UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CAMERON COUNTY

EIN: 741241385 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BROWNSVILLE, TX

Total Revenue
$1,436,178
Total Expenses
$1,401,063
Total Assets
$7,683,971
Net Assets
$7,215,805
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
WENDY DE LEON
Phone
9565486880
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CAMERON COUNTY, founded in 1955, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $7.2M represent 60 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CAMERON COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO "IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD".

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $260,717 Revenue: $123,727

EDUCATION: UNITED WAY WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH ENSURING A) CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL WITH LITERACY, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS; B) ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ARE...

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EDUCATION: UNITED WAY WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH ENSURING A) CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL WITH LITERACY, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS; B) ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ARE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS IN MATH AND READING; AND C) YOUNG PEOPLE GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR COLLEGE OR WORK. BASED ON TEXAS SCHOOL READINESS SCORES, UNITED WAY IS CLOSING THE GAP FOR CHIDREN ENTERING SCHOOL AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN REPEATING THE EARLY GRADES. THROUGH STRATEGIC DIALOGUES AND DATA REVIEW UNITED WAY IS GAINING AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR YOUTH TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND GAIN POST SECONDARY CREDENTIALS THAT LEAD TO GOOD PAYING JOBS.

Program 2
Expenses: $405,858

INCOME: THE UNITED WAY'S INCOME INITIATIVE PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY ALONG WITH FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. THE UNITED WAY HEADS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM CALLED THE "VOLUNTEER INCOME...

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INCOME: THE UNITED WAY'S INCOME INITIATIVE PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY ALONG WITH FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. THE UNITED WAY HEADS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM CALLED THE "VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE" (VITA), FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE COST OF INCOME TAX PREPARATION AS WELL AS PROMOTE THE AWARENESS OF TAX CREDITS THESE FAMILIES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR.

Program 3
Expenses: $355,923

HEALTH: THE UNITED WAY WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THOSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, ALONG WITH THE PROMOTION OF PREVENTATIVE MEASURES SUCH AS IMPROVED...

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HEALTH: THE UNITED WAY WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THOSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, ALONG WITH THE PROMOTION OF PREVENTATIVE MEASURES SUCH AS IMPROVED HEALTH AND FITNESS. THE UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $895,332
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $384,469
Other Revenue $156,377
TOTAL REVENUE $1,436,178

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $410,414
Salaries & Benefits $623,545
Fundraising Expenses $195,378
Program Expenses $1,024,440
Other Expenses $367,104
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,401,063

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,436,178 $1,388,673 +0.0%
Expenses $1,401,063 $1,368,397 +0.0%
Net Income $35,115 $20,276 +0.7%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
26
Volunteers
329935

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
$180,639
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANK ACEVEDO CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN COWEN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LIMAS IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS GARZA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEJANDRA ALDRETE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE CAVAZOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMERICA DE LA ROSA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALBERTO LOUIE DE LEON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CRAIG GROVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN LOYA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH RAMIREZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA TELLAM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY DE LEON PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$86,360 $13,141 $99,501
IRENE HINOJOSA FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$68,754 $12,384 $81,138
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 $1,436,178 $1,401,063 $7,683,971 $35,115
2024 $1,388,673 $1,368,397 $7,424,802 $20,276
2023 $1,542,077 $1,577,431 $7,239,530 $-35,354
2022 $1,244,304 $1,600,784 $7,197,662 $-356,480
2021 $7,391,334 $2,515,829 $7,802,617 $4,875,505
2020 $2,178,400 $1,767,258 $3,083,699 $411,142
2019 $1,629,317 $1,648,867 $2,574,795 $-19,550
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