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UNITED WAY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
NOGALES, AZ · EIN 860667974 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE T20J · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · unitedwaysc.org
revenue
$107K
expenses
$78K
net assets
$171K
employees
0
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH AN ANNUAL CHARITY CAMPAIGN FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELFARE, YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

United Way of Santa Cruz County ignites the community to give, advocate, and volunteer to improve youth success, resident health, and family financial independence. They partner with various organizations to co-design collaborative programs and initiatives, focusing on addressing pressing community needs in Santa Cruz County, California.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $33K
    ADULT AND YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAMS; PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR TEACHING BASIC SKILLS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND MEDIATION TO CRIME VICTIMS, AND SERVICES FOR HOME BOUND ADULTS. PROGRAMS ARE ALSO DESIGNED FOR EDUCATING TEEN PARENTS, PREVENTING JUBENILE DELINQUENCY AND PROMOTING LEADERSHIP.
  2. #2 $13K
    DIAPER FUND PROGRAM; PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENSURE ANY FAMILY IN DIAPER NEED HAS REASONABLE ACCESS TO AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DIAPERS AND WIPES FOR THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN IN, TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT DIAPER FUND THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE AND INFORMATIVE EFFORT, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS REGARDING THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference
An annual full-day event planned by youth, for youth, dedicated to empowering young people, promoting mental wellness, and building resilience in the community.
Jóvenes Sanos
A youth-led initiative that empowers young people to lead programs, advocate for mental health, and create safe spaces where youth voices are centered and celebrated.
United 2020 - Bold Community Plan
A 5-year strategic plan to make measurable improvements in youth success, family financial stability, and health in Santa Cruz County, with progress tracked in collaboration with Applied Survey Research.
United 4 Youth
A community empowerment model that assembles teams of nonprofits to co-design innovative collaborative programs for high-needs youth, focusing on education, health, economic sustainability, and community connection.
What to Be
A weekly radio program on KSQD focused on career exploration, transitioning to be overseen by United Way of Santa Cruz County.
Your Future Is Our Business
Provides work-based learning and career exploration services for students, transitioning to be overseen by United Way of Santa Cruz County.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Educational Resource Provision 2 activities
    • Child Support Services for Educational and Life Success
      Meets the immediate needs of children to support their success in school and in life through direct services and community resource coordination.
    • Child Support Services for Educational and Life Success
      Meets the immediate needs of children to support their success in school and in life through targeted direct services.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
    • Community Volunteer Engagement
      Facilitates volunteer opportunities for community members, engaging over 3,000 volunteers in activities such as fundraising and fund allocation to address family hardships.
    • Community Volunteer Engagement
      Facilitates volunteer opportunities for community members, engaging over 3,000 volunteers in fundraising and fund allocation activities aimed at addressing family hardships.
  • Community Health Access Expansion 2 activities
    • Health Services Access Improvement
      Improves access to necessary health services for children and adults in Santa Cruz County through coordinated programs and community partnerships.
    • Health Services Access Program
      Improves access to necessary health services for children and adults in Santa Cruz County through coordinated care initiatives and community partnerships.
  • School-Based Youth Workshops and Curriculum Programs 2 activities
    • Work-Based Learning and Career Exploration Programs
      Oversees work-based learning and career exploration initiatives, including the weekly radio program "What to Be" on KSQD, which begins operations on July 1, 2026.
    • Work-Based Learning and Career Exploration Programs
      Oversees work-based learning and career exploration initiatives, including the weekly radio program "What to Be" on KSQD, aimed at engaging youth in career development.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Employment Support for Families
      Provides support to families to achieve, maintain, and improve employment as part of broader poverty reduction efforts in Santa Cruz County.
    • Employment Support for Families
      Provides direct support to families to help them achieve, maintain, and improve employment as part of broader poverty reduction efforts in Santa Cruz County.
    • Youth Mental Wellness Conference (Cultivating HOPE)
      Hosts the annual Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference, a full-day, youth-planned event that empowers young people through interactive workshops, peer-led dialogues, and resource sharing focused on mental wellness and community resilience. The conference provides a space for youth to raise awareness about mental health, explore coping strategies, and foster hope.
    • Youth Mental Wellness Conference (Cultivating HOPE)
      Hosts the annual Cultivating HOPE Youth Mental Wellness Conference, a full-day, youth-planned event that empowers young people through interactive workshops, peer-led dialogues, and resource booths focused on mental wellness, coping strategies, and community resilience.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$107K
Contributions & grants$63K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$176K
Cash$165K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$171K
Liquid reserves25.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 11
  • ANGELICA CANTO — SECRETARY
  • CHUCK THOMAS — SPOKESPERSON
  • DAVID BARRAZA — TREASURER
  • JEAN MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN FANNING — DIRECTOR
  • LETICIA ESTRADA — DIRECTOR
  • MARCELA CHAVEZ — EXEC DIRECTO
  • MELISSA LUNDERVILLE — DIRECTOR
  • NORMA LUCERO — PRESIDENT
  • ROY BERMUDEZ — DIRECTOR
  • TONY ESTRADA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Applied Survey Research Partner — Works with Applied Survey Research to measure community progress toward United 2020 goals and analyze local data.
  • Jóvenes Sanos Partner — Youth program of United Way Santa Cruz County.
  • Living Evolution Partner — Collaborates on the Cultivating HOPE conference.
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Partner — Collaborates on the Cultivating HOPE conference.
  • Santa Cruz County Office of Education Partner — Supports the Cultivating HOPE conference.
  • Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Partner — Partner organization providing volunteer opportunity listings and support.
  • Your Future Is Our Business Partner — Assumed oversight of programs and services after the organization concluded operations.
  • local program partners Partner — Collaborates with local program partners to tackle poverty, support youth success, and improve health access.