THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER DAYTON AREA

EIN: 310536658 501(c)(3)

DAYTON, OH

Total Revenue
$3,020,879
Total Expenses
$3,502,735
Total Assets
$10,547,716
Net Assets
$8,918,721
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1942
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
THOMAS E KELLEY JR
Phone
9372253001
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER DAYTON AREA, founded in 1942, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD A UNITED COMMUNITY TO UPLIFT OUR NEIGHBORS. UNITED WAY GENERATES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO MEET LOCAL NEEDS AND MAKE LASTING IMPROVEMENT TO THE REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,386,816 Revenue: $33,602

FUND GRANTS, DONOR DESIGNATIONS, AND VOLUNTEER CONNECTION: UNITED WAY FUNDS LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF...

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FUND GRANTS, DONOR DESIGNATIONS, AND VOLUNTEER CONNECTION: UNITED WAY FUNDS LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS STUDY THE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND MAKE TOUGH DECISIONS ON HOW BEST TO MEET THE NEEDS AND FILL GAPS WITH GRANTS FROM UNITED WAY FUNDS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THESE PROGRAMS SERVED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE DAYTON REGION.

Program 2
Expenses: $511,245 Revenue: $279,984

UNITED WAY'S HELPLINK 2-1-1 IS A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE PROVIDED 24-HOURS-A-DAY, 365-DAYS-A-YEAR. HELPLINK 2-1-1 MAINTAINS THE REGION'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF...

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UNITED WAY'S HELPLINK 2-1-1 IS A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE PROVIDED 24-HOURS-A-DAY, 365-DAYS-A-YEAR. HELPLINK 2-1-1 MAINTAINS THE REGION'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND IS CONNECTED WITH SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND COUNTY. HELPLINK OFFERS INFORMATION, REFERRALS, ADVOCACY AND SCHEDULES APPOINTMENTS FOR THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAM AND CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO DISLOCATED WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. HELPLINK 2-1-1 PROVIDES AN AFTER-HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE FOR NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CASE CONSULTATION SERVICE FOR FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, HELPLINK 2-1-1 RECEIVED 56,896 CALLS AND PROVIDED 45,444 REFERRALS FOR VARIOUS NEEDS. ALSO THROUGH OUR SEARCHABLE DATABASE ONLINE WE RECEIVED 9,897 ONLINE SITE VISITS WITH 4,113 SEARCHES FOR RESOURCES. OUR TOP 3 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE FELL INTO THESE THREE CATEGORIES; RENT PAYMENT ASSISTANCE 14,149, UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE 8,626, AND FOOD PANTRIES 7,047. ALSO ESTABLISHED A DATA DASHBOARD THROUGH 211 COUNTS TO SHOW THE MINIMUM NEEDS IN OUR 9 COUNTY AREA: MONTGOMERY, GREENE, PREBLE, CLARK, CHAMPAIGN, MADISON, MUSKINGUM, MORGAN, AND PERRY COUNTIES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES BY ZIP CODE, COUNTY.

Program 3
Expenses: $213,025 Revenue: $190,904

DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER DAYTON AREA, THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND FREEDOM SCHOOLS PROGRAM, SERVED STUDENTS AT THREE SITES THROUGHOUT MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO...

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DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER DAYTON AREA, THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND FREEDOM SCHOOLS PROGRAM, SERVED STUDENTS AT THREE SITES THROUGHOUT MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO. DURING THE SUMMER BREAK FROM SCHOOL, THE FREEDOM SCHOOLS PROGRAM PROVIDES READING AND LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND PLAYS A MUCH NEEDED ROLE IN HELPING TO CURB SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,369,872
Program Service Revenue $504,490
Investment Income $34,086
Other Revenue $112,431
TOTAL REVENUE $3,020,879

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,108,051
Salaries & Benefits $1,619,072
Fundraising Expenses $998,540
Program Expenses $2,272,441
Other Expenses $775,612
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,502,735

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,020,879 $3,268,966 -0.1%
Expenses $3,502,735 $4,101,940 -0.1%
Net Income $-481,856 $-832,974 -0.4%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
45
Volunteers
669

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
4
$170,425
Total Directors
17
$170,425
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS KELLEY PRESIDENT/CEO/BOARD SEC 40.00
Officer Director
$162,672 $7,753 $170,425
MARY GARMAN BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE RODRIGUEZ IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE MARSHALL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MARTIN VICE CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALDINE PEGUES DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL DORSTEN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GROSS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT LEWIS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM RITCHIE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SMITH TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENYA TAYLOR DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE WALSH DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY WOLSKI DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEIRDRA YOCUM DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALI CARR-CHELLMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER WASHINGTON DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$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 $3,020,879 $3,502,735 $10,547,716 $-481,856
2024 $3,268,966 $4,101,940 $10,968,826 $-832,974
2023 $4,241,843 $4,348,404 $11,372,737 $-106,561
2022 $4,740,702 $4,378,840 $10,543,430 $361,862
2021 $4,531,487 $4,293,055 $12,520,791 $238,432
2020 $5,267,627 $5,031,638 $10,736,895 $235,989
2019 $5,734,406 $6,245,912 $11,090,916 $-511,506
2018 $5,970,440 $6,357,918 $11,417,821 $-387,478
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