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UNITED WAY OF YUMA COUNTY INC
YUMA, AZ · EIN 860211326 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE T70Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.liveunitedyuma.org
revenue
$364K
expenses
$333K
net assets
$336K
employees
4
volunteers
50
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

GIVE LOCAL INDIVIDUALS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY

profile · synthesized from sources

United Way of Yuma County Inc. is an operational organization that focuses on community impact in Yuma County, Arizona. They raise funds through events like their annual dinner and auction, supported by various corporate and individual sponsors, to support their mission.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $4K
    JA BIZTOWN COMBINES IN-CLASS LEARNING WITH A DAY-LONG VISIT TO A SIMULATED TOWN. THIS POPULAR PROGRAM ALLOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO OPERATE BANKS, MANAGE RESTAURANTS, WRITE CHECKS, AND VOTE FOR MAYOR. THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS CONNECT THE DOTS BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND THE REAL WORLD. JA BIZTOWN IS HELPING YUMA COUNTY STUDENTS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $279K
    UNITED WAY OF YUMA COUNTY GIVES LOCAL INDIVIDUALS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES DESERVE THE CHANCE TO SUCCCEED, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE OR INCOME. WITH PARTNERS COUNTYWIDE- SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BUSINESSES, THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND NONPROFITS, PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL SERVICE-UWYC COLLABORATES ON THE BEST WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUTH SUCCESS AND FAMILY STABILITY BY IDENTIFYING WHAT'S WORKING AND BUILDING ON PROVEN PRACTICES SUPPORTED BY DATA AND OUR PARTNERS' EXPERTISE.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Weekend and Supplemental Meal Provision for Youth 6 activities
    • Backpack food program for students
      Operates a backpack program providing food support to students in need, ongoing since 1999.
    • Backpack program for students
      Operates a backpack program providing food support to students in need, ongoing since 1999.
    • Backpack program for students
      Operates a backpack program providing food support to students in need, ongoing since 1999.
    • Runs a student backpack food program
      Operates a backpack program that provides food support to students in need, ongoing since 1999.
    • Student Backpack Program
      Operated a backpack program for students since 1999.
    • Student backpack food program
      Operates a backpack program providing food support to students in need, ongoing since 1999.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 5 activities
    • Biz Kidz Yuma educational program
      Operates Biz Kidz Yuma, a hands-on program that teaches local students economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances, including practical experience in building resumes, job applications, and interview skills with support from local volunteers.
    • Biz Kidz Yuma educational program
      Operates a hands-on educational program for local students that teaches economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances, including practical experience in building resumes, job applications, and interview skills with support from local volunteers.
    • Biz Kidz Yuma educational program
      Operates Biz Kidz Yuma, a hands-on educational program that teaches local students economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances, including practical experience in building resumes, job applications, and interview skills with support from local volunteers.
    • Delivers financial and workplace skills education to students
      Operates Biz Kidz Yuma, a hands-on educational program that teaches local students economic concepts, personal and business finance, and workplace skills such as resume building, job applications, and interview practice with support from local volunteers.
    • Youth Financial and Workforce Education
      Operates a hands-on educational program, Biz Kidz Yuma, teaching economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances to local students. This includes practical experience in building resumes, applying for jobs, and practicing interviews with local volunteers.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$364K
Contributions & grants$164K45%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$198K
expenses
Total expenses$333K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$338K
Cash$322K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$336K
Liquid reserves11.6 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KARINA JONES PRESIDENT AND CEO 40 $73K
board members · 10
  • ADRIAN ELDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRANDY WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
  • GLADYS BROWN — CHAIRMAN
  • GOWAN DECKEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN MCCAFFERTY — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN SPENCER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KENNY NELSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEGHAN SCOTT — BOARD MEMBER
  • REGINA TWOMEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • RHETT STALLWORTH — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 48

who they work with

  • 1st Bank Yuma Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Gold level ($2,000).
  • 1st Bank Yuma Partner — Benefactor sponsor of the 2023 Dinner & Auction event
  • AEA Federal Credit Union Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Silver level ($1,000).
  • APS Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Gold level ($2,000).
  • Ahern Rentals Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event as a Havana Sponsor.
  • Alexander Automotive Group Partner — Sponsor of the Mark Badgley Classic golf event.
  • Arizona Western College Funder — Gold Sponsor for the 2025 Dinner & Auction
  • Barkley Ag Enterprises Partner — Partner organization supporting United Way of Yuma County's programs
  • Bill Alexander Automotive Partner — Benefactor sponsor of the 2023 Dinner & Auction event
  • Chapman Funder — Gold Sponsor for the 2025 Dinner & Auction
  • Culligan Water of Yuma Funder — Silver Sponsor for the 2025 Dinner & Auction
  • Culligan Water of Yuma Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2024 Dinner & Auction
  • Dan & Mario Hogue Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Silver level ($1,000).
  • Evans Custom Concrete Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Silver level ($1,000).
  • FOX 9 DTV Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Benefactor level ($5,000).
  • Fisher Automotive Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Benefactor level ($5,000).
  • FlyYuma Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2024 Dinner & Auction
  • Freedom Dance Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Silver level ($1,000).
  • Holbrook Electric Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event as a Havana Sponsor.
  • Johnson Controls Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Gold level ($2,000).
  • KSWT Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Benefactor level ($5,000).
  • KYMA Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Benefactor level ($5,000).
  • Lydia Padilla & Associates Funder — Gold Sponsor for the 2025 Dinner & Auction
  • Lydia Padilla & Associates Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2024 Dinner & Auction
  • Noticias Telemundo 3 Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Benefactor level ($5,000).
  • PHD Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Silver level ($1,000).
  • Pacesetter Funder — Gold Sponsor for the 2025 Dinner & Auction
  • Pacesetter Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Gold level ($2,000).
  • RDO Equipment Co. Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event at the Silver level ($1,000).
  • School of Acrobatic & Gymnastic Arts Funder — Sponsored the 2018 "An Evening in Havana" event as a Havana Sponsor.
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