United Way Emerald Coast Inc
United Way Emerald Coast Inc
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About this organization
Mission
United Way Emerald Coast is a local, volunteer-governed organization that works with hundreds of partners to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Okaloosa and Walton counties. To drive positive change, United Way Emerald Coast evaluates our community’s diverse needs, mobilizes the caring power of the community and directs resources to the areas that will have the most positive impact in our community. Our mission is to Unite people with resources to improve the quality of life in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
About
UNITED WAY EMERALD COAST IMPROVES LIVES IN OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES BY BUILDING A HEALTHY, STRONG COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS, MOBILIZES THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY, AND DIRECTS RESOURCES TO AREAS THAT WILL HAVE POSITIVE IMPACT. THE ORGANIZATION LEADS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THROUGH AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. UNDESIGNATED DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN ARE STRATEGICALLY INVESTED IN QUALITY PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AGENCIES THROUGH AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS. LOCAL CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PARTNER AGENCIES MEETING A SET OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS. THESE AGENCIES OFFER PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND INITIATIVES TO DRIVE POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS REVIEW GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND FUNDING LEVELS TO UWEC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED FUNDING TO 16 PROGRAMS. THE AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO THESE PROGRAMS RANGED FROM $4,000 TO $65,000. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE AGENCIES INCLUDED HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To provide leadership and resources to those in need.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Activate community resources to make the greatest possible human impact.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The non-profit's address in 2017 is noted in the filing as 112 Tupelo Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548.
- The non-profit's form for 2017 reports a total of 16 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $128,043.
- The organization has 44 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- The organization pays $343,272 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $127,392 in fundraising expenses.
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