United Way Of Colquitt County
United Way Of Colquitt County
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About this organization
Mission
United Way of Colquitt County works to build our community and provide a better place for families.
About
The mission of the United Way of Colquitt County,Inc. is to organize, coordinate, and maximize the resources available to our diverse community and to improve the quality of life. In 2018, the United Way of Colquitt County, Inc. provided over $387,025 in grants to 20 Human Service agencies by funding 33 programs serving more than 12,000 individuals in Colquitt County. Annually, the United Way provides assistance and funding to make possible the Dictionary Project which provides a student dictionary to every 3rd grader in Colquitt County. 816 dictionaries were dispersed which included a gazetteer and other fun facts for learning.Day of Action was held September 2018 where more than 125 volunteers worked at 9 agencies on projects of need. Children's Toy Shop, Colquitt County Arts Center, Hero House, Moultrie YMCA, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Moultrie/Colquitt County, Easter Seals/Colquitt Options, Green Oaks Center, Moultrie Senior Center, Southwest Georgia Community Action Council all had teams of volunteers working and two wheelchair ramps were built for two families in need. More than 1000 hours were given by volunteers for these projects. A Community Impact grant was also awarded to two organizations, Family Connections and Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Family Connections received a three year grant to provide funding for a Colquitt County baby book in order to develop community awareness of the literacy crisis in our county and to promote early literacy and build relationships between family members. CRMC received a three year grant for a health occupations internship and math enrichment program that presents rising high school seniors an opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare occupations while supporting students with additional assistance in the development of math skills. This program is designed to improve student readiness for college entrance exams, improve test scores for exams like the ACT and SAT, and for exposure to healthcare education and training. Other grants for the 2018 year included the Colquitt County Art Center's ABC grant, Southwest Community Action Council's summer expansion program, and the completion of the Moultrie/Colquitt County Library's Story Time in the Park grant. In 2018, the United Way contracted with Amanda Beaty as a grant writer to work for local agencies in securing new funding sources through grants in order to help them achieve their goals for the community. During 2018, a grant for $24,000 was awarded to our partner agency,the Serenity House, for a playground for the children. The United Way also provided $26,500 in special grants to aid the YMCA downtown expansion, a van for the Green Oaks Center, and aid renovations for two bathrooms for the shelter at Cross Roads Gospel Rescue Mission.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “To assess the need for human service programs; to seek solutions to human problems; to assist in the development, expansion or modification of human service programs; to promote preventive activities; and to foster cooperation among agencies serving the community.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “To assess the need for human service programs; to seek solutions to human problems; to assist in the development, expansion or modification of human service programs; to promote preventive activities; and to foster cooperation among agencies serving the community.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is GA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is PO BOX 969, MOULTRIE, GA, 317760969.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 2 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$15,269.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $61,773 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,092 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.