United Way Of Laramie County

Organization Overview

United Way Of Laramie County is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1959. 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 12/2021, United Way Of Laramie County employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Laramie County 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 12/2021, United Way Of Laramie County generated $787.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $892.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) 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 Laramie County has awarded 167 individual grants totaling $5,493,938. 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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TO RESPONSIBLY MOBILIZE AND LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO CREATE STABILITY AND LONG-TERM CHANGES THAT PRODUCE HEALTHY, EDUCATED AND FINANCIALLY SOUND INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN LARAMIE COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN HAVE A POSITIVE AND INVOLVED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE; ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION, A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, AND ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS; AND THAT THEY ARE PRODUCTIVE, ENGAGED, AND AVOIDANT OF RISKY BEHAVIORS. IN 2021, 659 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN A LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE COVID PANDEMIC AND 17 PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED GAINS IN SCHOOL READINESS. IN ADDITION, IN 2021 THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE PARTNERED WITH TWO LOCAL HEALTH CARE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMMUNIZATIONS AND FLU VACCINES AT NO COST. THE SERVICE WAS AVAILABLE ONSITE AT SCHOOL IN A MOBILE UNIT, ENSURING EVERY STUDENT WAS COMPLIANT WITH STATE IMMUNIZATION STATUTES AND ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL. THE SERVICE PROVIDED FLU VACCINE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS.


UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY PROVIDES GRANTS AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUCCESS OF OUR RESIDENTS THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF SKILLS, IMPROVING PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDING A SAFETY NET SUPPORT SYSTEM. THROUGH THESE GRANTS AND RESOURCES, RESIDENTS HAVE MORE TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THEM TO OBTAIN A LIVABLE WAGE AND MEET BASIC LIFE, SAFETY AND ECONOMIC NEEDS. IN 2021, 779,873 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH WAS A 180 PERCENT INCREASE IN TOTAL POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED INTO LARAMIE COUNTY. FIFTY-FIVE WOMEN IMPROVED FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY AFTER GRADUATING A CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM. IN 2021, OVER 80 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN ACTIVE FORMAL DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN, REPAYING NEARLY 450,000 IN UNSECURED DEBT MORE EFFICIENTLY THROUGH REDUCED INTEREST, LOWERED FEES, AND ACTIVE PAYMENT MANAGEMENT.


UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE WORK TO ENSURE THAT LARAMIE COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE TIMELY AND REGULAR PREVENTIVE CARE, ACUTE CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE SERVICES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS. IN 2021, 3,000 PATIENTS BECAME MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR OWN HEALTHCARE AND 455 SENIORS FOLLOWED A DOCTOR ORDERED DIET THROUGH HOME DELIVERED MEALS.


ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES NOT CATEGORIZED IN THE FIRST THREE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Vernon Dobelmann
Executive Di
$42,292
Connie Sloan-Cathcart
Prior Ed
$23,793
W Joseph Horam MD
President
$0
Dustin Woodhouse
Secretary
$0
Aaron Courtney
Vice Preside
$0
Lyndsay Orr
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $125,015
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$660,152
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$785,167
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,941
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 $787,108

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Laramie County has awarded $403,456 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Cheyenne, WY

PURPOSE: HOMELESS SHELTER

$71,472

Cheyenne, WY

PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE

$62,180

SPECIAL FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cheyenne, WY

PURPOSE: YOUTH MENTORING

$42,168

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHEYENNE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cheyenne, WY

PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS

$39,309

NEEDS INC

PURPOSE: FOOD & CLOTHING

$30,018

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICANORTHERN ROCKIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cheyenne, WY

PURPOSE: MENTAL HEALTH TREATM

$27,874
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that United Way Of Laramie County has recieved totaling $28,278.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Gift Fund

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$15,000
Union Pacific Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

$5,000
Curtis Templin Charitable Trust 2-1252-2

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$4,977
Taco Johns Foundation

Cheyenne, WY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$3,154
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$97
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$50
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