United Way of Palm Beach County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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 states that it helped create and implement the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan. The organization also provides information, education, and advocacy opportunities to connect people in need with local resources and work toward advancing solutions to local issues. In 2020, UWPBC reports that it distributed 113 community impact grants to local partners.
For the year ended September 30, 2020, United Way of Palm Beach County's program expenses were:
Program services, net |
$11,239,262 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$11,239,262 |
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Chief Executive
Laura George, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$313,203
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Chair of the Board
Frank Compiani
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Office Managing Partner, RSM US
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Board Size
38
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Paid Staff Size
43
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,075,117 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, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Campaign contributions, net |
$7,558,794 |
Grants |
$4,882,885 |
Investment return, net |
$684,023 |
In-kind contributions |
$300,313 |
Bequest income |
$239,678 |
Designation fees |
$103,135 |
Special events, net |
$79,192 |
Other contributions |
$14,255 |
Total Income |
$13,862,275 |
- Programs: 84%
- Fundraising: 11%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$13,862,275 |
Program expenses |
$11,239,262 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,532,993 |
Administrative expenses |
$742,277 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$13,514,532 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$347,743 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$11,840,056 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$76,435 |
Ending Net Assets |
$12,264,234 |
Total Liabilities |
$5,060,043 |
Total Assets |
$17,324,277 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in value of planned giving instruments.
Note 2: According to UWPBC's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020, the organization received $300,313 in contributed goods and services including advertising ($127,829), VITA volunteers ($89,914), toys, hurricane supplies, and food ($44,042), and legal services ($38,528).