UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC

EIN: 042104017 501(c)(3)

WORCESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$8,047,199
Total Expenses
$9,224,079
Total Assets
$16,048,949
Net Assets
$13,855,711
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1920
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY J GARVIN
Phone
5087575631
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC, founded in 1920, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $9.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MA CONNECTS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,785,047

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM - THE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY. OUR WORK IS ORGANIZED AROUND EDUCATION, IMPROVING FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY, ADVANCING...

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COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM - THE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY. OUR WORK IS ORGANIZED AROUND EDUCATION, IMPROVING FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY, ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY, AND FOSTERING HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO MEET BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, PROTECTIVE SERVICES, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS' (UWCM) STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS, EVALUATE FUNDING PROPOSALS, SELECT THE HIGHEST QUALITY AGENCY PROGRAMS TO FUND, AND MONITOR PROGRAM RESULTS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM COMMUNITY IMPACT.DURING FY 2025, 40 FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVICES IN ONE OR MORE OF OUR FOCUS AREAS.DURING FY25, UWCM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED WAYS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVED AFTER SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME SUBGRANT FUNDING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE FUNDING WAS MADE AVAIALABLE FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF ACT. A TOTAL OF $2,186,500 WAS PROVIDED FOR 122 AGENCY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IN PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE. THIS FUNDING WAS PROVIDED TO HELP AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF AND INCREASE ACCESS TO LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT IMPORVE ACADEMIC, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $309,200

WOMEN'S INITIATIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM - THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON BUILDING, STRENGTHENING, AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONFIDENT AND SAFE ADOLESCENT GIRLS, AND HAS SUCCESSFULLY...

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WOMEN'S INITIATIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM - THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON BUILDING, STRENGTHENING, AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONFIDENT AND SAFE ADOLESCENT GIRLS, AND HAS SUCCESSFULLY BROUGHT ABOUT LASTING CHANGE. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, GRANTS FOR AREA PROGRAMS, DOLLAR $CHOLAR FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, AND SPONSORSHIP OF A COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT, THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE OF THE UNITED WAY IS A THRIVING VEHICLE OF CHANGE FOR GIRLS IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM FUNDED 11 COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SPONSORED 6 LOCAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THE DOLLAR $SCHOLAR PRGRAM RAN 16 SESSIONS WITH 725 STUDENTS AND 208 MENTORS.

Program 3
Expenses: $752,561

YOUTHCONNECT PROGRAM - YOUTHCONNECT WORCESTER PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, YEAR-ROUND, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND CULTURE TO ISOLATED AND UNDER-SERVED...

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YOUTHCONNECT PROGRAM - YOUTHCONNECT WORCESTER PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, YEAR-ROUND, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND CULTURE TO ISOLATED AND UNDER-SERVED WORCESTER YOUTH AGED 5-24. FOCUSING ON THE MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH RESIDING IN WORCESTER'S MOST AT RISK NEIGHBORHOODS, WE DO THIS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEAMLESS, INCLUSIVE YOUTH-SERVING CONSORTIUM. MODELED ON BEST PRACTICES AND UTILIZING A COMMON SYSTEM OF MEASURES TO DRIVE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES, THE PRGRAM IS BUILT ON A FRAMEWORK THAT DELIVERS POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY STABILITY. PARTNERS INCLUDE: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WORCESTER, FRIENDLY HOUSE, GIRLS INC. OF WORCESTER, YMCA OF CENTRAL MA, Y.O.U. INC., YWCA OF CENTRAL MA, AND WORCESTER YOUTH CENTER.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,502,318
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $378,171
Other Revenue $166,710
TOTAL REVENUE $8,047,199

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,121,569
Salaries & Benefits $2,036,116
Fundraising Expenses $825,432
Program Expenses $7,852,343
Other Expenses $5,066,394
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,224,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,047,199 $11,265,184 -0.3%
Expenses $9,224,079 $11,914,390 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,176,880 $-649,206 +0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
15
Employees
56
Volunteers
1853

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
10
$786,339
Total Directors
21
$222,533
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIMOTHY J GARVIN PRESIDENT AND CEO 35.00
Officer Director
$188,353 $34,180 $222,533
EDWARD H WHITE AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHE ANDERSON AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA PLATA-NINO AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN C TANACEA AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WATSON AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER RICHARDSON AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH P CARLSON AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL MASTROTOTARO CHAIR ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATILDE CASTIEL AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND CLYDE TALLEY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILAH H DOOLEY CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG BELANGER AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL MONARREZ AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY SPOFFORD AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUTHUKUMARAN JEEVANANTHAM AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARTI MADAN CHAIR OF WOMEN'S INITIATIV 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY MCNAMARA AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR GREG WEINER AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HELENIUS COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA MCCANDLESS AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HAYES CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$134,691 $24,749 $159,440
JENNIFER DAVIS CAREY EXEC. DIR - WORC EDUCATION 35.00
Officer
$138,996 $8,066 $147,062
LYNN CHENEY VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 35.00
Officer
$107,859 $22,959 $130,818
KERRY CONAGHAN VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY IMPACT 35.00
Officer
$105,450 $21,036 $126,486
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2025 $8,047,199 $9,224,079 $16,048,949 $-1,176,880
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $9,976,770 $9,169,788 $15,750,854 $806,982
2022 $8,484,458 $9,520,371 $13,855,278 $-1,035,913
2021 $12,267,996 $8,375,959 $17,606,516 $3,892,037
2020 $7,075,869 $6,419,124 $11,017,600 $656,745
2019 $5,512,097 $5,689,852 $10,665,159 $-177,755
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