United Way Of Southern Nevada
United Way Of Southern Nevada
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About this organization
Mission
United Way of Southern Nevada unites our community to improve people’s lives. With the support of a committed group of strategic partners, we create bold and positive change for Southern Nevada through innovation, leadership and collaboration. Through our focus on Early Education, High School Achievement, Post-Secondary Attainment and Workforce Supports we fight to break the cycle of poverty and provide the foundation for a stronger community for all.
About
NEVADA READY IS UNITED WAY'S GRANT-FUNDED INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION OF PRE-KINDERGARTEN SPACES WHILE PROVIDING CRITICAL WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES. IN 2017-2018, UNITED WAY PROVIDED 961 CHILDREN WITH FREE SPACES IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR LOCAL FAMILIES. UNITED WAY HAS PARTNERED WITH 14 EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS, INCLUDING THE CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO FUND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CLASSROOMS DURING THIS 4-YEAR GRANT WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING CHILDREN LEARN TO READ, WRITE AND PROBLEM SOLVE SO THEY ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. WINDSONG IS A UNITED WAY GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CREATING EARLY EDUCATION ACCESS FOR ALL CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN NEVADA. IN THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR, UNITED WAY PROVIDED 100 PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. UNITED WAY PARTNERED WITH 6 EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN IN NEED. THE SIEMER INSTITUTE FUNDS THE FAMILY AND CHILD EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, A UNITED WAY PARTNERSHIP CONNECTING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ON-SITE. THE MAIN GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT AFFECT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND PROVIDE THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH A DUAL-GENERATION APPROACH. 26 FAMILIES ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM WITH THE AIM OF CREATING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND STRENGTHENING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Part iii, line 1 united way of southern nevada, inc. (the organization or united way) is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a local volunteer board of directors. the organization was incorporated in 1957 and its operations are primarily in clark county. the organization is one of more than 1,200 local, independent united ways across the country. united way's mission is to unite our community to improve people's lives. the organization is innovative and collaborative in their efforts to create a better community for all. united way is working with and through strategic partners to address the issues that no one agency can solve alone. the organization brings strategy and octane to the conversation, creating momentum through funds, volunteers, and support to scale the work of partners in the community. with these partners, united way is supporting children and families from cradle to career through its community-based agenda. united way engages the community in selecting partners w”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Part i, line 1 united way of southern nevada inc. (the organization or united way) unites our community to improve people's lives. together we create positive change by solving complex community problems. we are one organization collaborating with many to create a better community for all.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NV, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 5830 W FLAMINGO RD, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89103.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 46 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is 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 $203,364.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,418,286 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,512,404 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.