United Way Of Lake County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Lake County Inc is located in Gurnee, IL. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2022, United Way Of Lake County Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Lake 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 06/2022, United Way Of Lake County Inc generated $6.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, United Way Of Lake County Inc has awarded 320 individual grants totaling $9,743,389. 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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UNITING LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE THAT WILL IMPROVE (CONTINUED IN SCH. O) AND SAVE LIVES IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE SENDING DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE PAID DIRECTLY BY THE DONOR, AND OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS. ALSO INCLUDES SENDING $85,919 OF COVID RELIEF TO AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN LAKE COUNTY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


SUCCESS BY SIX: CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT SERVICE AND GRANTS TO PROGRAM PARTNERS. GRANTS TO THE COMMUNITY TOTALED $118,000. THERE WERE 4 AGENCIES INVOLVED THAT SERVED 150 CLIENTS IN 2022. THESE PROGRAMS ENSURED CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS HAVE A COMBINED SPEND OF APPROXIMATELY $687,000 INCLUDING KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN CAMP SERVING 136 CHILDREN AND EARLY LEARNING CLUBS SERVING 2,569 CHILDREN. THESE PROGRAMS MEET THE GOAL: CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS BETTER TOGETHER SERVED 59 CHILDREN AND 555 FAMILIES SUBSCRIBED TO BRIGHT BY TEXT.(SEE SCHEDULE O)THOSE PROGRAMS MEET THE GOAL: BABIES ARE BORN HEALTHY AND CHILDREN 0-5 RECEIVE THE NECESSARY PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE.


211/SAFE & STABLE FAMILIES: A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTILINGUAL, 24/7, 365 DAYS PER YEAR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL HELPLINE. PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED USING PHONE CALLS, TEXT MESSAGING AND ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASES. TRAINED SPECIALISTS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITH ACCESS TO AVAILABLE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: SUCH AS FOOD, EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CLINCS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND MORE. 57,374 CONTACTS WERE MADE TO 211 RESULTING IN 15,057 REQUESTS WITH A SPEND OF APPROXIMATELY $1,040,000. THE GREATEST NEEDS ADDRESSED INCLUDED HOUSING AND SHELTER (49%) UTILITIES (10%) AND MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS (7%).


YOUTH SUCCESS HAS A SPEND OF APPROXIMATELY $280,000 IT MEETS THE GOAL: CHILDREN ACHIEVE EARLY ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND YOUTH GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TWO EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS; EARLY READING SUCCESS (39 STUDENTS) AND READING SUCCESS TUTORING (26 STUDENTS) AND BREAKFAST CLUB (20 STUDENTS) WHICH MEETS THE GOAL OF YOUTH GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS/CREDENTIALS NEEDED TO SUCEED IN LIFE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago
Admin Services
$149,400
Interface Children & Family Services
Consulting Services
$202,888
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$81,675
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$346,023
Related organizations$0
Government grants $175,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,024,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $88,773
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,626,869
Total Program Service Revenue$6,694
Investment income $86,593
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $17,852
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$29,469
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,708,539

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Lake County Inc has awarded $308,137 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ZACHARIAS SEXUAL ABUSE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Gurnee, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$61,842

ROUND LAKE PARK DISTRICT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Round Lake, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$52,000

MANO A MANO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Round Lake Park, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$31,577

ONE HOPE WU LKBF 2021 GRANTEE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$20,053

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Waukegan, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,271

FAMILY SERVICE OF LAKE COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Highland Park, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that United Way Of Lake County Inc has recieved totaling $3,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Allen And Meline Pickus Foundation

Highwood, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL AND UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
Hale Foundation

Barrington, IL

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS

$1,000
S Edward Marder Family Foundation

Lake Forest, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,981,546
Earnings-$665,388
Grants$168,962
Ending Balance$4,147,195

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