United Way Of Missoula County
United Way Of Missoula County
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About this organization
Mission
United Way of Missoula County builds a better community for all, specifically in the areas of education, financial stability, and health. We collaborate with diverse community partners to identify important social issues and bring together resources to address them.
About
THROUGH BROAD-BASED, RESULTS-ORIENTED COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, DONORS, BUSINESSES, THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, LOCAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE FAITH COMMUNITY AND OTHER DIVERSE PARTNERS, UNITED WAY DRIVES PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS TO IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES IN ITS THREE AREAS OF FOCUS. UNITED WAY ALSO SERVES AS A CONDUIT FOR DONORS WHO DESIRE A TRUSTED, ONE-STOP WAY TO INVEST IN HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE MEASURABLE RESULTS, ENSURING THAT CHARITABLE DOLLARS ARE SPENT WISELY AND WELL IN THE COMMUNITY. CURRENT INITIATIVES IN WHICH UNITED WAY PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN TERMS OF VISIONING, CONVENING, FUNDING, STAFFING, AND IN-KIND ASSISTANCE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EDUCATION: MISSOULA ZERO TO FIVE (IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS AGES 0-5); DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY (FREE BOOK-GIFTING PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES KINDERGARTEN READINESS); GRADUATION MATTERS MISSOULA (VARIOUS INITIATIVES ADVANCING STUDENT SUCCESS); THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH (ANNUAL SCHOOL-SUPPLY DRIVE). FINANCIAL STABILITY: REACHING HOME: MISSOULA'S 10-YEAR PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS. FOR ITS FIRST FIVE YEARS, REACHING HOME WAS HOUSED AT AND STAFFED BY UNITED WAY; IN 2017, THE PROGRAM WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY OF MISSOULA, TO PROVIDE THE INITIATIVE WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND OTHER RESOURCES. UNITED WAY REMAINS THE PLAN'S PRINCIPAL PRIVATE-SECTOR FUNDRAISER AND ADVOCATE. HEALTH: 5-2-1-0 LET'S MOVE MISSOULA (CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION BY ENCOURAGING INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING); PROJECT TOMORROW MONTANA (SUICIDE PREVENTION). DISASTER RELIEF: UNITED WAY IS ALSO MISSOULA COUNTY'S DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PARTNER, SERVING AS A REPOSITORY FOR PRIVATE DONATIONS TO ALLEVIATE NATURAL DISASTERS, SUCH AS FIRE AND FLOODS. UNITED WAY RECEIVES, ACKNOWLEDGES AND, WITH A PANEL OF VOLUNTEER ADVISORS, DISBURSES DONATED FUNDS TO HELP FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. UNITED WAY ALSO PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING TO CAREFULLY SCREENED AND QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MISSOULA AND RAVALLI COUNTIES WHOSE WORK ALIGNS WITH AND ADVANCES THE GOALS OF THE ABOVE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH INITIATIVES. EACH INITIATIVE HAS ITS OWN ADVISORY BOARD OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE RESPECTIVE INITIATIVE AREAS. FUNDING DECISIONS ARE MADE COLLABORATIVELY BY UNITED WAY STAFF, MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FUNDED PROGRAMS COMPLY WITH CERTAIN MUTUALLY AGREED-UPON CONDITIONS, SPELLED OUT IN WRITTEN MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING, AND RESULTS ARE EVALUATED BY UNITED WAY, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT DONOR DOLLARS ARE INVESTED WISELY AND WELL.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “United way of missoula county builds a better community for all, especially in the areas of education, financial stability, and health. we collaborate with diverse community partners to identify important social issues and bring together resources to address them. we give donors a trusted way to support critical services for people in need, and we make sure that donations are invested wisely and well.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Providing community support and assistance - united way of missoula county creates lasting changes in community conditions by supporting critical work to improve education, income, health and access to basic human services.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MT.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as PO BOX 7395, MISSOULA, MT, 598077395.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 10 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $32,926.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- 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 1931.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $381,005 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $89,305 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.