United Way of Greater Lorain County
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 of Greater Lorain County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to lead measurable community transformation, creating a better life for all, by connecting community partners through collective impact in health, education, and financial stability."
Year, State Incorporated:
1967, OH
United Way of Greater Lorain County (UWGLC) works for community-wide transformation in the areas of kindergarten readiness, middle school success, financial stability, and chronic disease prevention. The organization reports engaging more than 150 corporate, nonprofit, and governmental partners through community collaboratives and impact initiatives. In 2022, the organization reports providing free and confidential 24/7 information and referral services to 32,559 unique users of the searchable database and 11,556 callers, sponsoring over 10,000 youth to receive education and wellness programming, filing 1,556 tax returns for low- and moderate-income households and helping prevent 350 households from eviction.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, United Way of Greater Lorain County's program expenses were:
| Grants and community services | $1,431,612 |
| Information and referral | $124,928 |
| Financial Stability Free Tax Coalition | $76,548 |
| Transportation initiatives | $195,005 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,828,093 |
Chief Executive
Ryan Aroney, President and CEO
Compensation*
$95,626
Chair of the Board
Brad Calabrese
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
General Manager, University Hospitals Avon Health Center
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
16
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,299,503, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 of Greater Lorain County's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment loss, net | $-254,441 |
| Bequests | $3,802 |
| Sponsorships | $5,000 |
| Miscellaneous income | $6,100 |
| In-kind contributions | $9,236 |
| Special events | $20,887 |
| Service fees | $26,465 |
| Designations from other United Ways | $103,418 |
| Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness | $125,500 |
| Grants | $434,232 |
| Campaign contributions | $1,597,428 |
| Total Income | $2,074,944 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $2,074,944 |
| Total expenses: | $2,441,824 |
| Program expenses | $1,828,093 |
| Fundraising expenses | $269,234 |
| Administrative expenses | $344,497 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-366,880 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,971,382 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-2,683 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,604,502 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,106,589 |
| Total Assets | $4,711,091 |
Note 1: As noted in the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to change in the fair value of trust receivable.
Note 2: According to UWGLC’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $9,236 in the form of media ($4,549), program services ($4,287) and other ($400).
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