United Way Ozarks Region
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
United Way Ozarks Region meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
United Way of the Ozarks unites people, resources and ideas to enhance lives in the Ozarks.
Year, State Incorporated:
1930, MO
Also Known As:
United Way of the Ozarks
United Way of the Ozarks works every day to improve lives in our community by uniting community support. We invest in programs that champion children and provide pathways out of poverty. We connect communities, people, and hope.
United Way of the?Ozarks?believes the best way to strengthen?our?community?is by bringing people and resources together to effect long-lasting changes that improve lives.? Our Community Investment strategy maximizes undesignated funds collected during the annual fundraising campaign to support programs that focus on: Upstream (root causes), Safety Net, and Innovation. We fund 20 programs with 15 non-profit partners. United Way also collects funds to help veterans and cancer patients.
United Way facilitates the emergency assistance line 2-1-1. Individuals can get confidential assistance with utilities, housing, food, and other crises by calling this number.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, United Way Ozarks Region's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,405,664 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,405,664 |
Chief Executive
Brandi VanAntwerp, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Rachel Munday
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Missouri State University efactory
Board Size
29
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on United Way Ozarks Region's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Campaign Revenue | $1,733,805 |
| Interest and Dividends from Investments | $109,413 |
| Sponsorships | $64,486 |
| Miscellaneous | $43,046 |
| In-Kind Contributions | $32,057 |
| Service Fee Income | $14,378 |
| Contributions | $1,000 |
| Total Income | $1,998,185 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $1,998,185 |
| Total expenses: | $1,794,288 |
| Program expenses | $1,405,664 |
| Fundraising expenses | $239,173 |
| Administrative expenses | $149,451 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $203,897 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,020,313 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,224,210 |
| Total Liabilities | $117,024 |
| Total Assets | $3,341,234 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois