United Way Of Ventura County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Ventura County Inc is located in Ventura, CA. The organization was established in 1962. 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 Ventura County Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Ventura County 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 Ventura County Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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 Ventura County Inc has awarded 72 individual grants totaling $5,797,898. 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

UNITED WAY OF VENTURA COUNTY UWVC IS FOCUSED ON FOUR KEY AREAS - EDUCATION, HOMELESSNESS, INCOME AND HEALTH, IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD IN THE VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UWVC HAS LAUNCHED A HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE TO INCLUDE A LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE HOUSING STOCK AND UTILIZE EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHERS AND HOUSING SUBSIDIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL JURISDICTIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. EVERYONE NEEDS A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME, YET THAT BASIC NEED IS INCREASINGLY OUT OF REACH FOR MANY PEOPLE IN VENTURA COUNTY. ADVOCATING FOR THESE FAMILIES INCLUDES RECRUITING, CULTIVATING, RETAINING, AND GROWING THE NUMBER OF LANDLORDS WILLING TO HELP PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. IN JUST OVER ONE YEAR, THE PROGRAM HAS HOUSED OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THESE HOUSEHOLDS HAVE BEEN WELCOMED HOME IN VENTURA, OXNARD, PORT HUENEME, CAMARILLO, THOUSAND OAKS, FILLMORE, SANTA PAULA, MOORPARK, AND SIMI VALLEY.


ALLOCATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS TO AGENCIES UNITED WAY OF VENTURA COUNTY THE AGENCY RAISES CONTRIBUTION PLEDGES TO BENEFIT OTHER VENTURA COUNTY AGENCIES. THE AGENCY HELPED ALLEVIATE AND OVERCOME THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS OF VENTURA COUNTY. IN CONNECTION WITH THIS, THE AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF A PROGRAM OF COMPREHENSIVE YEAR-ROUND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE UNITED WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY A SERIES OF NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, ADVERTISING, AND PERSONAL CONTACT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.


THE EARN IT KEEP IT SAVE IT EKS IS A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LED BY UWVC, THE VENTURA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, AND THE IRS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND ACCESS TO EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT EITC AND TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC FILING OF INCOME TAX RETURNS FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VITA. THE VITA PROGRAM HELPS ENSURE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES GET THE REFUNDS AND CREDITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE. DURING THE 2021 TAX SEASON, 52 VOLUNTEERS PREPARED MORE THAN 1,315 RETURNS AND BROUGHT BACK OVER 1.9 MILLION IN REFUNDS. ADDITIONALLY, 586,000 OF THOSE FUNDS WAS IN EITC. EITC GOES TO THE POOREST, MOST VULNERABLE VENTURA COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS AND HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY POVERTY FIGHTING EXPERTS AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS NATIONALLY, LIFTING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ABOVE THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL EVERY YEAR.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$181,102
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,212,125
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $13,843
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,393,227
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,871
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$71,388
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,319,425

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Ventura County Inc has awarded $448,397 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DIRECT PAY BY BANK OF AMERICA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$406,251

FOOD SHARE OF VENTURA COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oxnard, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,654

ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,606

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF VENTURA COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,453

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FILLMORE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Paula, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,382

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,051
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that United Way Of Ventura County Inc has recieved totaling $194,729.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: United To End Homelessness - Landlord Engagement P

$75,000
United Ways Of California

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: ADVANCING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR FAMILIES

$25,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation Inc

Thousand Oaks, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$20,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17,551
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE UNITED TO END HOMELESSNESS LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM.

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$40,152
Earnings-$4,286
Ending Balance$35,866

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