United Way of Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to improve measurably the lives of individuals and families in Palm Beach County.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1962, FL
United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC) reports that it works to ensure that residents in Palm Beach County have access to an education, housing, financial stability, medical care, and nutrition through the provision of grants to partner organizations. The organization works with donors, corporations, nonprofits, neighborhood associations, and government agencies to identify and address needs in local communities. UWPBC also provides information, education, and advocacy opportunities to connect people in need with local resources and work toward advancing solutions to local issues. In 2022, UWPBC reports that it supported 103 programs and initiatives that distributed 12,792,712 meals, reached 18,236 individuals in need of healthcare, and provided educational resources and mentors to 11,209 students.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, United Way of Palm Beach County's program expenses were:
| Program services | $11,819,106 |
| Total Program Expenses | $11,819,106 |
Chief Executive
Laura George, Ph.D, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$334,389
Chair of the Board
Craig Jenkins, CPA
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, CutisCare
Board Size
29
Paid Staff Size
64
*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, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $12,567,554, 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 Palm Beach County's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Campaign contributions, net | $5,686,036 |
| Grants | $5,389,436 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,268,386 |
| Investment earnings, net | $665,386 |
| Bequest income | $205,376 |
| Designation fees | $122,388 |
| Other income | $53,051 |
| Special events | $18,320 |
| Change in value of beneficial interest in trusts | $-451,807 |
| Realized and change in unrealized loss on investments | $-3,658,143 |
| Total Income | $9,298,429 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $9,298,429 |
| Total expenses: | $14,319,303 |
| Program expenses | $11,819,106 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,565,947 |
| Administrative expenses | $934,250 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-5,020,874 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $24,030,023 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $19,009,149 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,610,043 |
| Total Assets | $24,619,192 |
Note: According to UWPBC’s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $1,268,386 in PPE masks ($1,006,000), tax professional services ($123,800), advertising ($102,358) and legal services ($35,900).
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