UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY INC

Programs

1. Community impact - at united way of kenosha county (henceforth known as uwkc), we believe in the power of maximizing community impact by mobilizing the caring power of individuals and working in collaboration with local agency partners to make a critical difference in our community. We envision a kenosha county where all individuals are healthy, educated, and economically stable.uwkc impacts individuals and families in our local community by investing in a variety of local, state, and national united way initiatives, as well as various programs at our partner provider agencies. These combined efforts provide community solutions and deliver measurable results. Uwkc is guided by groups of volunteers who are responsible for governance, overseeing operations and the annual community investment process. The key focus areas for uwkc, both locally and nationally, are education, financial stability, and health. Uwkc addresses these areas in the following ways:educationhelping children and youth achieve their potentialgoals: children/youth improve academic achievement. Children/youth demonstrate positive engagement at school and in their community.education is the cornerstone of individual…

   $415,269 spentof which $155,000 as grants
   44% of program spending

2. Building our future is an educational "cradle to career" initiative that requires communities to work collectively to identify areas of weakness, marshal resources to solve problems, and use data to drive action and decision making that will lead to improved outcomes for students of all ages. Uwkc transferred fiscal sponsorship of this program to the kaba foundation as of january 1, 2023. Uwkc continues to support this initiative by serving as the employer of record and through collaboration, human resources, and administrative support.

   $367,506 spentof which $17,996 as grants$291,837 earned by the program
   39% of program spending

3. Community services and volunteerism - in addition to leading initiatives and supporting programs through the investment process, uwkc plays a role in ensuring that community members are also able to utilize their time and talents to make a difference. We do so in the following ways: volunteer convenor - uwkc is committed to helping kenosha county residents find alternative ways of giving in the community. Uwkc utilizes volunteers throughout the organization and values and realizes how important the gift of time can be to any non-profit organization. To source and publicize volunteer opportunities, uwkc utilizes a web-based platform called volunteer wisconsin. Nonprofits, government organizations, schools, civic groups, and community coalitions post volunteer opportunities, in-kind needs, and upcoming events. It is a place where individuals, families, and corporate teams can easily search and find opportunities to utilize their individual talents and meet their interests while making a local impact. In addition to fostering year-round volunteerism through volunteer wisconsin, uwkc organizes several volunteer efforts throughout each year to help connect individuals and employees…

   $86,444 spentof which $5,000 as grants
   9% of program spending

4. Mahone foundation the mary lou and arthur f. Mahone foundation (mahone foundation) was formed to provide educational opportunities for economically and academically deserving youth while supporting healthy lifestyle initiatives in communities of color. As of february 2025, united way of kenosha county has agreed to be the fiscal sponsor while the mahone foundation is awaiting the final determination of their application for 501(c)(3) status for exemption from federal income tax under the internal revenue code in order to support their growth and development and provide financial management and oversight.

   $54,333 spent
   6% of program spending

5. We processed $15,825 in donor-designated funds. Donor designated funds are contributions specifically directed by the donor to be forwarded to other nonprofit organizations, so united way acts simply as an agent that collects, processes and disburses the funds. We provide this service as a convenience to our donors. Designated agencies must complete and return an anti-terrorist compliance measures form and a copy of their irs determination letter must be on file in order for them to receive funds designated to them by uwkc donors during our annual fundraising campaign.

   $15,825 spentof which $15,825 as grants$2,329 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $939,377.