United Way Of Greater High Point Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Greater High Point Inc is located in High Point, NC. The organization was established in 1942. 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 High Point Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Greater High Point 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 Greater High Point Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) 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 High Point Inc has awarded 266 individual grants totaling $22,067,789. 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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UNITED WAY FOCUSES ON MAKING A MEASURABLE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY IN THESE AREAS: EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTH. THANKS TO YOUR DONATIONS, IN 2021-2022 THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT FUNDED 68 PROGRAMS AT 26 PARTNER AGENCIES, SERVING THE HIGH POINT, ARCHDALE, TRINITY, AND JAMESTOWN COMMUNITIES. THESE UNITED WAY-FUNDED PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN LEARN AND HELP FAMILIES THRIVE, BUILD STRENGTH AND SAFETY WITHIN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT GREATER HIGH POINT.IN ADDITION, THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT WORKS HAND-IN-HAND WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCE, PARTNERS ENDING HOMELESSNESS, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INITIATIVE, PROJECT BOARD DEVELOPMENT, WOMEN IN MOTION, AND THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT'S OWN BACKPACK PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY IMPACT - WITH THE HELP OF HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND THOUSANDS OF DONATIONS, THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT TOUCH APPROXIMATELY 70,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. TOWARDS THOSE GOALS, $2,301,515 WAS ALLOCATED TO 63 PROGRAMS AT 26 LOCAL PARTNER AGENCIES IN 2021 - 2022. (1) INVESTING IN EDUCATION: UNITED WAY GOALS: TO PREPARE LOCAL CHILDREN ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY; TO SUPPLY LOCAL PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTING HEAD ON. TO PARTNER WITH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING PROGRAMS TO ENSURE AT-RISK YOUTH MEET THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 51% OF ALLOCATED DOLLARS WERE INVESTED IN PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROMOTING EDUCATION/THRIVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN 2021 - 2022. (2) FOCUS ON FINANCIAL STABILITY: UNITED WAY GOALS: TO ENSURE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CRISIS OR TRANSITION, SUCCESSFULLY ACCESS THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.TO SUPPORT THOSE FACING LIFE CHALLENGES INCLUDING UNEMPLOYMENT;DISABILITIES AND HOMELESSNESS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE THROUGH PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT DONATIONS. 27% OF ALLOCATED DOLLARS WERE INVESTED IN PROGRAMS FOR INCOME/INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PEOPLE AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS IN 2021 - 2022 . (3) PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTH: UNITED WAY GOALS: TO ENCOURAGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BE PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY WELL. 22% OF ALLOCATED DOLLARS WERE INVESTED IN PROGRAMS FALLING UNDER THE HEALTHY PEOPLE IMPACT AREA SUPPORTED BY UNITED WAY IN 2021-2022. COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: PARTNERS ENDING HOMELESSNESS, GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCE, THE BACKPACK PROGRAM, CANPAIGN FOOD DRIVE, 2-1-1 NEED HELP? WANT TO GIVE HELP?, PROJECT BOARD DEVELOPMENT, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INITIATIVE, WOMEN IN MOTION, AND THE BOB BROWN UNITED WAY SCHOLARSHIP. PARTNERS ENDING HOMELESSNESS - THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT IS A PROUD PARTNER IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTNERS ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN GUILFORD COUNTY. PARTNERS ENDING HOMELESSNESS HAS A VISION OF A COMMUNITY COURAGEOUSLY DEDICATED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN GUILFORD COUNTY. THE PEH MISSION IS TO ENGAGE CRITICAL STAKE HOLDERS TO BRING ABOUT EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS THROUGH COLLABORATIONS, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES. ALL OF THIS IS DRIVEN BY THE VALUES OF VISION - SEEKING GREATER PERSPECTIVE AND DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS; STEWARDSHIP - ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR THE RESOURCES IN PEH'S CARE THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY SERVED; PARTNERSHIP - BUILDING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH A NETWORK OF PROVIDERS, FUNDERS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS; INTEGRITY - DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE IN WORK AND COMMIT TO UNWAVERING TRANSPARENCY IN ALL THAT IS DONE; ADVOCACY - CHAMPIONING THE COMMUNITY'S SOLUTIONS TO END HOMELESSNESS. GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCE - THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT PARTNERS WITH THE GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCE TO WORK TOWARDS A MORE FOOD-SECURE COMMUNITY. THE GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCES' MISSION IS TO COORDINATE AND IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTITIES IN GREATER HIGH POINT FOCUSED ON ALLEVIATING HUNGER BY CREATING AND EXECUTING CITYWIDE AND NEIGHBORHOOD-FOCUSED INITIATIVES TO DEVELOP MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.THE BACKPACK PROGRAM - STUDIES SHOW THAT SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN DO NOT LEARN AS EFFECTIVELY ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. HUNGER CAN AFFECT CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS AND THEIR OVERALL SELF-ESTEEM. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM AIMS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY PROVIDING ELEMENTARY-AGED SCHOOL CHILDREN, WHO ARE AT RISK OF HUNGER, WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH NUTRITIOUS, KID-FRIENDLY SNACKS TO TAKE HOME OVER THE WEEKENDS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER MONTHS. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 1,900 STUDENTS IN THE GREATER HIGH POINT AREA USING 24 DISTRIBUTION SITES THAT INCLUDE MANY SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFITS THAT SERVE STUDENTSNEED HELP? WANT TO GIVE HELP? - THOUSANDS OF CALLS FROM THE GREATER HIGH POINT AREA CONTINUE TO BE MADE TO "2-1-1," THE THREE DIGIT PHONE NUMBER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL IN THE TRIAD. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.NC211.ORG.CANPAIGN FOOD DRIVE - THE CANPAIGN KICKOFF FOOD DRIVE OCCURS EACH SEPTEMBER AND SERVES AS THE KICKOFF FOR THE ANNUAL UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT CAMPAIGN. FOR 13 YEARS ROUGHLY 40 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCT FOOD DRIVES, AND VOLUNTEERS COLLECT ENOUGH FOOD FOR 17 PANTRIES.THIS EVENT IS A WEEK-LONG EVENT WHERE PEOPLE DROP FOOD OFF AT OUR BUILING AND VARIOUS FOOD PANTRIES COME BY TO PICK THE FOOD UP AND SELECT THE FOOD THEY ARE LOW ON IN THEIR PANTRY. PROJECT BOARD DEVELOPMENT - OVER THE PAST 21 YEARS, CLOSE TO 400 PROFESSIONALS HAVE GRADUATED FROM UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT'S "PROJECT BOARD DEVELOPMENT," A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT'S AFRICAN AMERICAN INITIATIVE. PROJECT BOARD DEVELOPMENT IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY, RECRUIT, AND TRAIN MULTI-CULTURAL CANDIDATES FOR REFERRAL TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES AND GOVERNING BOARDS OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM, PARTICIPANTS ATTEND SEVEN WEEKLY SESSIONS TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOCUSED ON STRATEGIC PLANNING, MARKETING, FINANCE, PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND FUNDRAISING. THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INITIATIVE - THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS AFRICAN-AMERICANS, OTHER MINORITIES, AND UNDERSERVED CITIZENS BY ENCOURAGING SERVICE, INVOLVEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY IN THE GREATER HIGH POINT COMMUNITY.WOMEN IN MOTION - UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT IS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THIS COLLABORATION AND IT IS A WOMEN'S INITIATIVE THAT BRINGS AREA WOMEN TOGETHER TO ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER'S LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS, PERSONAL WELLNESS, AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.BOB BROWN UNITED WAY SCHOLARSHIP - THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT IS HONORED TO PARTNER WITH HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE BOB BROWN UNITED WAY SCHOLARSHIP. ESTABLISHED BY HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY IN 2006 TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF HIGH POINT LEADER BOB BROWN, THE SCHOLARSHIP IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY A UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCY. THE $5,000 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IS RENEWABLE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS FOR A TOTAL OF $25,000.


CHILDREN'S INITIATIVES - IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HIGH POINT THROUGH CHILD CARE, PARENTING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF IMPORTANT ISSUES. SUCCESS BY 6 - SUCCESS BY 6 IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD MOVEMENT LED BY UNITED WAY IN OVER 300 CITIES, COUNTIES, AND STATES IN AMERICA AND CANADA. IT IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE A COMMON VISION-CHILDREN READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY ENTER SCHOOL. SUCCESS BY 6 IS NOT A PROGRAM - IT IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE, THAT DEPENDS ON PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES BASED ON LOCAL NEEDS TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY TO LEARN WHEN THEY ENTER SCHOOL. CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN THEY HAVE PROPER HEALTH AND NUTRITION, A SAFE AND STABLE FAMILY AND HOME LIFE, AND ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, AND ALL THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.LITTLE FREE LIBARRIES - WE ARE THRILLED TO BE GROWING LITTLE FREE LIBRARY (LFL) SITES IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE ONGOING GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION, THOMAS BUILT BUSES, HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE, AND PUBLIX. WE CURRENTLY SPONSOR 16 LFL LOCAL SITES. LITTLE FREE LIBRARY IS A FREE BOOK EXCHANGE PROGRAM AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN "TAKE A BOOK, RETURN A BOOK OR BRING A BOOK TO SHARE". UWGHP CHILDREN'S INITIATIVES AWARDED $108,838 IN 2021/2022 IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES LIVING IN THE GREATER HIGH POINT AREA AND ELIGIBLE THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SETS THE STAGE FOR SCHOOL READINESS, IMPROVED GRADUATION RATES, LONG TERM SUCCESS IN LIFE AND PREVENTS COSTLY INTERVENTIONS FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jane Liebscher
President
$110,054
Betsy Lowder
CFO
$94,567
Michelle Mcnair
Board Chair
$0
Joanna Nifong
Board Chair-Elect
$0
Jim Himes
Past Board Chair
$0
Dr Dan Tarara
Community Impact Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$3,868,700
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$205,188
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $29,740
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,073,888
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $41,125
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,194,824

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Greater High Point Inc has awarded $1,939,492 in support to 26 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FAMILY SERVICE OF THE PIEDMONT

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Jamestown, NC

PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD ENHANCEMENT; CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING; CRISIS SERVICES INTEGRATED DUAL DIAGNOIS AND DESIGNATIONS

$210,643

YWCA OF HIGH POINT

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High Point, NC

PURPOSE: AQUATICS & WELLNESS; ADOLESCENT PARENTING PROGRAM; YOUTH SERVICES; WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER; TEACHING KITCHEN; LATINO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AND DESIGNATIONS; HERMANOS & HERMANAS; EL PUEBLO: COMMUNITY ACCESS

$203,684

YMCA OF GREATER HIGH POINT

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High Point, NC

PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS: AFTERSCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS; CHILDCARE AND DESIGNATIONS; CAMP; MINORITY ACHIEVERS/TEEN PROGRAM; MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

$165,284

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER HIGH POINT

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High Point, NC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT; HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS AND DESIGNATIONS

$160,982

THE SALVATION ARMY

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; EMERGENCY SHELTER; SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND DESIGNATIONS

$160,031

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CENTRAL PIEDMONT

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Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHES; MENTORING CHILDREN OF PRISONERS AND DESIGNATIONS

$115,716
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 46 grants that United Way Of Greater High Point Inc has recieved totaling $678,279.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
High Point University

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT.

$124,000
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$94,121
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$94,121
Mickey Truck Bodies Foundation

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: DEVELOP COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIP THAT SUPPORT A BROAD ARRAY OF CRITICAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.

$70,373
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$30,422
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,000,000
Ending Balance$1,000,000

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