UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC

EIN: 526016589 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

SALISBURY, MD

Total Revenue
$1,730,207
Total Expenses
$1,719,084
Total Assets
$1,571,493
Net Assets
$997,635
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1944
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
PAMELA R GREGORY
Phone
4107425143
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC, founded in 1944, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DORCHESTER, SOMERSET, WICOMICO AND WORCESTER COUNTIES WITH DIRECT AND PARTNER RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY SO ALL NEIGHBORS CAN THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $565,720

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INVESTS CONTRIBUTIONS IN THREE IMPACT AREAS. 1) HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SUCCEED IN LEARNING TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL; 2) PROVIDING...

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INVESTS CONTRIBUTIONS IN THREE IMPACT AREAS. 1) HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SUCCEED IN LEARNING TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL; 2) PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND CRISIS HELP AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SECURITY AND STABILITY; 3) IMPROVING ACCESS TO AND AWARENESS OF LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT ALL NEIGHBORS IN ACHIEVING BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS.COMPREHENSIVE STEWARDSHIP OF DONORS' DOLLARS IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DIRECTED TO LOCAL PROGRAMS SERVING THESE AREAS OF GREAT NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR COMMITTEE MEMBERS INVEST THEIR TIME AND ENERGY TO VISIT WITH APPLICANTS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR WORK AND PROGRAMS AND REVIEW EACH APPLICATION INCLUDING BUDGETS, OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES IN MEETING LOCAL NEEDS. FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ALLOCATED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AND BUDGET, AND ARE DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO APPROVED NONPROFIT PARTNERS. THE PROCESS ASSURES UNITED WAY DONORS THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE BEING INVESTED AS EQUITABLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE IN LOCAL NONPROFITS AND DIRECT PROGRAMS WHICH ARE ADDRESSING CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EMPOWERING LOCAL NEIGHBORS. IN THE 2024-25 YEAR, UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE AND 37 NONPROFIT PARTNERS RECEIVED FUNDING SUPPORT FOR 57 PROGRAMS SERVING LOWER EASTERN SHORE RESIDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $736,627

UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT PROGRAMS AND IS ACTIVE IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, INCLUDING FOR 2024-25:THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR BIRTH-FIVE...

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UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT PROGRAMS AND IS ACTIVE IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, INCLUDING FOR 2024-25:THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR BIRTH-FIVE, INCLUDING THE SMARTSTART COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEM TO ENCOURAGE NEWBORN ENROLLMENTS, COLLEGIATE STUDENT UNITED WAY CLUB, WELLNESS MADE EASY HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAM, READ TO SUCCEED AND READ WITH ME READING PROGRAMS FOR PRE-K THROUGH 3RD GRADE STUDENTS, RIDE UNITED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM, WOMEN UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS AFFINITY/VOLUNTEER GROUPS, HOLIDAY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, ADDICTION AWARENESS YOUTH ART COMPETITION, MARYLAND ALICE REPORT, DATA TOOLS AND FACILITATED SIMULATIONS, NONPROFIT TRAINING AND SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES.UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE ALSO OPERATES THE GET CONNECTED VOLUNTEER CENTER, AS THE DESIGNATED VOLUNTEER CENTER FOR THE LOWER SHORE OF MARYLAND, TO CONNECT ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER WITH ABOUT 200 LOCAL NONPROFITS ACROSS THE REGION, PROVIDING FREE ACCESS TO EVERYONE TO MANAGE AND TRACK VOLUNTEER IMPACT. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE IS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE IS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS TO ELEVATE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE ANNUAL LOWER SHORE NONPROFIT SUMMIT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS AND STAFF, AND BOARD LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM TO ENSURE FEDERAL FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TIMELY AND EQUITABLY TO LOWER SHORE NONPROFITS SERVING NEIGHBORS FACING FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,409,441
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $177,912
Other Revenue $142,854
TOTAL REVENUE $1,730,207

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $565,720
Salaries & Benefits $568,876
Fundraising Expenses $256,198
Program Expenses $1,302,347
Other Expenses $584,488
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,719,084

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,730,207 $1,874,503 -0.1%
Expenses $1,719,084 $1,735,602 0.0%
Net Income $11,123 $138,901 -0.9%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
13
Volunteers
2186

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
$207,126
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELE CANOPII DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA WHITED CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY STRAND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK RUDNICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MENGASON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HASSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GADDIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN FIDDLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE FARROW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW CHANCE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS MUMFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI GREEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA R GREGORY PRESIDENT/CEO (NONVOTING) 40.00
Officer
$93,370 $16,829 $110,199
STEVEN FULKROD FINANCE MANAGER/RESIDENT AGENT (NONVOTING) 40.00
Officer
$80,252 $16,675 $96,927
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 $1,730,207 $1,719,084 $1,571,493 $11,123
2024 $1,874,503 $1,735,602 $1,554,364 $138,901
2023 $1,593,550 $1,731,887 $1,464,905 $-138,337
2022 $2,000,532 $1,732,884 $1,302,045 $267,648
2021 $1,902,358 $1,520,527 $1,111,551 $381,831
2020 $2,277,655 $1,912,254 $867,228 $365,401
2019 $1,908,998 $2,197,218 $890,794 $-288,220
2018 $2,255,658 $2,297,852 $932,330 $-42,194
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