United Way Of Erie County
- Assets
- $28.2m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 08/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 25-1053091
Organization Overview
United Way Of Erie County is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1959. 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 Erie County employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Erie 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 06/2022, United Way Of Erie County generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, United Way Of Erie County has awarded 291 individual grants totaling $18,803,226. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALLOCATIONS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT - TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY, WE SUPPORT, FUND, AND FACILITATE INTENTIONAL LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS WORKING TOGETHER UNDER THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT MODEL TO ACHIEVE GOALS OF STUDENT SUCCESS FROM BIRTH AND FAMILY STABILITY. COLLECTIVE IMPACT IS A FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS COMPLEX SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND HAS FIVE KEY CONDITIONS THAT PRODUCE TRUE COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT AMONG THE MANY PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS: COMMON AGENDA, SHARED MEASUREMENTS, MUTUALLY REINFORCING ACTIVITIES, CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION, AND A BACKBONE ORGANIZATION. AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK, UNITED WAY SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR OUR LOCAL EFFORTS. 57.36% OF THIS PROGRAM'S EXPENSES WERE ALLOCATED TO AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS IN 2021.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - THIS MODEL IS A STRATEGY (NOT A PROGRAM) FOR ORGANIZING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS. A COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS BOTH A PLACE AND SET OF PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELP ADDRESS HEALTH, WELLNESS AND THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. SCHOOLS BECOME CENTERS OF THE COMMUNITY, OPEN TO EVERYONE, ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.
IMAGINATION LIBRARY - PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY, AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK TO ANY CHILD IN ERIE COUNTY UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE. ALSO RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEER READING BUDDIES WHO HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO READ AND INTERACT WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - THIS MODEL IS A STRATEGY (NOT A PROGRAM) FOR ORGANIZING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS. A COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS BOTH A PLACE AND SET OF PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELP ADDRESS HEALTH, WELLNESS AND THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. SCHOOLS BECOME CENTERS OF THE COMMUNITY, OPEN TO EVERYONE, ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.
ALLOCATIONS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT - TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY, WE SUPPORT, FUND, AND FACILITATE INTENTIONAL LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS WORKING TOGETHER UNDER THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT MODEL TO ACHIEVE GOALS OF STUDENT SUCCESS FROM BIRTH AND FAMILY STABILITY. COLLECTIVE IMPACT IS A FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS COMPLEX SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND HAS FIVE KEY CONDITIONS THAT PRODUCE TRUE COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT AMONG THE MANY PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS: COMMON AGENDA, SHARED MEASUREMENTS, MUTUALLY REINFORCING ACTIVITIES, CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION, AND A BACKBONE ORGANIZATION. AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK, UNITED WAY SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR OUR LOCAL EFFORTS. 80.04% OF THIS PROGRAM'S EXPENSES WERE ALLOCATED TO AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS IN 2022.
ERIE FREE TAXES - ERIE FREE TAXES IS A PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME WAGE EARNERS CLAIM THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT, A CASH REFUND, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES AT VOLUNTEER TAX SITES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William G Jackson Pres. Emeritus | Officer | 37.5 | $161,411 |
Laurie B Root President | Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
Janel Bonsell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James B Ohrn Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorianne Feltz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark J Kuhar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,220 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $251,722 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,550,283 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,387 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,810,225 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $278,401 |
| Investment income | $69,451 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $266,624 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,005 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,451,156 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $657,007 |
| 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. | $122,718 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,460 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $864,930 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $86,480 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,278 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $138,754 |
| Fees for services: Other | $307,389 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $104,717 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,551 |
| Travel | $3,484 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,786 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $30,766 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,759 |
| Insurance | $11,574 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,721,019 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,473,445 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,140,727 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $283,634 |
| 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 | $39,410 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,046,723 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $80,049 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,126,015 |
| Total assets | $28,190,253 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $279,635 |
| Grants payable | $95,575 |
| Deferred revenue | $394,311 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $769,521 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,590,604 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,830,128 |
| 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 | $28,190,253 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Erie County has awarded $1,651,880 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC | $234,602 |
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: POC/DD | $179,793 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC/DD | $151,325 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC | $144,826 |
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: POC | $108,662 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC/DD | $86,925 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that United Way Of Erie County has recieved totaling $1,310,711.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $993,775 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION PR | $190,180 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $44,655 |
M J Surgala Tr Erie, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $15,500 |
Governors Highway Safety Association Ghsa Washington, DC PURPOSE: SAFETY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS | $12,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $21,626,696 |
| Earnings | -$1,809,685 |
| Admin Expense | $138,260 |
| Net Contributions | $30,797 |
| Grants | $842,300 |
| Ending Balance | $19,709,548 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lighthouse Guild International Inc New York, NY | $511,507,297 | $10,629,551 |
North Star Fund Inc New York, NY | $26,831,975 | $32,265,698 |
United Way Of Bergen County Paramus, NJ | $30,271,619 | $16,270,987 |
Associated Black Charities Inc Baltimore, MD | $5,817,793 | $15,343,076 |
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Youngstown, OH | $17,153,890 | $18,773,447 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY | $31,555,637 | $14,020,396 |
United Way Of Long Island Deer Park, NY | $13,444,061 | $14,770,315 |
United Way Of Berks County Reading, PA | $37,493,734 | $14,271,656 |
Keren Hayeshivot Trust Brooklyn, NY | $1,238,192 | $11,653,329 |
Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc Paramus, NJ | $65,504,215 | $14,848,347 |
Columbus Jewish Foundation Columbus, OH | $166,718,528 | $14,799,301 |
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc New York, NY | $32,985,153 | $13,088,201 |