United Way Of Lee County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Lee County Inc is located in Auburn, AL. 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 12/2021, United Way Of Lee County Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Lee 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 12/2021, United Way Of Lee County Inc generated $927.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $801.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, United Way Of Lee County Inc has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $2,693,608. 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

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY, INC. IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. ONE OF THE WAYS THAT WE DO THIS IN OUR COMMUNITY IS BY GENERATING AND APPLYING THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, RECOGNIZING THAT MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SHOULD BE THE OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION IN ALL DECISIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HEALTH & EDUCATION: THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO CREATING LASTING CHANGE - FROM ENDING ILLITERACY TO GIVING EVERY CHILD A HEALTHY CHANCE. OUR SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM PROVIDED NEEDY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH NECESSARY DENTAL CARE TO INCREASE THEIR DENTAL HEALTH AND ENSURE MINIMAL DAYS MISSED DUE TO DENTAL PROBLEMS. OUR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS WITH BASIC READING AND MATH SKILLS. THIS IMPACTS NOT ONLY THE LEARNING ADULTS BUT ALSO THEIR FAMILIES BY STRENGTHENING THEIR ABILITY TO INCREASE INCOME AND FURTHER THE LEARNING OF THEIR CHILDREN. OUR NON-PROFIT CHILDCARE CENTERS PROVIDE A QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES. THE CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH THE LEARNING AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO SCHOOL AND LIFE.


EMERGENCY AID: THE MISSION OF THE EMERGENCY AID FUND IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN TIME OF NEED WITH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICINE, DOCTOR VISITS, AND TRANSPORTION. ADDITIONAL CRISIS SERVICES TO FAMILIES INCLUDES DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND VICTIM SERVICES.


STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY: UNITED WAY PARTICIPATES IN A STATEWIDE 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL INITIATIVE. THE PURPOSE OF 2-1-1 IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE IN NEED OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE PROVIDERS OF THESE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY ALSO SUPPORTED PROGRAMS FOR MENTORING CHILDREN, INCREASING PARENTING SKILLS, TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tipi Miller
Executive Director
$75,805
Eric Canada
Treasurer
$0
Rod Cater
President
$0
Mary Roberson
Past President
$0
Leigh Krehling
Vice-President/campaign Ch
$0
Allison Blankenship
Secretary/assist Campaign
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $41,087
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$880,586
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$921,673
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,335
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,600
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 $927,608

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lee County Inc has awarded $435,000 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LEE CO

PURPOSE: FAMILY & COMMUNITY

$75,000

EAST ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS

PURPOSE: HEALTH & EDUCATION

$40,000

JOYLAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

PURPOSE: FAMILY & COMMUNITY

$35,000

LEE COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY AID

$35,000

LEE COUNTY ALABAMA EASTER SEAL

PURPOSE: HEALTH & EDUCATION

$35,000

UNITY WELLNESS CENTER OF EAMC

PURPOSE: HEALTH & EDUCATION

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that United Way Of Lee County Inc has recieved totaling $38,299.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$24,024
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$8,006
Alabama Power Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING

$6,180
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$89
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