United Way of Pierce 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 Pierce County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To mobilize and united the caring power of Pierce County to tackle our community's toughest challenges to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways"
Year, State Incorporated:
1921, WA
United Way of Pierce County invests in children and their families. By focusing on programs that help young children and their families, we can remove the barriers preventing them from breaking the cycle of poverty. Through strong families and successful kids, we can create a thriving and connected community.
Stable Individuals: South Sound 2-1-1, operated by United Way of Pierce County, is ensuring that adults and their families have a place to turn to for a lifeline of services when they are in crisis. By presenting housing solutions, counseling and health services, hunger resources and a multitude of other life-changing services, United Way ensures that their most vulnerable residents find solutions fast so they can focus on long-term goals like employment, education and health.
Strong Families: United Way's Centers for Strong Families focus on improving the financial bottom line for low-to moderate-income families by encouraging a long-term commitment to increasing income, decreasing expenses, building credit and acquiring assets. Their centers offer:
- One-on-one financial and employment coaching tailored to the needs of each client.
- Access to income supports like public benefits and free tax preparation.
- Track data to improve program performance.
Successful Kids: Giving kids a healthy jumpstart, United Way partners with other community agencies to ensure:
- Food is available for children during the summer months and breaks.
- Prepare children for kindergarten by offering reading programs.
- Offer after school programs and summer learning opportunities at meal sites.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, United Way of Pierce County's program expenses were:
| Distributions to community nonprofits, net campaign designations | $1,994,709 |
| 2-1-1 HelpLine | $868,989 |
| Campaign designations, 20-21 campaign | $787,762 |
| Community Impact | $754,328 |
| Betye Martin Baker Human Service Center | $366,163 |
| Gifts-in-kind distributed to community nonprofits | $193,772 |
| Campaign designations, 21-22 campaign | $142,366 |
| Volunteer engagement | $110,691 |
| Dues for national and state United Way organizations | $70,555 |
| Gifts-in-kind program expenses | $43,787 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,333,122 |
Chief Executive
Dona Ponepinto, President & CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. Steven Harlow, Senior Vice President/Private Client Advisor
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Bank of America
Board Size
22
Paid Staff Size
35
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, 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 of Pierce County's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $2,119,732 |
| Campaign results (20-21 campaign) | $2,104,645 |
| 100 Year Anniversary campaign | $1,795,338 |
| Campaign results (21-22 campaign) | $870,366 |
| Investment income, net | $816,049 |
| Gain on extinguishment of Paycheck Protection Program note payable | $330,797 |
| Program income - Betye Martin Baker Human Service Center | $311,068 |
| Gifts-in-kind donations | $194,652 |
| Event income | $65,000 |
| Designation fees collected | $60,374 |
| Other public support | $58,000 |
| Collection of 19-20 campaign over previously estimated uncollectibles | $42,014 |
| Designations from other United Ways | $1,058 |
| Less provisions for uncollectible (21-22 campaign) | $-19,752 |
| Less provisions for uncollectible (20-21 campaign) | $-144,000 |
| Total Income | $8,605,341 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $8,605,341 |
| Total expenses: | $6,667,342 |
| Program expenses | $5,333,122 |
| Fundraising expenses | $887,833 |
| Administrative expenses | $446,387 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,937,999 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,019,882 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,957,881 |
| Total Liabilities | $753,378 |
| Total Assets | $15,711,259 |
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