vice Chair
$0
Jordan Kaufman
Treasurer
$0
Morgan Topper
Secretary
$0
Shirley Gordon
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$575,038
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$62,412
Related organizations$0
Government grants $402,458
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$358,083
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,397,991
Total Program Service Revenue$412,734
Investment income $6,760
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$50,616
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,766,869

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Central Eastern California Inc has awarded $756,718 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BAKERSFIELD HOMELESS CENTER

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL

$130,538

CALIFORNIA VETERANS ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL

$77,305

HOUSING AUTHORITY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL

$465,968

COMMUNITY ACTION PARNTERSHIP OF KERN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL

$57,000

OTHER SMALL GRANTS - CO UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL

$25,907
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