UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC

Programs

1. PROGRAM: Community Stability and Crisis Response --- DESCRIPTION: A robust, safe community can strengthen and enhance its members' lives, affording them the tools to thrive. Services provided in this impact area include aging and senior support, improving the built environment, disability services, community building, disaster preparedness & response, justice, and safety. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED:124,425 individuals rebuilt their lives with dignity and resilience after a crisis or disaster. 11,329 became informed, empowered citizens who understand their rights and responsibilities better. - [311 - grants]

   $14,258,139 spentof which $13,112,567 as grants
   22% of program spending

2. PROGRAM: Early Child and Youth Success --- DESCRIPTION: When kids are safe, nurtured, and ready to learn, they are more likely to graduate, succeed, and become productive citizens. Services provided in this impact area include child welfare, early childhood education, and K-12 & out-of-schooltime. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 146,726 youths were equipped with the academic tools and confidence to succeed, 24,591 parents received the tools to better nurture their children's development. - [200 - Grants]

   $14,172,593 spentof which $13,033,894 as grants
   22% of program spending

3. PROGRAM: Health and Well-being --- DESCRIPTION: Being healthy is vital for children to grow and develop, and for adults to live a full and productive quality of life. Services provided in this area include access to healthcare, behavioral health and substance abuse, disability services, and physical health. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 440,236 individuals accessed quality healthcare services, 410,900 individuals prioritized and received mental health care needed for healing and growth. - [203 - Grants]

   $13,277,254 spentof which $12,210,492 as grants
   21% of program spending

4. PROGRAM: Basic Needs --- DESCRIPTION: By supporting people's basic needs, we are helping people now so they can be better positioned to become independent later. Services provided in this impact area include crisis intervention, food security, housing security, and legal assistance. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 418,964 individuals had their essential needs met. 50,562 individuals secured safe, affordable housing.- [145 - Grants]

   $14,907,814 spentof which $13,710,044 as grants
   23% of program spending

5. PROGRAM: Jobs and Financial Mobility --- DESCRIPTION: If families and individuals have a secure financial footing, they are less likely to require other services and more likely to succeed. Services provided in this area include jobs, financial education, and a financial safety net. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 6,344 individuals were equipped with resources to build long-term financial security, 17,856 obtained meaningful employment that support economic stability - [58 - Grants]

   $2,524,022 spentof which $2,321,229 as grants
   4% of program spending

6. Coordination and navigation services are performed by the United Way 211, a 24-hour multi-channel information and referral service available to Missouri and Southwest Illinois residents by phone, email, chat, text or self-service via online resource database. United Way 211 connects callers with community resources, volunteer opportunities, and critical information 24/7 and during times of natural or man-made disaster. Training Community Resource Navigators also assist inquirers in identifying and accessing essential health and human service resources. United Way 211's resource database is the most comprehensive in the state of MO and in our 9 county region in Southwest Illinois with over 2,500 agencies and 28,000+ services. Since its inaugural year in 2007, 211 has received more than 2.7 million contacts. In 2025, 211 received over 200,000 requests for assistance and over 50,000 web searches. Needs identified and assessed ranged from basic needs like rent, utilities and food, to employment and government benefits, services for seniors and much, much more.

   $2,904,487 spent
   5% of program spending

7. Volunteer Center: The United Way oversees the region's Volunteer Center, which is dedicated to creating and facilitating meaningful service projects, skill-based opportunities, leadership experiences, and family volunteering options that benefit our community. The Center also offers volunteer management training to equip nonprofit organizations across Missouri and Illinois with best practices for effectively recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers. In the 2025 fiscal year, the Volunteer Center organized 102 service projects that engaged 7,957 volunteers, resulting in 9,713 hours of service to the local community. Additionally, the Center successfully recruited 6,631 new volunteers and formed partnerships with 54 new agencies. It also promoted 2,766 volunteer opportunities in the local region through its online platform, STLVolunteer.org."

   $671,130 spent
   1% of program spending

8. Philanthropic Services: This includes expenditures relating to the creation and implementation of tailored back office and advisory services for donor-directed investments that fall outside of the traditional campaign structure. These services include disbursement of charitable giving, development of giving strategy, impact monitoring and reporting, and management of donor-directed programming.

   $781,171 spent
   1% of program spending

The 8 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $63,496,610.