Program areas at United Way of the Big Bend
Funds for the agency's programs come from the contributions of United Way of the Big Bend (uwbb) supporters through the annual fundraising campaign. the community campaign and the leon county schools campaign solicit monetary support from the t corresponding constituents. Uwbb supported 77 programs across the Big Bend area last year. the allocation of funds is based on the decision of the community investment review teams comprised of experts in finance, programs related to our impact areas as well as community volunteers knowledgeable about their communities' needs. Panels of volunteers and experts review each agency's finances and programs and operating capacity to deliver proposed services. After thorough analysis of the review data, the community investment team recommends how funds are allocated to each agency's program.
21 cclcthis program supports community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. the program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.
United Way of the Big Bend is helping to support improved reading and literacy rates for 3rd graders through our readingpals program. Readingpals is a statewide early literacy initiative managed by the children's movement and administered through United ways and community partners throughout Florida. Each program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer mentors for students in prek third grade who need extra reading support. the sessions are set up as guided one-to-one shared reading sessions. This program has been in place for twelve years in leon county.
Grants made by United Way of the Big Bend
Who funds United Way of the Big Bend
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at United Way of the Big Bend
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Berneice Cox | President and Chief Executive Officer | $141,972 | 2024-05-15 |
Rhonda Cooper | Vice President of Community Impact | | 2024-04-01 |
Sherri Edmonston | Vice President, Human Resources and Administration | | 2024-04-01 |
Jenny Blalock, Ph.D. | Vice President of Resource Development | | 2023-02-13 |
Kristin Olson Talcott | Resource Development Director | | 2023-02-13 |
...and 17 more key personnel |
Financials for United Way of the Big Bend
Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,147,226 | $2,788,773 | 12.9% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $44,302 | $16,428 | 169.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $13,005 | $12,280 | 5.9% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-1,693 | $72,167 | -102.3% |
Net income from fundraising events | $162,158 | $115,712 | 40.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $380 | $365 | 4.1% |
Total revenues | $3,365,378 | $3,005,725 | 12% |
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United Way of Mercer County | 501(c)(3) | Hermitage, PA | $1,759,944 |
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley | 501(c)(3) | Eau Claire, WI | $1,681,156 |
United Way of Kitsap County | 501(c)(3) | Bremerton, WA | $1,065,689 |
United Way of the Lowcountryinc | 501(c)(3) | Beaufort, SC | $3,729,384 |
United Way of Erie County | 501(c)(3) | Erie, PA | $6,093,880 |
United Way of Fairfield County | 501(c)(3) | Lancaster, OH | $1,600,637 |
Berkshire United Way | 501(c)(3) | Pittsfield, MA | $2,179,320 |
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
April 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 307 E Seventh Ave
- Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Metro area
- Tallahassee, FL
- County
- Leon County, FL
- Website URL
- uwbb.org/Â
- Phone
- (850) 414-0844
IRS details
- EIN
- 59-6011150
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1943
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
- NAICS code, primary
- 624190: Individual and Family Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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