EIN 52-6016589

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1944
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
United Way connects community members in Maryland to resources that advance health, education, and finance.
Total revenues
$1,593,550
2023
Total expenses
$1,731,887
2023
Total assets
$1,464,905
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

Community investment: United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore invests contributions in three impact areas. 1) helping children and adults succeed in learning to reach their potential; 2) providing emergency and crisis help and support for individuals and families to achieve economic security and stability; 3) improving access to and awareness of local health and wellness services to empower and support all neighbors in achieving better health and wellness.comprehensive stewardship of donors' dollars is provided to ensure all contributions are directed to local programs serving these areas of great need in the community. Each year a network of community volunteers serving on the community impact committee from all four counties, in conjunction with United Way staff, evaluate and direct dollars to programs that effectively help Lower Shore residents. the process provides United Way donors the added value of a superior level of accountability and stewardship for their contributions. Committee members invest their time and energy to visit with applicants and learn about their work and programs, and review each application including budgets, outcomes and efficiencies in meeting local needs. Funds are approved by the board of directors based on annual campaign fundraising and are distributed monthly to approved partner agency programs. In the 2022-2023 year, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and 41 local nonprofit entities received funding support for 68 programs serving Lower Eastern Shore residents.
In addition to funding local programs, the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore provides direct programs, including for 2022-2023:the imagination library literacy program for birth-five, information & referral services, collegiate student United Way community service clubs, wellness made easy health literacy program, read to succeed reading support program for early elementary students, jumpstart development support program for non-profits, women United and emerging leaders affinity/volunteer groups, non-profit training and support, addiction awareness youth art competition, and the Maryland alice report. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore also operates the get connected volunteer center, as the designated volunteer center for the Lower Shore of Maryland, to connect all community members with opportunities to volunteer with about 150 local nonprofits across the region, providing free access to everyone to manage and track volunteer impact. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is involved in significant community outreach and engages in numerous community and regional partnerships and collaborations to elevate awareness and opportunities to help neighbors in need. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is a key partner and leader in local community response task forces and advocacy groups.

Grants made by United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Mac IncorporatedCommunity Impact Grants To Assist Organization To Accomplish Their Goal of Helping Lower Shore Residents.$141,917
Life Crisis CenterCommunity Impact Grants To Assist Organization To Accomplish Their Goal of Helping Lower Shore Residents.$42,518
Catholic CharitiesCommunity Impact Grants To Assist Organization To Accomplish Their Goal of Helping Lower Shore Residents.$40,518
...and 21 more grants made totalling $581,407

Who funds United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES)Human Services$148,181
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$86,271
Richard A Henson FoundationOperating Expenses$45,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

NameTitleCompensation
Pam GregoryPresident and Chief Executive Officer$93,451
Pamela R GregoryChief Executive Officer and President$95,196
Julie PetersOffice Manager
Steve FulkrodFinance Manager
Steven FulkrodFinance Manager and Resident Agent$80,461
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,371,280
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$140,729
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-84
Net income from fundraising events$79,102
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,523
Total revenues$1,593,550

Form 990s for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082023-12-19990View PDF
2022-082022-12-13990View PDF
2021-082022-01-26990View PDF
2020-082021-04-12990View PDF
2019-082020-09-03990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $86,271 from Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
803 N Salisbury Blvd 2100
Salisbury, MD 21801
Metro area
Salisbury, MD-DE
County
Wicomico County, MD
Website URL
uwles.org/ 
Phone
(410) 742-5143
IRS details
EIN
52-6016589
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1944
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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