United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc is located in Lake Charles, LA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 Southwest Louisiana Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Southwest Louisiana 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 Southwest Louisiana Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 7 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 Southwest Louisiana Inc has awarded 302 individual grants totaling $16,259,660. 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 UNITE OUR COMMUNITY BY FUNDING PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE LONG-LASTING CHANGE THAT PREVENTS PROBLEMS FROM HAPPENING IN THE FIRST PLACE. OUR COMMUNITY IS THE 5 PARISH AREA OF ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CAMERON AND JEFF DAVIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ALLOCATION TO UNITED WAY AGENCY PARTNERS - UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WORKS CLOSELY WITH OUR AGENCY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT THE GENEROUS DONATIONS WE RECEIVE ARE CAREFULLY AND THOUGHTFULLY PUT TO GOOD USE TO HELP THE MOST PEOPLE. EACH YEAR, A GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS MAKE IMPORTANT ALLOCATION DECISIONS THAT IMPACT US ALL AND HELP MAKE OUR REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. OUT GOAL IS TO HELP AREA NON-PROFITS LAY THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER LIFE THROUGH THE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME, HEALTH, AND SAFETY NET.


SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER PROGRAMS - UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA IS LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE - EMBRACING THE ENTIRE CIRCLE OF LIFE FOCUSING ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, SENIORS, AND PEOPLE REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. WE KNOW THAT THE BIG PICTURE INCLUDES US ALL. THAT IS WHY IN ADDITION TO FUNDING AGENCY PARTNERS, WE PROVIDE OUR OWN PROGRAMS INCLUDING SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE IDA, HURRICANE LAURA, AND ALSO SUPPORT OTHER COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE COMMUNITY HELPLINE, 2-1-1 REFERRAL SYSTEMS, DISASTER RESPONSE, PRISONER RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM, AND THE VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND OTHERS.


WE TRACK CERTAIN COSTS OF MANAGING, SUPPORTING, RESEARCHING AND FUNDING ALL OF THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THESE COSTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING, ACCOUNTING AND GOVERNANCE, AND ARE VITAL TO ENSURING SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND GROWTH OF FUTURE COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Denise Durel
Presidentchief Executive Off
$166,880
Jennifer Dimas
Director Of Finance
$80,044
Stephen Dwight
Vice Chair
$0
Gregory Thibodeaux
Member At Large
$0
Keith Faul
Member At Large
$0
Leona Fletcher
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$16,366
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,993
Related organizations$0
Government grants $303,758
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,501,726
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,844,843
Total Program Service Revenue$683,857
Investment income $60,038
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 $5,615,764

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc has awarded $1,364,700 in support to 30 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Lake Charles, LA

PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW

$129,795

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF LC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lake Charles, LA

PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW

$125,573

ST NICHOLAS CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lake Charles, LA

PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW

$114,173

UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW

$109,531

FAMILY & YOUTH COUNSELING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lake Charles, LA

PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW

$93,368

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SWLA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lake Charles, LA

PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW

$92,709
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc has recieved totaling $884,863.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$362,012
Good360

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.

$271,184
Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR HURRICANE LAURA AND DELTA RECOVERY IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA TO HIRE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO OVERSEE THE WORK OF THE LONG-TERM RECOVERY COMMITTEE FOR REPAIRS OF NON-INSURED AND UNDER-INSURED HOMES.

$150,000
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$20,406
Alcoa Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: UWSWLA- DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY

$20,000
Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
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