EIN 64-0303075

United Way of the Capital Area

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1939
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
United Way of The Capital Area empowers people to build successful lives and improves communities by uniting individuals with the passion, expertise, and resources needed to solve problems. The organization focuses on education for children - ensuring they are prepared for school and can graduate college - as well as financial stability for working families and those seeking employment skills. In Jackson Public Schools alone, over 31,000 students have benefited from these programs.
Total revenues
$2,441,387
2023
Total expenses
$2,729,982
2023
Total assets
$2,420,056
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at United Way of the Capital Area

Education - to ensure that children are prepared to enter school ready to learn and that more students are prepared to attend college. This encompasses early childhood programs, school based and after school programs. Approximately 16k-17k students in jackson public schools were impacted by our work with the school system in transformational learning which resulted in a graduation rate of 84.1%.
Health and community building - to provide health and safety net services for vulnerable families.
Financial stability - to promote self-sufficiency and indepence for working families and those seeking to improve skills for employment.

Grants made by United Way of the Capital Area

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Operation ShoestringA Dropout Prevention Program Targeting 250 Children and Their Families at Galloway, Brown, and Rowan Schools. the Program Provides Enhanced Academic and Socialization Support for Children, and Holistic Support for Their Families$33,500
Catholic CharitiesA Social Service Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson Whose Mission Includes Helping the Vulnerable and Those in Need, Especially Children, Women and Families$30,150
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central MississippiProvides A Safe and Positive Place Where Children Will Have Access To Five Core Areas of Youth Development: Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills, Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. Promotes Active and Ongoing Student Learning, Often With Special Emphasis on Reading Intervention$26,800
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds United Way of the Capital Area

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gulf Coast Community FoundationGeneral Support$82,000
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Improve the Financial Stability of Jackson-Area Residents Through Connecting Them To Safe and Affordable Wealth-Building Opportunities; Raising Public Awareness of the Challenges Working Families Face; and Expanding Access To Financial Education and Other Financial Empowerment Opportunities$59,500
JP Morgan Chase FoundationGeneral Operating Support$50,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at United Way of the Capital Area

NameTitleCompensation
Ira E MurrayPresident and Chief Executive Officer$65,300
Nikki McCelleisPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Chief Impact and Strategy Officer$107,292
Terri ReevesVice President of Operations
Roosevelt LittletonVice President of Resource Development and Marketing
Michael CollinsController$55,125
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for United Way of the Capital Area

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,355,695
Program services$3,468
Investment income and dividends$39,381
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$42,843
Total revenues$2,441,387

Form 990s for United Way of the Capital Area

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-09-14990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-02-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $59,500 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
July 13, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $82,000 from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 23169
Jackson, MS 39225
Metro area
Jackson, MS
County
Hinds County, MS
Website URL
myunitedway.com/ 
Phone
(601) 948-4725
IRS details
EIN
64-0303075
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1939
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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