UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN INC

EIN: 060646761 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NEW HAVEN, CT

Total Revenue
$14,943,217
Total Expenses
$12,715,725
Total Assets
$11,714,991
Net Assets
$8,595,275
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1953
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
JENNIFER HEATH
Phone
2037722010
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN INC, founded in 1953, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $14.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $12.7M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN BRINGS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER TO CREATE SOLUTIONS TO OUR REGION'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, GROUNDED IN RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE. WE SERVE AS A CATALYST TO EXPAND SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND MAKE THEM MORE EFFECTIVE; WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE LIVES AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE; AND WE CREATE A GREATER SENSE OF CONNECTEDNESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMMON GOOD. WE STRIVE TO MEET PEOPLE'S IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND CREATE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS, UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN SERVED MORE THAN 97,000 PEOPLE IN OUR REGION IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,021,208 Revenue: $35,124

UNITED WAY CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET BY INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF AND ACCESS TO THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD AND SHELTER. AS THE BACKBONE OF...

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UNITED WAY CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET BY INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF AND ACCESS TO THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD AND SHELTER. AS THE BACKBONE OF THE GREATER NEW HAVEN COORDINATED ACCESS NETWORK, UNITED WAY IS AT THE CENTER OF A COLLECTIVE EFFORT OF PROVIDERS AND STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS NINETEEN TOWNS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. UNITED WAY ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHY FOOD DURING SCHOOL VACATION WEEKS AND IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

Program 2

WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON HELPING CHILDREN GROW, LEARN, AND THRIVE BY SUPPORTING HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES BEGINNING AT BIRTH. WE MANAGE AN EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FULL-DAY...

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WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON HELPING CHILDREN GROW, LEARN, AND THRIVE BY SUPPORTING HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES BEGINNING AT BIRTH. WE MANAGE AN EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR CHILD CARE AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR EIGHTY-EIGHT INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR SECURE START INTIATIVE PROVIDES CLASSES AND COACHING TO HELP PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS CREATE STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. WE ARE ALSO LEADING A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AROUND EARLY CHILDHOOD IN NEW HAVEN, AND PROVIDING GRANTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF CHILD CARE IN NEW HAVEN. WE ALSO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, HELPING TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO MEET YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEARNING NEEDS AND PROMOTE THEIR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE SERVE AS THE MANAGING PARTNER FOR THE NEW HAVEN TUTORING INITIATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES MATH AND LITERACY TUTORING DURING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS.

Program 3

UNITED WAY IS ALSO WORKING TO GET MORE PEOPLE ON FIRM FINANCIAL FOOTING BY CONNECTING THEM TO JOB TRAINING AND JOB SUPPORTS THAT LEAD TO QUALITY JOBS, AS WELL AS CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH FINANCIAL...

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UNITED WAY IS ALSO WORKING TO GET MORE PEOPLE ON FIRM FINANCIAL FOOTING BY CONNECTING THEM TO JOB TRAINING AND JOB SUPPORTS THAT LEAD TO QUALITY JOBS, AS WELL AS CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH FINANCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ALLOW THEM TO SAVE FOR THEIR PERSONAL GOALS, SUCH AS FREE TAX ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES. UNITED WAY ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,684,421
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $223,672
Other Revenue $35,124
TOTAL REVENUE $14,943,217

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,217,226
Salaries & Benefits $3,395,641
Fundraising Expenses $733,971
Program Expenses $11,021,208
Other Expenses $1,102,858
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,715,725

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,943,217 $12,642,278 +0.2%
Expenses $12,715,725 $11,717,734 +0.1%
Net Income $2,227,492 $924,544 +1.4%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
45
Volunteers
4208

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
3
$401,157
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNA ALLEGRETTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON BATSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN JACKSON BONTEMPO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN BOWIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENZO BOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERMAINE BROOKSHIRE JR OUTGOING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER CALABRESE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NITZA DIAZ-CANDELO OUTGOING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODIE DRISCOLL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM HARRIS DIRECTOR (UNTIL 04/20/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HENRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY HODGSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE MERKLE-WARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMEIKA MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH MEYERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN PEART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENNY RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN J SOLECKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA SUTTON-WALLACE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE TANBEE-SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA WARDLAW DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/22/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WILSON DIRECTOR (UNTIL 05/13/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HEATH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 45.00
Officer
$203,927 $23,874 $227,801
CHRISTINA FERNANDES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TR 45.00
Officer
$125,782 $47,574 $173,356
MARIA ARNOLD CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 45.00
Highest
$143,681 $7,024 $150,705
KELLY LANDINO VICE PRESIDENT - ECONOMIC 45.00
Highest
$128,537 $29,737 $158,274
ALYSON FOX VICE PRESIDENT - COMMUNITY 45.00
Highest
$126,610 $17,802 $144,412
SHELLY HICKS VICE PRESIDENT - EDUCATION 45.00
Highest
$117,611 $14,782 $132,393
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 $14,943,217 $12,715,725 $11,714,991 $2,227,492
2024 $12,642,278 $11,717,734 $9,138,908 $924,544
2023 $10,142,741 $9,889,229 $7,621,027 $253,512
2022 $11,335,998 $10,523,102 $7,094,504 $812,896
2021 $9,367,710 $8,595,640 $6,322,611 $772,070
2020 $9,468,127 $8,755,387 $4,993,259 $712,740
2019 $7,696,100 $6,643,263 $3,573,170 $1,052,837
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