United Way of the Quad Cities Area meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
United Way of the Quad Cities Area (UWQC) reports that it works in the Quad Cities area to foster social innovation, mobilize volunteers, drive business participation, and incentivize the general public and lawmakers to improve the quality of life for citizens through advocacy, giving, and volunteerism within the community. UWQC focuses on education, health, and financial security to improve the mental and physical well-being of the community. In 2020, the organization states that its partnerships and investments in the community impacted 49,394 individuals.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, United Way of the Quad Cities Area's program expenses were:
Community investment |
$2,867,900 |
Community impact |
$807,104 |
United Way intiatives |
$796,410 |
Volunteer engagement |
$213,920 |
Labor |
$56,023 |
Information for technology programs |
$47,527 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$4,788,884 |
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Chief Executive
Rene Gellerman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$154,086
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Chair of the Board
Mara Downing
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Global Brand and Communications, John Deere
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Board Size
25
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Paid Staff Size
20
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,496,568 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 the Quad Cities Area's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Annual campaign |
$4,412,224 |
Program revenue |
$1,412,909 |
Endowment contributions |
$551,099 |
Interests and dividends, net |
$117,716 |
In-kind contributions |
$106,623 |
Sponsorship income |
$92,850 |
Designation fees |
$19,933 |
Miscellaneous |
$19,858 |
Realized and unrealized gain on investments |
($55,167) |
Total Income |
$6,598,908 |
- Programs: 79%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 9%
Total Income |
$6,598,908 |
Program expenses |
$4,788,884 |
Fundraising expenses |
$591,437 |
Administrative expenses |
$745,794 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$6,126,115 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$472,793 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$7,476,720 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$49,126 |
Ending Net Assets |
$8,077,776 |
Total Liabilities |
$3,677,780 |
Total Assets |
$11,755,556 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to loaned executive reimbursement ($10,000) and a gain on prior year's annual campaign ($39,126).
Note 2: According to UWQC's audited financial statement for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $106,623 in contributed goods and services.