United Way of the Plains
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 the Plains meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
United Way of the Plains is a nonprofit and for-impact organization that focuses on health, education, financial stability and basic needs.
Year, State Incorporated:
1922, KS
Also Known As:
The United Way of the Plains, Inc.
To improve lives in our community in the areas of education, income, and health by providing and funding quality programs and promoting volunteerism.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, United Way of the Plains's program expenses were:
| Programs | $12,270,272 |
| Total Program Expenses | $12,270,272 |
Chief Executive
Pete Najera, President/CEO
Compensation*
$440,710
Chair of the Board
Jennifer Szambecki, Chief of Staff
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Hutton
Board Size
35
Paid Staff Size
44
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), 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 the Plains's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Net Campaign Contributions | $5,432,930 |
| Other Contributions | $5,326,836 |
| In Kind Contributions | $3,030,258 |
| Grant Income | $2,184,548 |
| Net Unrealized Gains on Investments | $556,910 |
| Interest and Dividend Income | $475,585 |
| Net Realized Gains on Investments | $252,053 |
| Other In Kind Contributions | $40,046 |
| Legacy Fund and Gift Income | $27,381 |
| Other Revenue | $6,470 |
| Disaster Recovery Contributions | $4,000 |
| Total Income | $17,337,017 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $17,337,017 |
| Total expenses: | $14,884,130 |
| Program expenses | $12,270,272 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,090,735 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,523,123 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,452,887 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $16,999,325 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $19,452,212 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,907,882 |
| Total Assets | $23,360,094 |
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