United Way Of Central Iowa

Organization Overview

United Way Of Central Iowa is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1938. 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 06/2021, United Way Of Central Iowa employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.

For the year ending 06/2021, United Way Of Central Iowa generated $30.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 6 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 Central Iowa has awarded 615 individual grants totaling $99,128,520. 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:

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IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS-EDUCATION: UNITED WAY GRANTS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY LEARNING CENTERS AND HOME CARE PROVIDERS IN CENTRAL IOWA'S LOWEST-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS; ENSURE CHILDREN READ AT GRADE LEVEL; PROVIDE QUALITY IN- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS; AND ENSURE MORE YOUTH GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:* OVER 650 STUDENTS CENTRAL IOWA CHILDREN RECEIVED TWO FREE PAIRS OF GLASSES THROUGH VISION TO LEARN; * THROUGH READ TO SUCCEED OVER 3,100 READING KITS WERE CONSTRUCTED FOR THIRD GRADE STUDENTS AT 39 SCHOOLS; * MORE THAN 45,000 BOOKS WERE COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT CENTRAL IOWA THROUGH STUFF THE BUS.


COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS - HEALTH: UNITED WAY GRANTS HELP PEOPLE GAIN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH), LIVE IN SAFE ENVIRONMENTS, AND IMPROVE THEIR WELLNESS THROUGH HEALTHY EATING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: * OVER 106,000 CENTRAL IOWANS PARTICIPATED IN MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY WEBINARS AND 12,291 CENTRAL IOWANS WERE SCREENED AND PROVIDED AN INTERVENTION BY A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER.* OVER 91,000 LBS OF FRESH PRODUCE WERE GROWN IN COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE GIVING GARDENS SUPPORTED BY UNITED WAY, FEEDING 75,905 CENTRAL IOWANS; AND* 5,753 CENTRAL IOWANS ACCESSED AFFORDABLE DENTAL SERVICES FUNDED BY UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA.


COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS - INCOME: UNITED WAY GRANTS HELP LOWER-INCOME CENTRAL IOWANS PREPARE FOR AND SECURE BETTER JOBS, LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY, FIND SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, OBTAIN FREE TAX PREPARATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, AND SUSTAIN A COMMUNITY-WIDE SAFETY NET OF EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER. 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:* 984 TAX RETURNS FOR LOW-INCOME CENTRAL IOWANS WERE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE BY UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS, RETURNING $2.6 MILLION TO THE COMMUNITY.* 1,380 INDIVIDUALS WERE PLACED IN JOBS OR ADVANCED IN JOBS THROUGH UNITED WAY-FUNDED PROGRAMS; AND* 2,613 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN WORKFORCE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY


UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES: UNITED WAY FUNDS 2-1-1, A TELEPHONE HELPLINE, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR PEOPLE NEEDING HUMAN SERVICES. THE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS ALIGNED WITH GOALS FOR 2020 IN EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES STAFF RESEARCH COMMUNITY CONDITIONS AND MEASURES PROGRESS OF UNITED WAY INVESTMENTS TO REACH GOALS FOR 2020. COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES ALSO OVERSEES A VOLUNTEER, CITIZEN-LED ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS OF UNITED WAY-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS IN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. $4,962,009 OF DONOR DESIGNATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL EXPENSES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Social Solutions
Software For Ci Funded Partner Reporting
$117,709
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
Healthcare Classes For Participants Enro
$106,616
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,590,502
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,950,248
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $319,343
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$29,540,750
Total Program Service Revenue$605,525
Investment income $106,841
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$98,996
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $9,638
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $30,163,758

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Central Iowa has awarded $15,849,520 in support to 98 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES, PACE, SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING, REACH FOR THE STARS, CHILDREN'S MOBILE CRISIS, AND COVID SUPPORT

$1,081,493

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: 5-2-1-0 LET'S GO, COMMUNITY HOME VISITING, CHILD CARE NURSE CONSULTANTS, LITERACY SPECIALIST, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, AND NURSE FAMILY CONNECTIONS, AND COVID SUPPORT

$1,043,565

DES MOINES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTR

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT LIAISONS, KEYS TO SUCCESS, RUNDSM, EARLY LEADERSHIP INNITIATIVE, LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER, FLEX ACADEMY, PLACE ACADEMY, SUCCESS AND COVID SUPPORT

$975,000

DMACC ANKENY

PURPOSE: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING , MANUP IOWA MENTORING, EVELYN K. DAVIS CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND COVID SUPPORT

$727,563

DENTAL CONNECTIONS

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Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: DENTAL CLINIC, LITTLE HEALTHY SMILES, SCHOOL SMILES, SMILE SQUAD AND COVID SUPPORT

$724,974

OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

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Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: BEREAL ACADEMY, PROJECT OASIS, QUALITY EARLY LEARNING, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, ADULT & FAMILY RESOURCES, SCHOLARSHIPS, HOPE FOR STABLE FAMILIES, AND COVID SUPPORT

$679,495
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that United Way Of Central Iowa has recieved totaling $1,685,210.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,128,899
Emc Insurance Foundation

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OR FOR A CAPITAL FUND DRIVE OF THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION

$160,305
William C Knapp Charitable Foundation

West Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET

$112,071
Caseys Charities

Ankeny, IA

PURPOSE: LOCAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

$92,545
Ita Group Foundation

West Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$91,918
National Skills Coalition

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: IA SKILLSPAN REGRANT

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$12,004,298
Earnings$3,569,771
Net Contributions$21,660
Other Expense-$621,087
Ending Balance$14,974,642

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