United Way Of Wells County Inc is located in Bluffton, IN. The organization was established in 1979. 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 03/2024, United Way Of Wells County Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Wells 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 03/2024, United Way Of Wells County Inc generated $174.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $273.3k during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Of Wells County Inc has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $655,824. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE AND LEAD POSITIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE FUNDING TO MEMBER AGENCIES (INCLUDING SPECIAL GRANTS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS) IN THE WELLS COUNTY AREA AFTER ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS TO DETERMINE THE ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS.
ACT AS A GRANTOR OF FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PRIVATELY FUNDED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT FUNDED, OR STATE FUNDED GRANTS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES TO IMPROVE OR ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WELLS COUNTY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Renkenberger Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $33,846 |
Carolyn Bertsch Board Secret | Officer | $0 | |
Tamra Boucher Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Jessica Bricker Board Chair | Officer | $0 | |
Patty Randall Board Treasu | Officer | $0 | |
Phil Swain Director | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,941 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,941 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15 |
| Investment income | $12,112 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,074 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $174,772 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $62,661 |
| 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. | $33,846 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,770 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,981 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,134 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,199 |
| Advertising and promotion | $831 |
| Office expenses | $5,266 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,835 |
| Travel | $1,080 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $453 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $3,252 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,800 |
| All other expenses | $6,927 |
| Total functional expenses | $273,325 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,223 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $290,334 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,128 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $6,331 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,854 |
| Total assets | $432,870 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,935 |
| Grants payable | $12,951 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,854 |
| Total liabilities | $21,740 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $245,846 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $165,284 |
| 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 | $432,870 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Wells County Inc has awarded $49,661 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $23,000 |
WELLS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING PURPOSE: IN-HOME SRV/PUB TRAN | $9,500 |
IMAGINATION LIBRARY PURPOSE: BOOKS FOR YOUTHS | $17,161 |