UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

EIN: 880071328 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

LAS VEGAS, NV

Total Revenue
$20,856,644
Total Expenses
$21,515,056
Total Assets
$11,053,077
Net Assets
$5,992,950
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
NV
Principal Officer
SAMUEL RUDD
Phone
7027342273
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $20.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION OR UNITED WAY) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A LOCAL VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED IN 1957 AND ITS OPERATIONS ARE PRIMARILY IN CLARK COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF MORE THAN 1,200 LOCAL, INDEPENDENT UNITED WAYS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO UNITE OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION IS INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CREATE A BETTER COMMUNITY FOR ALL. UNITED WAY IS WORKING WITH AND THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT NO ONE AGENCY CAN SOLVE ALONE. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS INNOVATIVE THINKING TO THE CONVERSATION, CREATING MOMENTUM THROUGH FUNDS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPORT TO SCALE THE WORK OF PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY. WITH THESE PARTNERS, UNITED WAY IS SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY BASED AGENDA. UNITED WAY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN SELECTING PARTNERS WITH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, PROVIDES THE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,122,227 Revenue: $136,000

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ADMINISTERS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING FOR EARLY EDUCATION AND PROVIDED RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE NEVADA...

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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ADMINISTERS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING FOR EARLY EDUCATION AND PROVIDED RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE NEVADA READY STATE PRE- KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AND NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK. THE GOAL OF UWSNS EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO, AND ENROLLMENT IN, HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CENTER-BASED AND HOME-BASED SETTINGS ACROSS THE STATE OF NEVADA. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE NV READY STATE PRE-K PROGRAM. IN 2024-2025, UWSN SUPPORTED 1,437 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH FREE PRESCHOOL SEATS AT PRIVATE AND INDEPENDENT EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE OF NEVADA. OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO ATTEND HIGH-QUALITY PREK PROGRAMS, FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR PARENTS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PRESCHOOLS TO EXPAND FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN THEIR CHILDS ACADEMIC JOURNEY, AND TRACKING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES. NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK IS A PEER-FOCUSED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME-BASED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS THAT INCLUDES PEER NETWORKING AND SUPPORT, CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING, SPONSORED FIELD TRIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS. IN 2024-2025, NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK ENSURED OVER 50 HOME-BASED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS HAD ACCESS TO KEY SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,750,806

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PROVIDES COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN SOUTHERN NEVADA. THE GOAL...

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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PROVIDES COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN SOUTHERN NEVADA. THE GOAL OF THE UWSN GRANT PROGRAM IS TO IDENTIFY CHARITABLE PROGRAMS THAT ARE EFFECTIVE AT HELPING STUDENTS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, THOSE THAT ARE EFFECTIVE AT HELPING PEOPLE FIND A PATHWAY INTO THE WORKFORCE, AND THOSE THAT HELP PEOPLE AVOID CRISES AND MAINTAIN HOUSEHOLD STABILITY. IN 2024-2025, UWSN MADE GRANTS TO 37 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES, INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF WORKERS WITH FULL-TIME WORK, AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES IN POVERTY IN SOUTHERN NEVADA. IN 2024-2025, COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS SUPPORTED 8,471 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AFTERSCHOOL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS; 7,068 STUDENTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND CAREER; 1,845 PEOPLE SUPPORTED WITH JOB TRAINING AND CAREER SKILLS TRAINING; 6,136 PEOPLE ASSISTED THROUGH CRISIS SUPPORT; AND 2,027 PEOPLE RECEIVED FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,614,559

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ENSURES THE AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY SUPPORT IN SOUTHERN NEVADA THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS PROVIDING FOOD, HOUSING, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS...

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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ENSURES THE AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY SUPPORT IN SOUTHERN NEVADA THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS PROVIDING FOOD, HOUSING, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO MAINTAIN HOUSEHOLD STABILITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA. UWSN ADMINISTERS PROJECT REACH, AN ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS; THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM, A FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROGRAM ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF MASS SHELTER, RENT ASSISTANCE, TEMPORARY SHELTER, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA; AND A SERIES OF CORPORATE CRISIS FUNDS, AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT WORKERS FACING A LIFE, MEDICAL, OR RELATED CRISIS. IN 2024-2025, UWSN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUPPORTED 37,077 PEOPLE WITH FOOD ASSISTANCE; 1,449 HOUSEHOLDS WITH RENT, MORTGAGE, HOTEL/MOTEL, OR SHELTER ASSISTANCE; 2,339 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ENERGY, GAS, WATER, AND SEWER BILLS; AND 28 PEOPLE WERE SUPPORTED WITH OTHER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,502,068
Program Service Revenue $136,000
Investment Income $216,361
Other Revenue $2,215
TOTAL REVENUE $20,856,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,628,844
Salaries & Benefits $3,641,388
Fundraising Expenses $1,079,040
Program Expenses $18,487,592
Other Expenses $3,196,049
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,515,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $20,856,644 $13,953,994 +0.5%
Expenses $21,515,056 $16,009,422 +0.3%
Net Income $-658,412 $-2,055,428 -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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
48
Volunteers
4277

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
8
$475,270
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
2
$342,474
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAMUEL RUDD PRESIDENT & 40.00
Officer
$208,916 $15,646 $224,562
AARON KROLIKOWSKI VP PROGRAMS 40.00
Key Emp
$158,842 $14,348 $173,190
KAREN ALONSO CHIEF ADVAN 40.00
Key Emp
$157,106 $12,178 $169,284
JANET QUINTERO CHIEF STRATE 40.00
Highest
$139,417 $12,572 $151,989
JULIAN HIGH PRES & CEO ( 40.00
Officer
$131,908 $8,847 $140,755
ZINA ALLEN VP HR (PREV) 40.00
Highest
$111,847 $9,817 $121,664
JULIE HOUCHINS SR. DIR EARL 40.00
Highest
$101,408 $9,152 $110,560
JAMES EKSTRAND CONTROLLER ( 40.00
Officer
$100,852 $9,101 $109,953
MICHAEL KATIGBAK CFO 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DON SNYDER CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE CARLSON VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PAGE TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DULCINEA RONGAVILLA SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY AGUERO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL AUGUSTINE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB BUNDICK DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN CORDOVA DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON DEMUS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORRIS JACKSON II DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY JONES DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILIAN LOPEZ DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN MACK DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRIE MERRITT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON PARKER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE ROGERS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SAVARDA DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTA SCHMITT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENETTE SUDDETH DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH SWISSMAN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL TOMPKINS DIRECTOR 4.00
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 $20,856,644 $21,515,056 $11,053,077 $-658,412
2024 $13,953,994 $16,009,422 $9,141,957 $-2,055,428
2023 $12,622,253 $13,272,515 $10,914,856 $-650,262
2022 $9,207,930 $12,129,847 $13,273,511 $-2,921,917
2021 $18,945,931 $11,178,334 $16,944,496 $7,767,597
2020 $11,163,397 $11,496,966 $9,594,470 $-333,569
2019 $16,308,310 $15,923,864 $11,388,202 $384,446
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