United Way Of Greater Charlotte

Organization Overview

United Way Of Greater Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1958. 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 Greater Charlotte employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Greater Charlotte 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 Greater Charlotte generated $24.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.8m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) 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 Greater Charlotte has awarded 1,351 individual grants totaling $135,076,681. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FIGHT FOR EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR OUR COMMUNITY (SEE SCH O).

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS IS FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC MOBILITY ACROSS THE REGION, WHILE ALSO HELPING PROVIDE A SAFETY NET FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ANNUALLY, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE (UWGC) INVESTS IN MORE THAN 100 LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND INITIATIVES THROUGH THE FUNDING PROVIDED BY GENEROUS CORPORATE, PUBLIC SECTOR AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O


GOVERNMENT GRANTS: UWGC PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND COALITIONS THAT, TOGETHER, WORK TO END HOMELESSNESS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.


DESIGNATIONS TO OTHER UNITED WAYS AND OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS: DONORS MAY DIRECT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUT OF AREA UNITED WAYS OR QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, HOUSING, AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THESE FUNDS ARE RAISED AND DISTRIBUTED BY OUR UNITED WAY TO THE ORGANIZATIONS.


CRITICAL NEEDS: UWGC UNDERSTAND THAT MANY PEOPLE ACROSS THE FOUR-COUNTY REGION ARE LIVING IN A CRISIS SITUATION EVERY DAY. UWGC IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING THAT BY PROVIDING FLEXIBLE FUNDING TO MORE THAN 100 NON-PROFITS WORKING YEAR-ROUND TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS.2-1-1: NC 2-1-1 IS A SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IS NORTH CAROLINA'S RESOURCE FOR FREE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES REGARDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND RESOURCES. NC 2-1-1 HAS A DATABASE OF OVER 19,000 RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, UTILITY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CLINICS, PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, CHILD CARE RESOURCES, SENIOR RESOURCES, RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND MUCH MORE. VOLUNTEERISM: UWGC'S VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS ALIGN WITH THE OVERALL STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY FOCUSING ON GENERATING REAL IMPACT FOR OUR PARTNER NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND RAISING REVENUE TO FURTHER OUR MISSION. SKILL-BASED VOLUNTEERING AND FEE-FOR-SERVICE MANAGED PROJECTS ARE THE PRIMARY AREAS OF EMPHASIS. THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WE OFFER REFERRALS FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS OR COMPANIES LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS DIRECTLY WITH THOSE AGENCIES LISTED. UWGC ALSO ENGAGES VOLUNTEERS THROUGH BOARD/COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$69,804
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $8,198,328
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,676,153
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $78,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,944,285
Total Program Service Revenue$59,551
Investment income $149,653
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $846
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $482,716
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,251,139

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Greater Charlotte has awarded $12,903,066 in support to 186 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; RESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO ADVANCE CONTRACTED OUTCOMES

$1,054,938

SALVATION ARMY - CHARLOTTE AREA COMMAND

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Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; RESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO ADVANCE CONTRACTED OUTCOMES; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$770,205

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$458,155

CHILD CARE RESOURCES INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$409,594

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHAR-MECK INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$406,929

SAFE ALLIANCE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$374,978
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 48 grants that United Way Of Greater Charlotte has recieved totaling $6,750,331.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,337,718
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,337,718
Foundation For The Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT

$973,676
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$551,554
Lowes Foundation

Mooresville, NC

PURPOSE: Affordable Housing

$450,000
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$339,546
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,871,127
Earnings-$410,538
Admin Expense$19,617
Net Contributions$5,206
Ending Balance$2,446,178

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