United Way of Lake 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 Lake County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to measurably improve the quality of people's lives in Lake County."
Year, State Incorporated:
1972, OH
United Way of Lake County works to mobilize the community to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone in Lake County can thrive and no one in need stands alone. The organization reports raising funds in the Lake County community to grant funds to non-profits offering direct services in the areas of education, financial stability, and health. During 2022, United Way of Lake County reports providing 67,368 services, including literacy programs for children, mental health consulting services, shelter, and food and meals.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, United Way of Lake County's program expenses were:
Donor designations: $125,924
Community Impact: $422,202
Allocations and agency relations: $72,899
Funds awarded/distributed: $1,016,999
Total Program Expenses: $1,512,100
Chief Executive
Dione DeMitro, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$100,000
Chair of the Board
Patti Gavorski Conrad
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Development Director, CardinalCommerce
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
8
*2023 compensation, as reported by the charity, 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, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,870,180, 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 Lake County's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| In-kind support | $115,769 |
| Employee retention tax credit | $70,163 |
| Grants | $18,391 |
| Rental income | $15,000 |
| Processing fees | $4,693 |
| Other income | $661 |
| Investment income | $87,179 |
| Campaign results, net | $1,665,857 |
| Total Income | $1,977,713 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $1,977,713 |
| Total expenses: | $1,951,241 |
| Program expenses | $1,512,100 |
| Fundraising expenses | $324,989 |
| Administrative expenses | $114,152 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $26,472 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,837,148 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $77,126 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,940,746 |
| Total Liabilities | $966,346 |
| Total Assets | $3,907,092 |
Note: In the financial summary above, “other changes in net assets” includes unrealized gain on investment ($150,076) and loss allowance of uncollectable pledges (-$72,950).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance