United Way Of East Central Iowa
United Way Of East Central Iowa
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About this organization
Mission
Unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions that improve people’s lives.
About
INVESTMENTS IN THE PILLARS OF WELL-BEING: EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH:THREE SOLUTIONS TEAMS HELP GUIDE THE FUNDING PRIORITIES OF UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA. EACH SOLUTIONS TEAM IS COMPRISED OF A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WERE CAREFULLY SELECTED BASED ON THEIR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE, DIVERSE BACKGROUND, AND REGIONAL REPRESENTATION. THE TEAMS HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THEIR FOCUS AREA EDUCATION, INCOME (FINANCIAL STABILITY), OR HEALTH, WITH AN OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES, AGENCY PERFORMANCE, AND ONGOING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIONS. EDUCATION: UNITED WAY FUNDS PARTNERS WHO ALIGN WITH THE COMMUNITY GOAL: BY 2020, INCREASE BY 30% THE NUMBER OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN OUR FIVE COUNTY AREA WHO ARE ON TRACK ACADEMICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY BY 4TH GRADE. FUNDED PRIORITIES INCLUDE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, PARENT SUPPORT, IMPROVING LITERACY, SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT, AND BUILDING HOPE.FINANCIAL STABILITY: UNITED WAY FUNDS PARTNERS WHO ALIGN WITH THE COMMUNITY GOAL: BY 2020, INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FINANCIALLY STABLE HOUSEHOLDS BY 15%. FUNDED PRIORITIES INCLUDE: BASIC NEEDS, STABILIZATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWING EARNINGS.HEALTH: UNITED WAY FUNDS PARTNERS WHO ALIGN WITH THE COMMUNITY GOAL: BY 2020, IMPROVE SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONING OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS BY 10%. FUNDED PRIORITIES IN HEALTH INCLUDE: PREVENTION, WOMEN'S HEALTH, HEALTHY COMMUNITY LIVING AND INCREASING RESILIENCE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions to improve people's lives.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “United way of east central iowa works to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks we all need for a good life: education, financial stability, and health. united way's goal is to create positive, lasting change that prevents problems from happening in the first place. our efforts educate residents about needs in the community and inspire people to be generous and caring. united way invests donor dollars in quality programs serving the area's low-income residents and educationally at-risk children. its community goals are:1. by 2020, increase by 30% (754 children) the number of low-income children in our 5 county area who are on track academically and developmentally by 4th grade.2. by 2020, increase the number of financially stable households by 15% (1,430 households). 3. by 2020, improve social connectedness and mental health function of low-income adults by 10% (395 adults).”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 317 7TH AVE SE NO 401, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 524011604.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 50 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$990,865.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1962.
- The organization pays $1,931,734 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $807,881 in fundraising expenses.