United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County works to strengthen their four-county community, with the aim of fostering a safe place to live, work, and play. The organization reports working with partners to elevate interrelated issues like health concerns, educational roadblocks, and financial struggles. As reported by United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, during 2020, the organization helped nearly 5,600 families accesses services such as rent assistance, rapid rehousing, and legal representation in eviction court. In response to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, the organization reports supplying over 730 gallons of hand sanitizer, over 197,000 personal protective equipment items, over 27,500 personal hygiene products, over 13,700 food items, over 46,400 food pantry supplies, nearly 84,500 diapers, and over $158,000 in gift cards to help pay for necessities.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County's program expenses were:
Total program investments |
$28,017,303 |
Community impact |
$1,871,189 |
Volunteer engagement |
$1,091,312 |
Grants |
$525,317 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$28,017,303 |
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Chief Executive
Amy Lindner, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$264,123
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Chair of the Board
Linda Benfield
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
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Board Size
52
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Paid Staff Size
85
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: According to the organization’s IRS from 990 for the year ended June 30, 2020, Mr. Filippo Carini, Chief Executive Officer, was compensated $266,987 as Chief Operating Officer.
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, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $33,086,989, 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 Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Campaign revenue, net |
$30,862,104 |
Sponsorship of United Way events and activities |
$898,870 |
Grants |
$783,492 |
Other contributions, memorials, and bequests |
$496,115 |
Service fees - campaign |
$446,408 |
Dividends and interest income |
$399,891 |
Realized and unrealized gains on investments, net |
$118,193 |
Other income |
$30,107 |
Total Income |
$34,035,180 |
- Programs: 80%
- Fundraising: 14%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$34,035,180 |
Program expenses |
$28,017,303 |
Fundraising expenses |
$4,694,895 |
Administrative expenses |
$2,332,447 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$35,044,645 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-1,009,465 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$30,414,595 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$29,405,130 |
Total Liabilities |
$7,905,416 |
Total Assets |
$37,310,546 |
Note: According to United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received in-kind contributions of $610,637, including contributed services ($389,642) and advertisement ($220,995).