United Way of Greater Austin meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
United Way for Greater Austin (United Way Austin) reports that it works in the Austin area to fight poverty via a holistic and multi-generational approach through its focus on education, health, and financial stability. The organization works with stakeholders, partner organizations, policymakers, and companies to mobilize volunteers, invest resources into the local community, and design initiatives that engender sustainable solutions for low-income families. Programs and initiatives include The Community Coalition, which aims to improve early childhood education in Austin and Travis County and the Expanding Opportunities for Young Families initiative that partners with workforce training programs to provide young parents (18-24) access to health care and skilled-trades certificate programs. The organization's Family Connects program connects registered nurses with every family with a newborn in Travis County who complete family assessments in the home, give remedial maternal family support, and provide referrals. United Way Austin's Navigation Center is a 24/7 help line that assists individuals in identifing their needs and connects them with the appropriate community resources ranging from food, housing, transportation, health, child care, education, employment, and government resources. In 2020, the organization reports that it answered 272,482 hotline calls, impacted 43,843 children and families, mobilized 2,638 volunteers, engaged with 246 organizations, and distributed 121 community investment grants.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, United Way of Greater Austin's program expenses were:
Education |
$4,761,321 |
Funds awarded/distributed, net |
$3,798,782 |
Health |
$3,768,904 |
Financial stability |
$1,657,750 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$13,986,757 |
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Chief Executive
David Smith, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$154,116
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Chair of the Board
Malini Rajput
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Central Texas Market President, Capital One Bank
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Board Size
32
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Paid Staff Size
86
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $18,667,901 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on United Way of Greater Austin's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions, net |
$12,982,567 |
Grants and contracts |
$5,634,772 |
Service fee income |
$883,491 |
Interest and dividends |
$111,507 |
In-kind contributions |
$50,562 |
Unrealized and realized gain on investments, net |
$9,838 |
Other income |
$1,578 |
Total Income |
$19,678,270 |
- Programs: 94%
- Administrative: 4%
- Fundraising: 2%
Total Income |
$19,678,270 |
Program expenses |
$13,986,757 |
Fundraising expenses |
$445,291 |
Administrative expenses |
$563,603 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$14,995,651 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$4,682,619 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$4,362,919 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$9,045,538 |
Total Liabilities |
$4,929,617 |
Total Assets |
$13,975,155 |
Note: According to United Way Austin's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $50,562 in donated goods and services for events ($44,558) and other services ($6,004).