United Way of Cecil County
2015 Annual Report
“I LIVE UNITED because I know the answers to our challenges exist within the people of our community. Each of us has the power to contribute and be part of the solution!”
-Tari Moore
GIVE.ADVOCATE.VOLUNTEER.
LIVE UNITED
What is United Way?
United Way is an organization that brings volunteers, individuals and companies together throughout Cecil County in order to improve people’s lives. Businesses and individuals can respond to multiple charity requests through one effort, and agencies can raise more money much more efficiently than by conducting separate workplace campaigns on their own.
With an annual campaign each fall, United Way of Cecil County is able to fund 28 programs that address the most critical needs in our community. The dollars pledged through the fall United Way campaign are collected and distributed the following calendar year to those agencies.
You may not be familiar with all of the programs and agencies funded by the United Way. What makes United Way so effective is that clients who are served by some of those lesser-known programs do not fall through the cracks. With just one gift, whether you use payroll deduction or write one check, you are helping those in your community.
United Way knows that people like you really want to make a difference. You want to help others. We want to be your partner.
We will bring together people from government, businesses, faith groups, nonprofits, and ordinary citizens to tackle the issues that matter most.
United Way is focused on bottom-line results – the lives we change and the communities we shape.
Our Mission:
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
It’s People like you who are showing how they
“Live United” in Cecil County. When you join forces through the United Way you don’t simply change lives – you change your community!
We are please to report that last year we exceeded our goal of $475,000. We are grateful to our faithful supporters and those who gave for the first time. As our agencies struggle to meet the growing demand for services, we want them to know that United Way will be there to help. Thanks to your support we will continue to offer a safety net of services so that people can get the help they need.
Local volunteers study community needs, set goals, review budgets, and strictly monitor agencies to make sure that donated dollars are spent wisely. Through volunteer efforts, we can operate efficiently and give donors the assurance that their gifts are used accountably and our costs remain low.
Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
The primary interest of United Way is people. The strength of United Way is people.
People Helping People – The United Way
2015 Campaign Recognitions
Community Builders
Corporate Gifts of $500-$999
Constellation Energy $887
Giant/Martin Food Stores $553
GlaxoSmithKline $553
Employee Campaigns Totaling $1,000 - $3599
AT&T $ 1,055
Cecil County Government $3,282
Cecil County Public Library $1,930
Constellation Energy $1,006
Giant Foods $2,846
Johnson & Johnson $2,610
Nationwide Insurance $2,573
Parsons Corporation $1,170
Pepco Holdings $1,606
PNC Bank $1,549
Potter Anderson & Corroon, LLP $2,000
Susquehanna Workforce Network $1,265
The Boeing Company $1,319
Community Leaders
Corporate Gifts of $1,000+
ATK $5,201
Burris Logistics $17,380
C&S Wholesale Grocers $6,132
Cargill Corn Milling $1,150
Nationwide Insurance $2,573
Pepco Holdings $1,071
PNC Foundation $5,000
UPS $2,303
W.L. Gore 19,055
Employee Campaigns Totaling $3,600 +
Bank of America $12,795
Burris Logistics $8,408
C&S Wholesale Grocers $6,280
Cecil County Public Schools $4,170
Combined Federal Campaign $9,039
DuPont Company $5,403
Macy’s $3,932
Orbital ATK $26,004
Union Hospital $9,184
UPS $6,777
W.L. Gore $28,003
2015 Friends of United Way ($500 - $749)
Edward J. Adams
Charles M. Alford
Catherine Alfree
Mary Margaret Bedsworth
John Bennett
Christopher Brandli
Vanessa Brown
Judy Cox
Robert Daidone
Denise Davis
Henry J. Farkas
Sandra L. Ferguson
John H. Freudenberger
Sue Anne Grier
James A. Hartwell
Sheryl H. Hepler
Dave Holsten
Constance R. Johns
Ying-Hsiang Ko
David H. Laucius
Robert E. Lotter
Steven E. Moore
John A. Murphy
Donna Nichols
Raymond Odierna
Robert O. Palsgrove
Donna Parlier
Radha Patel
William F. Pritchard
Judy J. Rudolph
Bridget M. Sanders
Mike Schmook
Maureen R. Seller
Daniel Shoop
Charlotte Temple
Thomas A. Thompson, Sr.
2015 Leadership Circle
The donors who give to United Way of Cecil County at the leadership level extend a very personal and powerful
commitment to our community.
Bronze ($750 - $999)
Carl W. Erkenbrecher, Jr.
Mame Hanna
Laura K. Hartwell
Kimberly D. Justus
Richard K. Schaeffer
Steven Silva
Daniel J. Sutton
Perry A. Willis
Silver ($1,000 - $1,249)
Chuck Auer
Holcombe Grier
Laura Hansen
Michael R. Lara
Winston L. Robinson
Richard M. Shanahan
James H. Wolford
Raymond Wright
Gold ($1,250 - $4,999)
Angela M. Bowlsbey
Sue Cuppett
William R. Denny
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Frey
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Gates
Daniel Gorman
James Mann
Douglas Neusch
Justin Sausville
Richard D. Snow
Andrew R. Stone
Elizabeth Wilson
United Way of Cecil County
Community Investments
2015
Adult Day Services at Union Hospital $ 6,000
ARC Northern Chesapeake Region $ 2,000
Bayside Community Network $ 25,000
Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County $ 12,000
Cecil County Men’s Shelter $ 5,000
Cecil County Pregnancy Center $ 2,000
Christmas in April, Cecil County $ 7,500
Commission on Aging Foundation $ 6,000
Community Coalition for Affordable Housing $ 5,000
Community Mediation Upper Shore $ 2,000
*Deep Roots $ 5,000
Fair Hill Nature Center $ 2,000
Freedom Hills $ 5,000
Generation Station $ 10,000
Girl Scouts, Chesapeake Bay Council $ 4,000
Meeting Ground $ 12,500
NorthBay Environmental Ed. Center $ 5,000
Open Door $ 5,000
Ray of Hope $ 3,000
United Needs & Abilities $ 2,500
Upper Bay Counseling & Support Svcs. $ 6,500
*Youth Empowerment Source $ 18,000
Total to Agencies/Programs $151,000
*New Programs
Community Impact Fund
Focus Area Workshops $ 500
Youth Empowerment Source – GED Program $ 7,500
United Way of Cecil County, Inc.
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended June 30, 2015
Unrestricted Net Assets -- 2014 2015
Campaign Income 335,475 230,584
Administrative Fees 1,262 1,044
Investment Income 190 103
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Total Unrestricted Net Assets 336,927 231,731
Expenses
Program Services 205,438 205,512
Fundraising Expenses 25,029 26,973
Support Services 27,507 25,293
Total Expenses 257,974 257,778
Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets 78,953 (26,047)
Changes in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
Net Assets from Donor Restrictions - (11,345)
Donor Advised 11,345 10,618
Total Increase/Decrease 11,345 (727)
in Temporarily Restricted
Net Assets
Increase/Decrease in Net Assets 90,298 (26,744)
Prior Period Adjustment -
Net Assets as of 7/1 $ 112,925 203,223
Net Assets as of 6/30 $ 203.223 176,449
Statement of Functional Expenses
For the Year Ended June 30, 2015
Compensation
Wages 46,176
Employee Benefits 2,144
Payroll Taxes 3,441
51,761
Allocations 151,000
Combined Federal Campaign 8,178
Designations to Agencies 10,959
Bad Debt 1,746
Bank Services Charges 512
Community Impact 8,000
Campaign Expense 3,063
Depreciation 278
Dues & Subscriptions 6,465
Liability Insurance 1,440
Meeting Expense 171
Maintenance and Repair -
Office Expense 1,674
Postage & Delivery 314
Professional Fees 3,000
Rent 6,700
Telephone 1,899
Travel Expenses 618
Worker’s Compensation -
Total Functional Expenses 257,778
2015 Financials
Our annual audit (for fiscal year 2015) showed an overhead ratio of 22.17%. In accordance with overhead reporting guidelines issued by United Way Worldwide, we calculate our overhead ratio using totals from our IRS Form 990 and the following method: Management and general expenses (Part IX, line 25, Column C) plus Fundraising expenses (Part IX, line 25, Column D). The denominator is total revenue (Part VIII, Line 12, Column A). To verify this rate, United Way’s 2014 IRS Form 990 is available for inspection by contacting our office at 410-398-7572 or through our website www.unitedwaycecil.org.
Additionally, partner agencies that receive United Way funding are not charged any fee or dues to receive funding. Donor designations are subject to a 10% administrative fee. United Way’s annual audit is also available for inspection by contacting the office at 410-398-7572. United Way also completes annual reporting requirements to United Way Worldwide. All requirements were met and our membership status was approved by United Way of America for 2015.
The sources of United Way’s annual revenue are too numerous to mention here, but all can be found in our annual audit. In summary, sources of annual revenue are:
Donations from employees (private business and government)
Corporate gifts
Donations from individuals
Supporters of special events
Interest income
In-kind donations
The detail on the uses of the annual revenue can also be found in the audit. In summary, our expenses are as follows:
Administrative expenses
Fundraising expenses
Program expenses
Funding to nonprofit organizations
2014/16 United Way of Cecil County
Board of Directors
Executive Committee and Officers
Nancy Simpers, President Michele Cooper, Treasurer
Berkshire Hathaway The Columbia Bank
Joe Buckley, Vice President Barbara Smith, Secretary
Cecil County Public Schools Cecil Co. Dept. of Social Svcs.
Board Members
Joe Buckley Tari Moore
Cecil County Public Schools County Commissioner
Michele Cooper Carrie Ryan
The Columbia Bank PNC Bank
Henry Farkas, M.D. Nancy Simpers
Retired Physician Berkshire Hathaway
Ken Gates Robin Spurdle
Retired Engineer United Way of Cecil Co.
Ken Lewis, M.D.
Union Hospital
2015 Funded Programs by Focus Area
Successful Children & Families
Family Support Service - Crisis Funding
Camp CARE- A summer day camp for children with special needs
Active Parents Program - One-on-one parenting education
Conflict Resolution
Mentoring Program for Children Experiencing Homelessness
Environ. Ed. – 3rd Grade “Structures of Life” unit
Equine Therapy for "Kids at Risk"
After School Program
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Wilderness Summer Experience
Family Visitation Center
Love & Logic Parenting Program
Activate Summer Camp - A five-week educational camp focusing on math, science, and athletics for kids ages 8-12
Stride - Life Skills Program for Children at Risk
Health & Wellness
Sensory Stimulation Activity Program
Smart Moves - Drug and alcohol prevention program
Food Pantry Program
Cash Assistance to persons with developmental disabilities
Adult Behavioral Health Home
Independent Living
Job training and placement for adults with disabilities
Residential Shelter
Home Rehabilitation
Taxi Voucher Program
Affordable housing for individuals with a mental health disability
Wayfarers' House for Women, Rotating Shelter, Mary Randall Empowerment Center
A great big thank you to Orbital ATK for presenting us with this check for the money raised from the carnival fundraiser. This year they raised over $26,000 for United Way of Cecil County.
A big thank you to Stephanie Mills and Karen Brill from UNA for helping out with my United Way mailing.
Cecil County Public Schools Wellness Day – May 2015
United Way of Cecil County
Robin Spurdle
Executive Director
229 E. Main Street
PO Box 342
Elkton, MD 21922
Phone: 410-398-7572
Fax: 410-398-7622
E-mail:
Website: unitedwaycecil.org
The United Way of Cecil County is a not-for-profit organization exempt from income tax under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides supporting services and other assistance to public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the human service needs of the general public of Cecil County. United Way of Cecil County is a local autonomous organization governed by a local board of directors and operates under a charitable solicitation permit issued by the State of Maryland.