United Way Inc
- Assets
- $90.2m
- Revenue
- $68.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 102
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-2274801
Organization Overview
United Way Inc, operating under the name United Way Of Greater Los Angeles, is located in Los Angeles, 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 06/2021, United Way Of Greater Los Angeles employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Greater Los Angeles 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 Greater Los Angeles generated $68.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Of Greater Los Angeles has awarded 1,137 individual grants totaling $98,454,230. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PERMANENTLY BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS: (CONT. ON SCH. O) LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, CHILDREN, VETERANS AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FROM OUR PROGRAM PERTAINING TO ACCESS TO HOUSING, OUR GOAL IS TO TURN THE BEST LESSONS OF THE PANDEMIC CRISIS INTO BOLD PROGRAMS THAT COMPLEMENT THE REGION'S APPROACH TO THE CRISIS AT EVERY STEP: ON THE STREET, IN THE SHELTERS, AND EVEN WITH THE MISSING PIECE OF HOUSING CONSTRUCTION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
IN OUR ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, OUR GOAL IS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES IN HELPING OUR MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS. WE SUPPORT BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE TO ENSURE STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND THRIVE. WE AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF PARENTS AND STUDENTS (CLASS) AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR YOUNG CIVIC LEADERS (YCLP). SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
IN OUR WORK AIMED AT IMPROVING ECONOMIC MOBILITY, OUR GOAL IS TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH OUR PARTNERS TO ENSURE OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS, INCLUDING PEOPLE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS, HAVE THE HELP THAT THEY NEED TO WEATHER THE ONGOING FINANCIAL CRISIS. WE WILL SPREAD THE WORD AS NEW TAX INITIATIVES ARE DIRECTED AT WORKING FAMILIES TO HELP THEM THRIVE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: ON BEHALF OF ITS DONORS, UNITED WAY PROCESSED $11,283,535 IN DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elise Buik President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $451,128 |
Taulene Kagan Vp, Marketing & Communications | Officer | 50 | $207,283 |
Oscar Cruz Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 50 | $204,070 |
Lining Recendez Vp, Finance | Officer | 50 | $194,233 |
Chris Ko Managing Dir; VP - Impact & Strategy (post 1/2021) | Officer | 50 | $154,716 |
David Tran Director, Finance | 50 | $140,800 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Swell Creative Group (Funded By Grant) Digital Comm. & Design | 6/29/21 | $2,906,859 |
Rally Campaigns Communications & Events | 6/29/21 | $773,568 |
Mal Warwick Associates Direct Mail & Dig. Fund. | 6/29/21 | $295,530 |
Veritimo It Management | 6/29/21 | $486,591 |
Good Influence Consulting Research, Strategies | 6/29/21 | $186,619 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $633,714 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,931,840 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,414,579 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $380,604 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $66,980,133 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $304,152 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $767 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $75,975 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $68,762,414 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,798,297 |
| 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. | $1,487,081 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $511,842 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,959,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,226,244 |
| Other employee benefits | $488,462 |
| Payroll taxes | $572,882 |
| Fees for services: Management | $57,580 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,889 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $125,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $726,705 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $167,206 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,691 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,956,639 |
| Advertising and promotion | $514,012 |
| Office expenses | $273,814 |
| Information technology | $737,038 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $857,600 |
| Travel | $14,404 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $59,433 |
| Interest | $9,320 |
| Payments to affiliates | $377,330 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $124,955 |
| Insurance | $107,632 |
| All other expenses | $373,555 |
| Total functional expenses | $41,034,127 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,135,929 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $57,305 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,162,511 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $987,332 |
| 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 | $213,820 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $464,518 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,763,176 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $418,695 |
| Total assets | $90,203,286 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,240,605 |
| Grants payable | $9,000,180 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $418,695 |
| 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 | $2,667,762 |
| Total liabilities | $14,327,242 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $42,206,303 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,669,741 |
| 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 | $90,203,286 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Inc has awarded $8,710,484 in support to 75 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $746,352 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $657,600 |
North Hollywood, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $532,400 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $512,500 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $485,400 |
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: HOUSING | $429,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 48 grants that United Way Inc has recieved totaling $15,724,221.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: FOR ONGOING SUPPORT OF UNITED WAY'S HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN LA COUNTY. | $3,800,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: FOR ONGOING SUPPORT OF UNITED WAY'S HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN LA COUNTY. | $2,600,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND CAPACITY-BUILDING OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HOUSING SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, LEVERAGING NEW PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. | $2,000,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO IDENTIFY, SUPPORT, AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AROUND SHARED GOALS FOCUSED ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND EQUITY THROUGH THE OUR FUTURE LA COALITION. | $1,800,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $1,040,700 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Human Services | $600,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,046,690 |
| Earnings | $1,175,553 |
| Ending Balance | $5,222,243 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jewish Community Fdn Of The Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La Los Angeles, CA | $1,147,355,921 | $108,439,956 |
Jewish Community Federation Of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties San Francisco, CA | $1,443,740,655 | $154,567,295 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $448,399,166 | $106,011,475 |
Valley Of The Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ | $104,098,931 | $79,942,536 |
Orange Countys United Way Irvine, CA | $28,387,789 | $67,720,545 |
Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $110,994,468 | $64,821,214 |
Jewish Federation Council Of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $190,865,704 | $43,794,151 |
Aloha United Way Inc Honolulu, HI | $26,512,053 | $42,755,517 |
United Way Inc Los Angeles, CA | $90,203,286 | $68,762,414 |
Opportunity Village Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $82,150,112 | $9,952,519 |
Inland Southern California United Way Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $4,994,163 | $30,713,140 |
Daughters Of Charity Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $457,947,598 | $21,458,667 |