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 06/2022, United Way Of Central Iowa employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Central Iowa 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 Central Iowa generated $26.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.5m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) 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 Central Iowa has awarded 921 individual grants totaling $143,213,810. 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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IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION SUCCESS: CENTRAL IOWA STUDENTS NEED NOT ONLY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BUT SHOULD ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRADUATE WITH A PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. UNITED WAY WORKS WITH SCHOOLS AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE READING SCORES AND PROVED WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS. OVER 1,300 CENTRAL IOWA CHILDREN RECEIVED TWO FREE PAIRS OF GLASSES THROUGH VISION TO LEARN.


HEALTH & WELL-BEING: CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, BUT ACCESS TO QUALITY, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CARE PROMOTING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND IMPROVING RESILIENCE. AMONG U.S. ADULTS, 50% SAY THEY PUT OFF OR SKIPPED SOME SORT OF HEALTHCARE IN THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE OF COST. OVER 32,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL, AND DENTAL PROVIDERS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY. OF THOSE RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES, 81.4% EITHER MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR OVERALL HEALTH.


ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT BUT TO BE FINANCIALLY STABLE AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD WEALTH FOR THEIR FAMILY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. UNITED WAY SUPPORTS TRAINING AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO SECURE GOOD JOBS PROVIDING SUFFICIENT INCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD WEALTH. 4,662 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED ACCESS TO ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTS REQUIRED FOR QUALITY JOBS.


EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS: OUR YOUNGEST CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, BUT ACCESS TO SAFE, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE TO BE HEALTHY AND READY TO LEARN. CHILDCARE IS TYPICALLY THE #1 EXPENSE OF A CENTRAL IOWA FAMILY'S BUDGET, COSTING MORE THAN A MORTGAGE OR COLLEGE TUITION. UNITED WAY SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR POLICY CHANGES TO ALLOW MORE FAMILIES TO REMAIN ON THE STATE'S CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, REDUCING THE COST OF QUALITY CARE AND KEEPING PARENTS IN THE WORKFORCE. ESSENTIAL NEEDS: CENTRAL IOWANS NEED NOT ONLY TO MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD AND SHELTER, BUT ACCESS TO QUALITY NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME. 3.24 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED BY PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY, FEEDING 52,582 CENTRAL IOWANS; AND UNITED WAY SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR PASSAGE OF A BILL EXEMPTING HUNGER-FIGHTING ORGANIZATIONS FROM STATE SALES TAXES. NOW IOWA'S FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES CAN PURCHASE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL ONE MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO SERVE IOWANS EXPERIENCING HUNGER. 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 TO FOSTER A THRIVING COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES STAFF RESEARCH COMMUNITY CONDITIONS AND MEASURES PROGRESS OF UNITED WAY INVESTMENTS. COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES ALSO OVERSEES A VOLUNTEER, CITIZEN-LED ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS OF UNITED WAY-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS IN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. $5,080,598 OF DONOR DESIGNATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL EXPENSES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
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$106,616
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$117,709
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$117,709
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
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$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 $831,911
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,276,071
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $304,154
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,107,982
Total Program Service Revenue$493,453
Investment income $68,970
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$121,767
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$115,854
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $9,228
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,442,012

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Central Iowa has awarded $14,179,427 in support to 115 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DMACC ANKENY

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

$930,004

Des Moines, IA

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

$903,960

DES MOINES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, RUNDSM, PLACE ACADEMY, ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS

$881,000

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: 5-2-1-0 LET'S GO, COMMUNITY HOME VISITING, CHILD CARE NURSE CONSULTANTS, , DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, HEALTH EQUITY PRENATAL SUPPORT, NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

$846,500

DENTAL CONNECTIONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: DENTAL CLINIC, LITTLE HEALTHY SMILES, SMILE SQUAD

$655,500

OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: QUALITY EARLY LEARNING, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, ADULT & FAMILY RESOURCES, SCHOLARSHIPS, HOPE FOR STABLE FAMILIES

$634,806
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that United Way Of Central Iowa has recieved totaling $17,100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mary K And Daniel M Kelly Foundation

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$15,000
Bettle Family Foundation

Ankeny, IA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC CHARITY

$2,000
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$14,974,642
Earnings-$1,398,429
Net Contributions$10,560
Other Expense$847,437
Ending Balance$12,739,336

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