United Way Of Mercer County

Organization Overview

United Way Of Mercer County is located in Hermitage, PA. The organization was established in 1957. 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 03/2022, United Way Of Mercer County employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Mercer 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 03/2022, United Way Of Mercer County generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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 Mercer County has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $1,693,949. 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 UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY IS A PENNSYLVANIA NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PEOPLE'S LIVES IN MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. IT IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAS A MEMBERSHIP WITH BOTH THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND THE UNITED WAY OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE MISSION IS TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES AND CREATE BETTER FUTURES BY LIFTING FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY IS COMMITTED, ENGAGED, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS. THROUGH ACTIVE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, UNITED WAY CONSISTENTLY SEEKS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR ITS PARTNER AGENCIES WHILE DEVELOPING INITIATIVES THAT BUILD COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT STRATEGY, VOLUNTEERS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER UNITED WAY INITIATIVES WITH RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.


THE AGENCY HAS ADOPTED THE COMMUNITY IMPACT PHILOSOPHY TO INVEST DOLLARS IN AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH CRITICAL NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THEIR ON GOING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS. THE AGENCY SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF QUALITY AGENCIES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO USE THE UNITED WAY OF MERCER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA'S BRAND AND RECEIVE ALLOCATIONS OF UNRESTRICTED AND PROGRAM RESTRICTED GIVING IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND HEALTH. ALLOCATIONS TO MEMBER AGENCIES ARE DETERMINED BY VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE AGENCY'S "AGENCY ALLOCATION REVIEW PROCESS". THESE VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AGENCY VISITS, TRAINING, AND COUNCIL MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE VARIOUS SERVICE SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY ULTIMATELY MAKE DECISIONS. THEY HAVE USED A PROGRAM PROPOSAL RATING SYSTEM FOR THE EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN (10) YEARS. THIS RATING SYSTEM EXAMINES SEVEN AREAS OF AGENCY/PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND SERVES AS THE INITIAL BASIS FOR DECISION MAKING. THE VOLUNTEERS CONSIDER SUCH FACTORS AS REDUCTIONS IN PUBLIC FUNDING, CHANGES IN THE WAY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED, THE LOSS OF OTHER SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT MAY INHIBIT PROGRAM SUCCESS, AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN DESIGNATIONS THAT INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES RECEIVED. AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM, THE AGENCY SERVES AS THE MERCER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 211 REGIONAL CENTER AND LEADER. 211 IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, EASY TO REMEMBER PHONE NUMBER THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCES.


THE AGENCY COORDINATES AND FUNDS "SUCCESS BY 6", A COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT THAT SEEKS TO PREPARE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS EDUCATION LIAISONS THAT FOCUS ON SCHOOL READINESS. RESEARCH SHOWS HIGH-QUALITY PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCREASE A CHILD'S CHANCES OF SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL.THE AGENCY, IN COLLABORATION WITH SEVERAL LOCAL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HAS DEVELOPED AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON IMPROVING CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. THE PROGRAM'S TARGET AUDIENCE IS PRIMARILY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT RISK OF SCHOOL FAILURE WHO COME FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS. THE PROGRAM HAS DEVELOPED A TAILORED APPROACH STEAM CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH SCHOOL STANDARDS, AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM COMPONENT TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORS THAT IMPEDE PERFORMANCE, AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH TRAINING AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lori Schaller
Co-Exec Director-Current
$61,602
Carla A Regginello
Co-Exec Director-Current
$43,523
Tom Detoro
President
$0
Brad Gosser
Vice President
$0
Brian Nespor
Treasurer
$0
Brian Tokar
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $823,075
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$366,269
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,772
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,189,344
Total Program Service Revenue$371
Investment income $9,528
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$43,678
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $28,559
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,119
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,190,243

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Mercer County has awarded $25,139 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SALVATION ARMY - SHENANGO VALLEY CORP

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West Nyack, NY

PURPOSE: PROVIDES FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES.

$9,269

SHENANGO VALLEY URBAN LEAGUE

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Farrell, PA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THIS CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSION OF ATTAINING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN ORDER TO ELEVATE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN URBAN COMMUNITIES.

$8,794

PRINCE OF PEACE CENTER

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Farrell, PA

PURPOSE: PROVIDES FUNDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MEETING CRISIS NEEDS FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

$7,076
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Way Of Mercer County has recieved totaling $13,744.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,744
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$38,834
Earnings$1,651
Admin Expense$441
Ending Balance$40,044

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