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United Way of Sierra Vista and Cochise C

Sierra Vista, AZ · EIN 742406057 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · unitedwaycochise.org
revenue
$143K
expenses
$106K
net assets
$11K
employees
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

This United Way is a locally incorporated, autonomous, non-profit organization. It is a partnership of volunteers, donors, agencies, which raises and distributes funds based upon need to strengthen community capcity and individual ability to care for one another.

profile · synthesized from sources

This United Way chapter is an autonomous nonprofit that raises and distributes funds to partner agencies in Cochise County, Arizona. It focuses on improving education, income stability, and health outcomes for individuals and families. The organization also runs specific community initiatives and provides direct assistance for utility bills and school supplies.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Berthe M. Simpson Literacy Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides an annual $500 award to a deserving college student in memory of Berthe M. Simpson.
Grombacher Assistance Program (G.A.P.) Emergency/Crisis Fund
Provides financial assistance to families facing utility disconnect notices, working with partner agencies to verify emergencies and cover remaining balances.
R-U-OK project
Partners with the Cochise County Sherriff’s Department to call senior citizens living alone to verify their well-being and provide assistance, helping them remain in their homes.
School Supplies Initiative
Purchases and provides school supplies for elementary schools in need, often in partnership with local businesses.
Synergy in the Social Services workshops
Partners with Cochise College to provide professional development and communication opportunities for partner agencies.
United Way Cares CDBG program
Provided laptops and Surface Pros to Mary’s Mission Behavioral Health Center for residents' remote learning and homework.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program
Supports the VITA program in partnership with Southeastern Arizona Community Foundation.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 4 activities
    • Distribute school supplies
      Purchases and distributes school supplies to elementary schools in partnership with local office supply houses.
    • Distribute school supplies
      Purchases and distributes school supplies to elementary schools in partnership with local office supply houses.
    • Distribute school supplies
      Purchases and distributes school supplies to elementary schools in partnership with a local office supply house.
    • School Supplies Distribution Partnership
      Purchases and distributes school supplies for elementary school students in partnership with a local office supply house; purchased $1,000 worth in the reported instance.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 4 activities
    • Grombacher Assistance Program (G.A.P.) Emergency/Crisis Fund
      Provides emergency financial assistance for utility bills to prevent disconnections and keep families in their homes. Kept 79 families housed in the last fiscal year through this program.
    • Provide emergency financial assistance for utility bills
      Operates the Grombacher Assistance Program (G.A.P.) to provide financial assistance for utility bills, preventing disconnections and helping families remain in their homes. This program assisted 79 families in the last fiscal year.
    • Provide emergency financial assistance for utility bills
      Operates the Grombacher Assistance Program (G.A.P.) to provide financial assistance for utility bills, preventing disconnections and helping families remain in their homes. This program assisted 79 families in the last fiscal year.
    • Provide emergency financial assistance for utility bills
      Operates the Grombacher Assistance Program (G.A.P.) to provide financial assistance for utility bills, preventing disconnections and helping families remain in their homes. This program assisted 79 families in the last fiscal year.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 4 activities
    • Offer professional development workshops
      Provides professional development and communication opportunities through annual "Synergy in the Social Services" workshops for partner agencies and continuing education.
    • Offer professional development workshops
      Provides professional development and communication opportunities through annual "Synergy in the Social Services" workshops for partner agencies and continuing education.
    • Offer professional development workshops
      Provides professional development and communication opportunities through annual "Synergy in the Social Services" workshops for partner agencies and continuing education.
    • Synergy in the Social Services Workshops
      Hosts annual professional development and communication workshops for partner agencies to strengthen collaboration and capacity in the social services sector.
  • Device Distribution for Education 4 activities
    • Provide technology for remote learning
      Presents laptops and Surface Pros to behavioral health centers to assist residents with remote learning and homework through the United Way Cares CDBG program.
    • Provide technology for remote learning
      Presents laptops and Surface Pros to behavioral health centers to assist residents with remote learning and homework through the United Way Cares CDBG program.
    • Provide technology for remote learning
      Presents laptops and Surface Pros to behavioral health centers to assist residents with remote learning and homework through the United Way Cares CDBG program.
    • United Way Cares CDBG Technology Support
      Provides technology resources such as laptops and Surface Pros to support remote learning and homework completion, as demonstrated by donations to Mary’s Mission Behavioral Health Center.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
    • Award scholarships for college students
      Awards $500 annually to a deserving college student through the Berthe M. Simpson Literacy Memorial Scholarship Fund.
    • Award scholarships for college students
      Awards $500 annually to a deserving college student through the Berthe M. Simpson Literacy Memorial Scholarship Fund.
    • Award scholarships for college students
      Awards $500 annually to a deserving college student through the Berthe M. Simpson Literacy Memorial Scholarship Fund.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Berthe M. Simpson Literacy Memorial Scholarship
      Awards a $500 scholarship annually to a deserving college student.
    • Volunteer Program Coordination
      Organizes volunteer opportunities in the community, including reading to children, leading financial literacy classes, and delivering meals to homebound seniors.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$143K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$79K
Net assets$11K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -67.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Anthony Reed Executive Dir. 34 $35K
board members · 5
  • Beverly Franklin — Trustee
  • Diondra McCaa — Trustee
  • Gene Sanders — Trustee
  • Lisa Davis — Trustee
  • Ralph Robles — Trustee
relationships · 51

who they work with

  • ALMA Project Partner — Partner organization
  • American Red Cross Partner — Partner agency providing counseling and other services to assist people in life crisis.
  • Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless Partner — Partner agency offering assistance to those with income difficulties.
  • Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless Partner — Partner organization
  • Bisbee Little League Partner — Partner organization
  • Boy Scouts of America Partner — Partner agency receiving funding to promote education and values for children.
  • Boys & Girls Club Partner — Partner agency receiving funding to promote education and values for children.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee Partner — Partner organization
  • Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista Partner — Partner organization
  • Carmichael Family Resources Center Partner — Partner agency receiving funding to promote education and values for children.
  • Casa de la Hospice Partner — Partner agency providing counseling and other services to assist people in life crisis.
  • Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Partner — Partner organization
  • Cochise Area Network Equestrian Resources (CANTER) Partner — Partner organization
  • Cochise College Partner — Works with United Way to provide professional development and communication opportunities through annual workshops.
  • Cochise County Association for the Handicapped Partner — Partner agency offering assistance to those with income difficulties.
  • Cochise County Children's Center Partner — Partner agency receiving funding to promote education and values for children.
  • Cochise County Humane Society, Inc. Partner — Partner organization
  • Cochise County Re-Entry Coalition Partner — Partner organization
  • Cochise County Sherriff’s Department Partner — Manages the R-U-OK project, which United Way funds.
  • Cochise County for Court-Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (CASA) Partner — Partner organization
  • Colin L. Powell Learning Center – Sierra Vista Partner — Partner organization
  • Douglas Area Food Bank Partner — Partner organization
  • Elder Abuse Task Force Partner — Partnered in funding the R-U-OK project.
  • Elder Care for Life Partner — Partner agency providing counseling and other services to assist people in life crisis.
  • Emergency Food and Shelter Program Government — Advocates for continued congressional investment in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
  • First Things First Partner — Partner organization
  • Forgach House Domestic Crisis Shelter Partner — Partner agency offering assistance to those with income difficulties.
  • Friends of the San Pedro River Partner — Partner agency receiving funding to promote education and values for children.
  • Friends of the San Pedro River Partner — Partner organization
  • Girl Scouts of America – Southern Arizona Sahuaro Partner — Partner organization
+ 21 more