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
Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
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Mac Incorporated | Community Impact Grants To Assist Organization To Accomplish Their Goal of Helping Lower Shore Residents. | 2023-08 | $141,917 |
Life Crisis Center | Community Impact Grants To Assist Organization To Accomplish Their Goal of Helping Lower Shore Residents. | 2023-08 | $42,518 |
Catholic Charities | Community Impact Grants To Assist Organization To Accomplish Their Goal of Helping Lower Shore Residents. | 2023-08 | $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
Personnel at United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Pam Gregory | President and Chief Executive Officer | $93,451 | 2021-08-31 |
Pamela R Gregory | Chief Executive Officer and President | $95,196 | 2023-12-19 |
Julie Peters | Office Manager | | 2021-03-20 |
Steve Fulkrod | Finance Manager | | 2021-03-24 |
Steven Fulkrod | Finance Manager and Resident Agent | $80,461 | 2023-08-31 |
...and 18 more key personnel |
Financials for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
Revenues | FYE 08/2023 | FYE 08/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,371,280 | $1,757,328 | -22% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $140,729 | $135,570 | 3.8% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-84 | $-153 | 45.1% |
Net income from fundraising events | $79,102 | $107,787 | -26.6% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $2,523 | $0 | 999% |
Total revenues | $1,593,550 | $2,000,532 | -20.3% |
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United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM) | 501(c)(3) | St Cloud, MN | $4,184,871 |
United Way of Etowah County | 501(c)(3) | Gadsden, AL | $1,414,681 |
Marshfield Area United Way | 501(c)(3) | Marshfield, WI | $867,635 |
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties | 501(c)(3) | Wall Township, NJ | $2,315,664 |
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
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/Â
- 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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