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United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois

United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois

Decatur, IL 62522
Tax ID37-0673475

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,808,068

Expenses

$1,970,087

Mission

UNITED WAY OF DECATUR AND MID ILLINOIS LEADS POSITIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMON COMMUNITY APPROACH. THIS COMMON COMMUNITY APPROACH FOCUSES ON PRO-ACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, RAISED AWARENESS, SHARED RESPONSIBILITY AND UNDERSTANDING, OUTCOME BASED THINKING, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, AND A UNITY OF AIM THAT ENHANCES COMMUNITY INTERACTION AND CONTRIBUTES TO AN ASSURANCE THAT EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS THE ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE CAMPAIGN AND OTHER GIVING OPTIONS, UNITED WAY OF DECATUR AND MID ILLINOIS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INVEST IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND BASIC NEEDS PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT INVESTMENT ARE RESEARCHED AND MONITORED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS WHO ENSURE THAT DOLLARS ARE WELL SPENT TO PRODUCE REAL RESULTS AND THAT EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS ARE UPHEL

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: THE UNITED WAY OF DECATUR AND MID ILLINOIS INVESTS FUNDS IN PROGRAMS THAT SHOW MEASUREABLE OUTCOMES CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS FALL INTO ONE OF FIVE VISION AREAS: EDUCATION, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR BASIC SERVICES. PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT INVESTMENT ARE RESEARCHED AND MONITORED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS WHO ENSURE THAT DOLLARS ARE WELL SPENT TO PRODUCE REAL RESULTS AND THAT EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS ARE UPHELD. A FOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS FROM FOOD PANTRIES AND ALLOCATES FUNDING TO THE PANTRIES AFTER BOARD REVIEW.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “United way of decatur and mid illinois leads positive, transformative community change through the development of a common community approach. this common community approach focuses on pro-active community engagement, raised awareness, shared responsibility and understanding, outcome based thinking, collaboration, respect, and a unity of aim that enhances community interaction and contributes to an assurance that everyone in our community has the ability and opportunity to be self-sufficient. through its annual community-wide campaign and other giving options, united way of decatur and mid illinois provides the opportunity for community members to invest in self-sufficiency, education, health, safety, and basic needs programs. programs funded through community impact investment are researched and monitored by knowledgeable volunteers who ensure that dollars are well spent to produce real results and that effective management, governance, and financial accountability standards are uphel”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “United way of decatur and mid illinois leads positive, transformative community change through the development of a common community approach. this common community approach focuses on pro-active community engagement, raised awareness, shared responsibility and understanding, outcome based thinking, collaboration, respect, and a unity of aim that enhances community interaction and contributes to an assurance that everyone in our community has the ability and opportunity to be self-sufficient. through its annual community-wide campaign and other giving options, united way of decatur and mid illinois provides the opportunity for community members to invest in self-sufficiency, education, health, safety, and basic needs programs. programs funded through community impact investment are researched and monitored by knowledgeable volunteers who ensure that dollars are well spent to produce real results and that effective management, governance, and financial accountability standards are uphel”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is IL as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 201 W ELDORADO ST, DECATUR, IL, 62522.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has 8 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$162,019.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1955.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $383,497 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $172,478 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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