2014 - 2015Annual Report

We are extremely pleased to present our Annual Report to the community about the significant work that occurred this past year. As Wyandotte County’s community impact partner, we embrace a systematic approach to the needs in our area so that we can target our community dollars on those programs that have the best chance of generating change. This report is a testament to what we can do when we work together.

As you read through this report you will note that your investment of $2,933,015 helped support programs run by the United Way of Wyandotte County and our 34 partner agencies. In 2013, we finalized our Community Impact Plan as a method for channeling resources into programs that make a meaningful and measurable difference in Wyandotte County. While we will continuously strive to improve our framework for change, the early results contained in this report demonstrate the power that promoting collaboration and focusing on quantifiable results have for a community.

For example, in the Improving Health & Quality of Life impact area, our services acknowledge the needs of clients by providing a holistic approach, including: primary and mental healthcare services, nutrition education, exercise programs, and making available fresh produce from community gardens.

Additionally, this same kind of approach is being used in our Meeting Basic Needs impact area. We not only provide the emergency assistance that helps people get through a crisis, we also support programming, like financial literacy courses and asset building, that help people build stable lives free from dependence on public assistance.

In the area of Nurturing Children & Families, we work to ensure that the needs of children and youth are met from early childhood until they transition to college or a career. Whether this is early childhood education, after-school programming, or support for kids in turbulent households, we do everything we can to make sure that the youth in our community have the same opportunity as any other kids in America.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank donors, sponsors, and labor unions for your significant contributions. We could not do the work we do without your support. We would like to thank our Board members who generously give their time to help us sustain a highly efficient organization. Changing this community requires cross-sector partnerships and our goal is to continue to be a backbone for that type of collaboration.

A Word From Our Leadership

$2,933,015invested in

programs, initiatives, & community change.

Wendell MaddoxPresident & CEO

V. Terry RobinsonChairman of the Board

Sincerely,

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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Kansas City Kansas Community College

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SPECIAL PROJECT SPONSORS

American Red Cross of Greater Kansas CityAssociated Youth Services, Inc.

Bethel Neighborhood Center Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America Council

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas CityCamp Fire

Cancer Action, Inc.CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, Inc.Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc.

Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc.Cultivate Kansas City, Inc.

Duchesne ClinicEconomic Opportunity Foundation, Inc.

El Centro, Inc.The Family Conservancy

Friends of Yates, Inc.Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri

Kansas City Community Gardens, Inc.Kansas Legal Services, Inc.

KCK Huggers/Special OlympicsKVC Prairie Ridge Hospital

Mattie Rhodes CenterMental Health America of the Heartland

Metro Lutheran MinistryMetropolitan Organization to Counter

Sexual Assault (MOCSA)Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation

OzanamRiverview Health Services, Inc.Salvation Army KCK Citadel and

Harbor Light VillageShepherd's Center of Kansas City, Kansas

Sunflower House, Inc.Turner House Children's Clinic

Vaughn-Trent Community ServicesYMCA of Greater Kansas City

Other United Way certified agenciesBig Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City

Communities Creating OpportunityMirror, Inc.

Somali Bantu FoundationSwope Health Services

AGENCY PARTNERS

Community PartnershipsBusinesses and organizations across the county have partnered and invested with us because they understand how our united story can

create powerful community impact results.

Thank you to this year’s annual Corporate Sponsors!

500 children & 231 families received high-quality early education services.

Project SPARK

Connected 2,500+ individuals through group service projects and community events.

The Volunteer Center

Facilitated 121 volunteers serving 16,747 hours in areas like mentoring, food pantries, and senior companionship.

RSVP

Awarded a $1.1 million dollar federal grant to continue investing in workforce development for at-risk youth.

YouthBuild KCK

Met 6,703 needs such as food, utility assistance, and transitional living.

Emergency Assistance

Our community raised

This was possible with major help from our “Big 6,” which are campaigns raising over $100,000 annually.

$2,047,112$54,318 more than the previous year’s campaign.

General MotorsKellogg’sProcter & GambleBoard of Public UtilitiesThe University of Kansas HospitalUPS

United WayProgram Spotlight

Resource Development

And additional help from our award-winning campaigns.

Sustainable Growth Award

Largest Participation Increase Award

Largest Campaign Increase Awards

The University of KansasPhysicians

Additional funds from:Charles J. & Antoinette Berkel Donor Advised FundBarton P. & Mary D. Cohen Charitable FoundationCorporation for National and Community ServiceU.S. Department of LaborKansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust FundYouthBuild USA

Partnering to Improve Health & Quality of Life:Associated Youth Services, Inc.Bethel Neighborhood Center Cancer Action, Inc.Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc.Cultivate Kansas City, Inc.Duchesne ClinicEl Centro, Inc.HQL Initiative (UWWC)Kansas City Community Gardens, Inc.KCK Huggers/Special OlympicsMattie Rhodes CenterMental Health America of the HeartlandRiverview Health Services, Inc. Sunflower House, Inc.Turner House Children’s Clinic

of participants enrolled in mental 85%

health services successfully exited the programs.

people received preventive education on abuse and sexual violence.

7,006

individuals received primary or health-related services.

13,984

Over residents received access to fresh produce, exercise programs, or nutrition education.

2,000

Improving Health& Quality of Life

Partnering to Meet Basic Needs:American Red Cross of Greater Kansas CityBethel Neighborhood Center CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, Inc.Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Inc.Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc.Economic Opportunity Foundation, Inc.El Centro, Inc.Emergency Assistance (UWWC)The Family ConservancyFriends of Yates, Inc.Kansas Legal Services, Inc.KVC Prairie Ridge HospitalMetro Lutheran MinistryMetropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)Mt. Carmel Redevelopment CorporationOzanamRSVP (UWWC)The Salvation Army KCK Citadel & Harbor Light VillageShepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KansasVaughn-Trent Community Services The Volunteer Center (UWWC)YouthBuild KCK (UWWC)

of residents enrolled in asset 90%

building or financial literacy completed their course.

worth of free attorney hours were provided for victims of domestic violence.

$229,000

79% completion rate for employment preparation through 4 different programs.

Meeting Basic Needs

Partnering to Nurture Children & Families:Bethel Neighborhood Center Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America CouncilBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas CityCamp Fire USAEl Centro, Inc.Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW MissouriThe Family ConservancyMattie Rhodes CenterMetropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)Project SPARK (UWWC)RSVP (UWWC)Sunflower House, Inc.The Volunteer Center (UWWC)YMCA of Greater Kansas CityYouthBuild KCK (UWWC)

were invested in early childhood education programs in Wyandotte County.

$771,926

Over enrollments reported in funded after-school programs.

4,000

completion rate for 97%

students participating in college readiness programs.

Nurturing Children & Families

50%Financial support for over 50 programs working in our community in the focus areas

Program Allocations& Grants

11%Our fundraising and administration expenses allow us to develop resources for community programs and initiatives.

Our overhead costs are consistently lower than the national average. Also included in our administrative costs are the dues to United Way Worldwide which provides advertising, research, staff training, and other support services.

Fundraising &Administration

We honor donors’ requests to direct their donation to specific agencies.

10% DonorDesignations

29%

United Way of Wyandotte County administers and sponsors a variety of programs and initiatives in line with our Community Impact Plan.

Program Services

Where Donations GoUnited Way of Wyandotte County is committed to transparency and accountability as we continually seek to inform our donors and partners of how their investments in United Way are being put to work in Wyandotte County.

These figures are based on 2014-2015 audited financial statements.

laid out in our Community Impact Plan: Meeting

Basic Needs, Nurturing Children & Families, &

Improving Health & Quality of Life.

Financial Statements

Statement of Financial Position

6/30/2015 6/30/2014

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

21,241 254,076

Certificate of deposit, at cost

66,658 66,658

Pledges receivable, net

720,792 629,962

Grants and other receivables

146,036 111,252

Prepaid expenses 6,781 7,730

Interest in assets held by others, at fair value

861,638 882,266

Capital assets, net 203,569 190,471

Total Assets 2,026,715 2,142,415

Liabilities

Donor designations payable

97,355 113,246

Accounts payable & accrued liabilities

299,800

262,894

Total Liabilities 397,155 376,140

Net Assets

Unrestricted 876,056 1,097,723

Temporarily restricted

713,987 629,035

Permanently restricted

39,517 39,517

Total Net Assets 1,629,560 1,766,275

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

2,026,715 2,142,415

Statement of Activities

Year Ended 06/30/2015

Revenues, Gains & Support

Gross campaign results 2,096,529

Less donor designations & uncollected pledges

(490,508)

Net Campaign Pledges 1,606,021

Other contributions 66,162

Grant income 1,286,446

Gifts in-kind 132,044

Miscellaneous income 59,866

Interest income 629

Investment income 16,400

Realized & unrealized gains 14,714

Total Revenues, Gains & Support

3,182,282

Allocations & Expenses

Program Services:

Allocations/payments to agencies

2,251,583

Less donor designations (387,781)

Other program services 1,069,213

Supporting Services:

Management & general 67,132

Fundraising 297,107

National support services 21,743

Total Allocations & Expenses

3,318,997

Change in Net Assets (136,715)

Net Assets, Beginning of Year

1,766,275

Net Assets, End of Year 1,629,560

The following are audited figures from the fiscal year June 30, 2014, to June 30, 2015.

Leadership CircleWe would like to recognize the following generous donors who are leaders in this community and in their giving.

This list is based on the 2014 - 2015 campaign donations.

Tocqueville Society ($10,000 & Above)Charles Berkel • Bob Page • Samatha Robinson

Community Builder ($4,800 to $9,999)Jody Diane Boeding • Alan & Donna Roach • George Wingert

Torchbearer ($2,400 to $4,799)Dr. John & Dena Adams

Terry & Cheryl AdlerPatricia BrunnerRonald Deaver

Craig & Karen GaffneyMatthew GarlandJohn GeissingerSteven Jamison

Karen Johnson-PhillipsMichelle Koeppen

Craig KraftSharon Louise Larson

Gregory LawlerRobert Lee

Jeff LindBrenda Lowe

Wendell & Betty MaddoxWilliam MeyerPatrick Morrill

Mr. & Mrs. Chris MuellerKenneth Peterman

Johnie PhillipsKathryn Pruessner

Suzanne Scott

Gregory ShondellStacy Smith

Darrell StuckeyMatthew TullyRuss Waitman

Dr. Stephen WilliamsonDr. Mary Kaye Zimmerman

Red Feather ($1,200-$2,399)Lindsey Alt

Terri AndersonGregory Barnette

Charles BartelsJames Beadle

Jason BernalPamela Black

Jeremy BrownJason Buchanan

Jacqueline BurczykRhonda BurginCharles Burriss

Dr. Merlin ButlerRandy Callstrom

Lindsey ChapmanEric Clark

Carol CleekSherry Colbert

Maurice ColemanTroy & Kimberly Comiskey

Dan & Karen ConyersJames William Coulter

Susan Crain-LewisGordon CriswellChelsea Crooks

Lorie CrouchSean CurryAnn Davis

Ronnie DavisBobbie Dunnell

Dr. Leigh EckJohn Enloe

William FordStephanie Foss

Jody FranchettDr. Joshua FreemanAlfonso Garcia, Sr.

Steve GeringKristin GraueDonald GrayMarisa Gray

Douglas GreenwaldZachary Hagen

Cathi & Dave HahnerLarry Hair

Kenneth HarlinCarol Harmon

Bill HeathermanBree HedmanDouglas HillJon Jackson

Casey JensenWilliam JohnsonBrenda C. Jones

Eugene KellyDavid KendrickJohn KenneyGreg KindleBeverly King

William KulhanekAndrew Kyser

Dr. Cynthia LaneColette LasackBrian LaverackLynn LeCount

James S. LewisSusan LindahlElton LombardHannon Maase

Jesse J. Madrigal

Tim & Vi MatthewsMary J. McCandless

Thomas McPhee Claudia McQueen

James MeeksDavid Moll

W. Todd MooreHoward Morgan

Bryan MotleyNancy MuddDavid Mueller

Myriam D. MuratNeal M. Newton

Bolanda NinoDr. Lee Norman

Randall NypDean Olson

Jeffrey D. OlsonLynette Olson

William OvertonJustin Perez

Dr. Diane L. PersonsDaniel PetersRick Peterson

Rob & Joy RichardsonShante Riding

Greg & Susan RighterJ.D. Rios

Wesley RupeTerry Rusconi

Patricia Sanders-HallRyan ShanesyGerald SharpJohn ShattoJohn Shaver

Betty Shelton

Guvenc SismanMary Sledd

Andrew SleypenDaniel & Laura Smith

Darrell SmithDavid A. Smith

Gayla Steenbergen Andrew D. StewartRandy & Kim Stout

Amber StylesRyan Swart

Martez TabronDavid Thornton

John TiszkaKaren Treff

Gregory UnruhJoe VaughanMary Ventura

Antonio WaldenDr. Cherilee Walker

Darren WaltersKristen WaltersDetlef Wencker

Janeth WesselmannDaryl WhitmillLarry Wilkus

Alex WilliamsKen Williams

Roslyn WilliamsChristopher Winter

Mia R. WiseJeffrey Wry

Robert YoungFred Zimmerman

Dr. DeeAnn Richards Behrens & Rev. Rick Behrens

Board of Directors Executive CommitteeTerry RobinsonCherilee Walker Claudia McQueenMargaret SteeleGreg ShondellDavid Smith

Brenda C. JonesLarry WilkusBaz AboueleneinRoger BeachRosemary PodrebaracWendell Maddox

Board of DirectorsAaron BrownFrances CaryJarvis CollierGordon CriswellLisa GarciaPhilip GibbsDoug GreenwaldBill JohnsonJohn Paul Jones

David KendrickCarol LeversSusan Crain LewisPatrick McCartneyJohn McDonoughChiquita MillerMyriam MuratJudith RodmanClausie Smith

United Way StaffWendell Maddox, President & CEOCheryl Adler, Chief Operating OfficerDana Crawford, Executive AssistantDemetria Warrior, Finance AssistantRandy Skach, Program AssistantJoy Brungardt, Seasonal Pledge Processing AssociateJoel Walk, Seasonal Pledge Processing AssociateJennifer Traffis, Director, Family & Children ServicesCathi Hahner, Director, Volunteer EngagementChrissy Carver, RSVP Project ManagerTodd Jordan, Director, Community ImpactRynn Day, Director, Marketing & CommunicationsEllen Stewart, Marketing InternCindy Cash, Director, Resource DevelopmentGina McCord, Campaign Account ManagerMaceo Jones, Seasonal Campaign Account ManagerHolly McCrery, Loaned Executive from General Motors

YouthBuild KCK StaffJustin Mossman, YouthBuild Executive DirectorRegina Esteban, Program AssistantKatie Grooms, Case Manager/Life Skills EducationSpark Bookhart, Construction ManagerJohn Miskec, YouthBuild Driver

Board & Staff

Thank you to our Annual Meeting & Luncheon event sponsors!

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SILVER SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSORS

Special thank you to Karen Gaffney for designing and providing our event centerpieces.

Emcee: Mary Pulley, Fox 4 News

Welcome Wendell Maddox, UWWC President & CEO

Invocation Rev. Fran Cary, UWWC Board Member

America the Beautiful Dr. Cherilee Walker, Incoming UWWC Board Chair

Business Meeting Rosemary Podrebarac, UWWC Board Nominating Chair

Election of officers and installation of new board members Recognition of outgoing board members Annual Report presentationSpirit of Caring Award Presentation Wendell Maddox, UWWC President & CEO

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker Matt Watkins, Reece Commercial Real Estate

Keynote Speaker Kathleen Sebelius, 21st US Secretary of Health & Human Services

Closing Dr. Cherilee Walker, Incoming UWWC Board Chair

Annual Meeting Program

Keynote Speaker, Kathleen SebeliusKathleen Sebelius is one of America’s foremost experts on national and global health issues, human services, and executive leadership. As CEO of Sebelius Resources LLC, she provides strategic advice to private companies, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and financial investors.

Sebelius currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Grand Rounds Inc., Hampton Creek Inc., and Humacyte Inc., and she is a senior advisor to Enhanced Pharma, Out Leadership, and the Aspen Institute, where she co-chairs the Aspen Health Strategy Group. Sebelius is a frequent keynote speaker for national and international organizations.

From April 2009 through June 2014, Sebelius served in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet as the 21st Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, leading the effort to pass and implement the most significant health reform in half a century, the Affordable Care Act. Forbes named Sebelius one of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

Having served as Governor of Kansas from 2003 to 2009, Sebelius is the only daughter of a governor to be elected governor in American history: her father, John Gilligan, was Governor of Ohio. Time Magazine named her one of America’s Top Five Governors. Previous elected offices include two terms as the Kansas insurance commissioner and four terms in the Kansas Legislature. During her public service career, she led numerous ambitious efforts at the state and federal level to provide all Americans with the opportunity and tools to live happier, healthier, and more successful lives.

Sebelius earned a master of public administration degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor of arts degree from Trinity Washington University. She is married to Gary Sebelius, a federal magistrate judge. They have two married sons, John and Ned, and a grandson, George.

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