UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI INC

EIN: 440595184 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

JEFFERSON CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$3,270,124
Total Expenses
$2,920,344
Total Assets
$4,650,032
Net Assets
$2,855,362
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1925
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LEE KNERNSCHIELD
Phone
5736364100
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI INC, founded in 1925, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN THE MID-MISSOURI AREA BY LEADING AND COORDINATING A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. 26 PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SUBMIT ANNUAL APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING FROM THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI (UWCEMO).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,581,653 Revenue: $2,895,976

THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI (UWCEMO) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS TWO OF THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES TWENTY-SIX PUBLIC CHARITABLE PARTNER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS FOR THE...

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THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI (UWCEMO) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS TWO OF THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES TWENTY-SIX PUBLIC CHARITABLE PARTNER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS FOR THE PARTNER AGENCIES OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR ONE OF THE FOCUS AREAS LISTED BELOW. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PARTNER AGENCY AND THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT APPLICANTS PURPOSE AND NEEDS AND AWARDS AN ALLOCATION OR GRANT BASED ON CAMPAIGN PLEDGES. UWCEMO FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS WHEN MAKING ALLOCATION AND GRANT AWARD DECISIONS: A.EDUCATION-HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. B. INCOME-PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. C.HEALTH-IMPROVING INDIVIDUALS HEALTH THROUGH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $81,395 Revenue: $65,000

IN CY 2025, UNITED WAY CORDINATED AN INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE RECEIVE QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, AIDING...

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IN CY 2025, UNITED WAY CORDINATED AN INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE RECEIVE QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, AIDING PARENTS IN POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES AND FACILITATING STRONG TRANSITIONS INTO KINDERGARTEN, THE INITIATIVE LAYS A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,237 Revenue: $500

FUNDS WERE USED TO FORM THE COLE COUNTY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER COALITION. THIS COALITION IS TO ENSURE THE COLE COUNTY COMMUNITY HAS A VOLUNTEER COALITION ORGANIZED AND PREPARED TO...

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FUNDS WERE USED TO FORM THE COLE COUNTY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER COALITION. THIS COALITION IS TO ENSURE THE COLE COUNTY COMMUNITY HAS A VOLUNTEER COALITION ORGANIZED AND PREPARED TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND TO FUTURE DISASTERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,235,747
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $50,089
Other Revenue $-15,712
TOTAL REVENUE $3,270,124

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,150,072
Salaries & Benefits $543,870
Fundraising Expenses $178,035
Program Expenses $2,666,285
Other Expenses $226,402
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,920,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,270,124 $2,910,629 +0.1%
Expenses $2,920,344 $2,682,688 +0.1%
Net Income $349,780 $227,941 +0.5%
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
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
10
Volunteers
2195

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
6
$113,578
Total Directors
27
$113,578
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEE KNERNSCHIELD PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$106,353 $7,225 $113,578
ANN BAX PAST PRESIDE 20.00
$10,696 $0 $10,696
CASSANDRA ATCHISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRENTON BARBOUR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG BEXTEN FORMER CHAI 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG CALLAHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY CHUTE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DOWNEY EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK DUNCAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN FREEMAN VICE CHAIRMA 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB GILBERT CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN HECKMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY HOGG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY HUHMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE HUHN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYANN KAMPETER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUBREY KRCMAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE LEHMEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY MOORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK SCHNIEDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE SHIMMENS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY STUCKENSCHNEIDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT TATUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET WEAR-ENLOE EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIEF ERIC WILDE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREAKA YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $3,270,124 $2,920,344 $4,650,032 $349,780
2024 $2,910,629 $2,682,688 $4,302,372 $227,941
2023 $2,734,263 $2,754,940 $4,074,971 $-20,677
2022 $2,586,593 $2,513,770 $3,919,639 $72,823
2021 $2,463,523 $2,631,330 $3,817,409 $-167,807
2020 $2,453,339 $2,584,701 $3,959,873 $-131,362
2019 $2,836,601 $2,315,099 $4,069,653 $521,502
2018 $2,177,894 $1,989,251 $3,431,327 $188,643
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