UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTHERN TIER INC

EIN: 161451041 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CORNING, NY

Total Revenue
$4,453,360
Total Expenses
$3,950,558
Total Assets
$6,415,800
Net Assets
$3,653,042
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MALEAHA SMITH
Phone
6079363753
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTHERN TIER INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $4.0M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO UNITE AND PRIORITIZE RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERY PERSON AND FAMILY IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,007,695

CAMPAIGN ALLOCATIONS - UWST ADMINISTERS TWO PRIMARY TYPES OF FUNDING STREAMS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FUND GRANTS.ALLOCATIONS PROVIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS...

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CAMPAIGN ALLOCATIONS - UWST ADMINISTERS TWO PRIMARY TYPES OF FUNDING STREAMS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FUND GRANTS.ALLOCATIONS PROVIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAM FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS, SPECIFICALLY THOSE THAT ALIGN WITH UWST'S MAIN FOCUS AREAS: SOUTHERN TIER KIDS ON TRACK, SOUTHERN TIER SENIOR SUPPORTS, AND SOUTHERN TIER BASIC NEEDS. - SOUTHERN TIER KIDS ON TRACK TYPICALLY DEFINES FUNDING FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH AGES BIRTH TO 8 YEARS OLD, INCLUDING EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION, TARGETED SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMMING, AND PARENT SUPPORTS FOR CHILD SUCCESS. - SOUTHERN TIER SENIOR SUPPORTS IS DEFINED AS FUNDING FOR SERVICES THAT HELP OUR SENIOR POPULATION AGE SAFELY IN PLACE. THIS INCLUDES THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, OR IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN AND AROUND THE HOME. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THOSE WHO NEED HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO MEET THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OR TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. - SOUTHERN TIER BASIC NEEDS IS DEFIND AS FUNDING FOR SERVICES THAT HELP OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS. THIS INCLUDES THOSE NEEDING FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE NEEDING LONGER-TERM SHELTER, BOTH TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS.STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FUND GRANTS ARE USED TO ASSIST UWST IN ACHIEVING ITS STRATEGIC GOALS IN THE COMMUNITY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR UWST TO SEIZE UNANTICIPATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPACT OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR INVESTMENT CYCLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND ENABLES UWST TO CONSIDER PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO EXISTING PROGRAMS OR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT EXPERIENCE AN UNANTICIPATED, SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN CLIENT NEED WHICH, IF LEFT UNAIDED, COMPROMISES THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM. EXTRA CONSIDERATION CAN BE GIVEN TO THOSE PROPOSALS WHICH PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT ADVANCE UWST'S STRATEGIC INTERESTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $253,184

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REFLECTS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONDUCTING THE ALLOCATION (COMMUNITY INVESTMENT) FUNCTION. ALL PROGRAM INVESTMENTS ARE MADE IN A MATTER CONSISTENT WITH...

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REFLECTS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONDUCTING THE ALLOCATION (COMMUNITY INVESTMENT) FUNCTION. ALL PROGRAM INVESTMENTS ARE MADE IN A MATTER CONSISTENT WITH UWST'S FIVE INVESTMENT VALUES. THESE VALUES CONSIDER CLIENT NEED, PROGRAM RESULTS, FOCUSED ALIGNMENT WITH OUR STRATEGIC INTENT, EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES, AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT. ULTIMATE AUTHORITY FOR ALL PROGRAM INVESTMENTS RESTS WITH THE UWST BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THESE INVESTMENTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON DEMONSTRATION OF STRONG PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FIVE VALUE AREAS.

Program 3
Expenses: $87,743

COMMUNITY BUILDING - COMMUNITY BUILDING REFLECTS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO SOCIAL ISSUES.COMMUNITY BUILDING IS ABOUT AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS TO COLLECTIVELY...

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COMMUNITY BUILDING - COMMUNITY BUILDING REFLECTS THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO SOCIAL ISSUES.COMMUNITY BUILDING IS ABOUT AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS TO COLLECTIVELY SOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES. IT BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, ACADEMIA, NON-PROFITS, THE FAITH COMMUNITY AND OTHERS TO IDENTIFY AND TAKE STEPS TOWARDS SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES. UWST IS ENGAGED SPECIFICALLY IN A "COLLECTIVE IMPACT" FRAMEWORK, SERVING IN A BACKBONE CAPACITY, COORDINATING THESE COMMUNITY CHANGE EFFORTS.THIS WORK INCLUDES: - CONVENING THE COUNCILS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING PROGRAM INVESTMENTS TO ENSURE INTENDED OUTCOMES ARE ACHIEVED, AND EVALUATION OF RESULTS IS USED TO DRIVE THE DESIRED COMMUNITY CHANGE; - GATHERING CONSTITUENT VOICE AND FEEDBACK USED TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND DRIVE UWST-LED COMMUNITY CHANGE EFFORTS; - MEETING REGULARLY WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM OTHER VARIOUS SECTORS TO DEVELOP A SHARED VISION FOR CHANGE - A COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEM AND A JOINT APPROACH TO SOLUTIONS THROUGH AGREED UPON ACTIONS (COMMON AGENDA): - WORKING WITH OTHERS TO ENSURE AUTHENTIC IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON AGENDA AND MUTUALLY REINFORCING ACTIVITIES; - COLLECTING AND MEASURING RESULTS CONSISTENTLY ACROSS ALL PARTICIPANTS; AND - PROVIDING CONSISTENT AND OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE MANY PLAYERS TO BUILD TRUST, ASSURE MUTUAL OBJECTIVES, AND APPRECIATE COMMON MOTIVATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,204,144
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $201,457
Other Revenue $47,759
TOTAL REVENUE $4,453,360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,007,695
Salaries & Benefits $504,010
Fundraising Expenses $188,311
Program Expenses $3,348,622
Other Expenses $438,853
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,950,558

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,453,360 $3,947,187 +0.1%
Expenses $3,950,558 $3,757,863 +0.1%
Net Income $502,802 $189,324 +1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
5
Volunteers
692

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
7
$146,388
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID WALKER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE PIZZINI CHAIR-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HILLARY J AUSTIN IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYMON DANIELS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MEISNER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH BEZIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE CERVONI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLIN FORTIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLTON HILLMAN ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN HUBBARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDANA KAMMERUD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM KEPHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOLIE MCCARTHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVERY HAL NELSON III DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAYAL PATEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA RIDOSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN ROMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN HUGHES PRESIDENT & CEO (UNTIL 3/31/25) 40.00
Officer
$130,939 $15,449 $146,388
MALEAHA SMITH CEO (BEG. 4/1/25) 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $4,453,360 $3,950,558 $6,415,800 $502,802
2024 $3,947,187 $3,757,863 $6,523,711 $189,324
2023 $4,090,406 $4,140,491 $6,887,462 $-50,085
2022 $4,918,217 $4,362,940 $6,464,690 $555,277
2021 $4,453,407 $4,312,116 $6,340,498 $141,291
2020 $4,548,833 $4,571,595 $6,094,708 $-22,762
2019 $4,236,827 $4,076,051 $6,146,540 $160,776
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