United Way grants unveiled
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Nathan Pyles summarizes his recent presentation in Janesville on nuclear weapons. Find more information at CTBTO.org *** Gail Graham, president of the United Way of North Rock County, discusses allocations from the United Way fund. The United Way of North Rock County website is www.uwnrc.org
Podcast Episode
The United Way of North Rock County is announcing it's grant allocations for the next two years. The money will be distributed to 62 programs and 30 agencies in 2010 and again in 2011. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
To donate
United Way of North Rock County's fundraising campaign so far has raised $605,121, which is 45 percent of the $1.35 million goal.
People still can donate by visiting www.uwnrc.org, stopping in at the United Way office, 205 N. Main St., Suite 101, Janesville, or by calling (608) 757-3040.
United Way income
The United Way of North Rock County estimates the following:
Revenue
-- Campaign goal: $1,361,261
-- Other income: $124,115
Subtotal: $1,485,376
Expenses
-- Anticipated uncollectible pledges: -$161,469
-- Donations designated to specific agencies by donors: -$97,757
-- Unrealized interest income: -$16,736
Subtotal: -$275,962
Anticipated net income: $1,209,414
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JANESVILLE — More than $722,000 will be awarded by the United Way of North Rock County to 62 programs and 30 agencies in 2010 and again in 2011.
The grant money is being invested in four impact areas—education, income, health and families—plus a few other grants.
The income category will get the biggest chunk—$271,150—to help people meet basic needs and to build and sustain self-sufficiency. This includes the drop-in care at the Rock County Job Center led by Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties, tuition assistance at the Janesville Community Day Care Center and disaster services at the American Red Cross of South Central Wisconsin.
"Covering basic needs right now is the biggest need in our community," said Sue Conley, impact council chairwoman.
It made sense to give United Way dollars to programs that could leverage other resources and programming that would help people secure or stay in a job, she said.
Programs that build and sustain families and communities were awarded the second largest piece—$191,250. Among the 10 partners receiving family funding are the YWCA Alternatives to Violence and CARE House programs plus the senior companion program operated by Senior Services of Rock County.
"If you look at the list (of grant recipients), you see a lot of children's programming and family respite care. It's really all about trying to keep families whole and strong," Conley said.
Another $139,00 will be invested in programs that focus on education, $112,950 will go to health-related programs and $7,500 into other grants.
Grant requests of $931,307 exceeded total grants awarded by nearly $210,000, said Janine Peterson, United Way vice president. That made deciding where dollars go even more difficult for hundreds of volunteers involved in the process.
"It's really hard," Conley said.
But United Way has created a point system that helps guide volunteers, who are well prepared and do a great job, she said.
"They know about the programs, what needs in the community are and how these program will try and help meet those needs," Conley said.
In addition to money being distributed to partners, the local United Way will receive nearly $500,000 during both 2010 and 2011. The money will be used to operate its First Call, Community Impact and Volunteer Network programs, pay for administration and support services and contribute to United Way Worldwide and United Way of Wisconsin.
Funding is based on United Way's anticipated income of $1.2 million that comes from campaign pledges and other income, said Lynn Gardinier, United Way board chair.
On average, United Way historically knows it won't be able to collect about 7.5 percent of pledges made, said Gail Graham, United Way president.
So to keep funding at its current level, money from the raffle of the last Janesville-built Tahoe has been set aside to make up for projected losses—$33,000 for each the next two years.
United Way grants
The United Way of North Rock County anticipates awarding the following amounts to community agencies in 2010 and again in 2011:
United Way
-- Administration and other support services: $232,661
-- Community impact: $121,328
-- First Call: $60,894
-- Volunteer Network: $59,006
-- Payments to United Way Worldwide and United Way of Wisconsin: $13,500
Total: $487,389
YWCA of Rock County
-- Alternatives to Violence: $44,000
-- CARE House: $37,000
-- Child Care: $10,500
-- Immigrant Outreach: $19,000
-- Women's Economic Empowerment Center: $13,900
Total: $124,400
Community Action of Rock & Walworth Counties
-- AWARE in Evansville: $14,000
-- Community Kids Janesville Learning Center: $43,450
-- Community Kids Rock County Job Center Drop-In Care: $3,900
-- Skills Enhancement: $9,150
Total: $70,500
Salvation Army
-- Family Social Services Assistance: $37,900
-- Pathways Transitional Housing: $9,750
-- Youth Development/Community Center: $7,500
Total: $55,150
American Red Cross of South Central Wisconsin
-- Biomedical Services - Blood Drives: $12,700
-- Disaster Services: $26,550
-- Health, Safety and Community Services: $6,500
Total: $45,750
Senior Services of Rock County
-- Benefit Specialist Program: $19,000
-- Senior Companion Program: $26,000
Total: $45,000
Janesville Community Day Care
-- Infant Center Tuition Assistance: $7,000
-- Ruger Site Tuition Assistance: $37,000
Total: $44,000
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville
-- Youth Development and Guidance: $40,000
Total: $40,000
Catholic Charities
-- ARC Recreation for Adults with Disabilities: $3,350
-- Child and Family Counseling: $2,350
-- Family Counseling: $27,100
Total: $32,800
Big Brothers Big Sisters
-- Youth Mentoring: $32,500
Total: $32,500
HealthNet of Janesville
-- Dental Care: $6,000
-- Primary Medical Care: $24,000
Total: $30,000
The Literacy Connection
-- Adult Literacy Education: $23,850
Total: $23,850
Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois
-- CASA of Rock County: $9,000
-- Consumer Credit Counseling Service: $8,000
-- Sexual Assault Recovery: $6,500
Total: $23,500
Lutheran Social Services
-- Counseling Services: $6,200
-- Positive Parenting: $11,625
-- Runaway & Youth Services RAYS: $4,000
Total: $21,825
Boy Scouts—Glacier's Edge Council
-- Boy Scouts: $5,000
-- Cub Scouts: $9,700
Total: $14,700
Edgerton Community Outreach
-- Breakfast Program: $500
-- Client Services: $7,750
-- Food Pantry: $5,950
Total: $14,200
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
-- Community Referrals: $5,000
-- In-Home Groups: $675
-- Intergenerational Programs: $5,250
Total: $10,925
Rock Communities Youth Network
-- Youth Assessment : $9,100
Total: $9,100
Girl Scouts Badgerland Council
-- Leadership Experience Scholarships: $8,000
Total: $8,000
Family Respite Care Services
-- Respitality : $2,500
-- Respite Registry: $2,000
-- Sib's Camps: $3,300
Total: $7,800
SMILES
-- Equine Assisted Therapy: $7,700
Total: $7,700
Other grants
-- Other grants: $7,500
Total: $7,500
KANDU Industries
-- Waiting List Project: $7,000
Total: $7,000
Epilepsy Foundation
-- Client Services: $4,750
-- Community Education: $2,100
Total: $6,850
YMCA of Northern Rock County
-- Evansville Youth Center: $2,300
-- Scholarships for Low Income Youth: $4,500
Total: $6,800
Children's Service Society
-- Exchange Family Resource Center, Evansville: $3,500
-- FACT Families & Communities Together: $2,500
Total: $6,000
Enrichment Center
-- The Enrichment Center: $6,000
Total: $6,000
Child Care Resource & Referral of South Central Wisconsin
-- Provider Training and Recruitment: $2,700
-- Referrals and Public Awareness: $2,000
Total: $4,700
American Heart Association
-- Education and Awareness: $4,300
Total: $4,300
AIDS Network
-- Volunteer Services: $4,050
Total: $4,050
Partners in Prevention
-- Positive Youth Development : $2,100
-- Prevention Education: $1,850
Total: $3,950
Wisconsin Badger Camp
-- Camp Scholarships : $3,000
Total: $3,000
Nov 19, 2009 at 10:24 p.m.
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bob1951- It is on their website. Look for their IRS form 990.
Nov 19, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.
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I need a Chickie grant. And, no, I don't have chickens.
Nov 19, 2009 at 3:46 p.m.
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ImJustSayin - Yeah, I saw that last night on the news, too. The current head person is making about $160,000.00/yr. They interviewed her on TV and she said that $380,000 is too much for the purpose of what the United Way is all about. Good for her!
Nov 19, 2009 at 1:45 p.m.
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If United Way seeks support,would they be willing to disclose Wages,Rent,Phone,Fax,Internet,Insurance,etc.,AlL Overhead cost?
Nov 19, 2009 at 10:19 a.m.
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First Call, Community Impact and Volunteer Network programs are not "overhead". They are specific programs that benefit the community.
The pay of the head of the United Way in another part of the country has nothing to do with the local United Way.
As for the $232,661, I imagine this covers not only the wages of employees, but also the office rent, utilities, supplies, the direct fundraising costs and more.
For the record, I am not associated with the United Way, but I do know what it costs to run an office.
Nov 19, 2009 at 9:44 a.m.
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Good observations in the previous two posts. About a third of the money is going to pay for United Way overhead. Not a real efficient distribution system.
Nov 18, 2009 at 6:52 p.m.
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UNITED WAY $232,661.000 for ADMINSTRATION and "other support Services?? Correct me if I am wrong,Is this not "terminology" for wages,etc.???
Nov 18, 2009 at 5:47 p.m.
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In other news:
Head of the Central Carolinas division of United Way, Gloria Pace King...pulled in a $380,000 salary ($379,962 with a 2008 bonus) and a $2.1 million retirement package.
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