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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by United Way of the Desert.

This return was superseded by a later amendment. matched by us It is kept because history is preserved rather than replaced.

What the amendment changed

Compared with the latest return for 2022 , filed 16 May 2025. matched by us Only the return's totals, a 990-PF's accounting method and the names listed in Part VII (Part VIII on a 990-PF) are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Total assets, end of year
$704,189 changed to $0
Total liabilities, end of year
$52,500 changed to $0
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$651,689 changed to $0

Totals

Total revenue
$525,967
Total expenses
$874,422
Contributions and grants received
$482,527
Grants paid
$226,901
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$23,784
Other revenue
$19,656
Total assets, end of year
$704,189
Total liabilities, end of year
$52,500
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$651,689
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$674,039
Management and general expenses
$115,228
Fundraising expenses
$85,155
Program service expenses (Part III)
$674,039

Program services were 77.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $439,253

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $43,274

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $43,274

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $11,295 · excluded $11,295

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $183,594

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $171,105

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $12,489

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $12,489 · related or exempt $12,489

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $199,526

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $179,870

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $19,656 · excluded $19,656

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $124,651 · program services $124,651

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $102,250 · program services $102,250

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $118,654 · program services $47,462 · management and general $41,529 · fundraising $29,663

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $214,145 · program services $141,414 · management and general $48,664 · fundraising $24,067

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $62,112 · program services $33,143 · management and general $17,339 · fundraising $11,630

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $16,390 · program services $9,118 · management and general $4,598 · fundraising $2,674

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $34,856 · program services $34,856

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $15,000 · program services $15,000

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $23,373 · program services $12,086 · management and general $1,372 · fundraising $9,915

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $23,166 · program services $23,166

  • 17 · Travel

    total $3,372 · program services $3,372

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,238 · program services $841 · management and general $1,117 · fundraising $280

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $952 · program services $952

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $5,099 · program services $5,099

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $103,366 · program services $97,049 · fundraising $6,317

  • 24b · Other expenses: DUES

    total $12,286 · program services $12,286

  • 24c · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAINTENENCE

    total $5,150 · program services $3,932 · management and general $609 · fundraising $609

  • 24d · Other expenses: Postage and Shipping

    total $3,879 · program services $3,879

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $3,483 · program services $3,483

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $6,394 · end of year $24,307

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $419,363 · end of year $96,069

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $185,895 · end of year $164,756

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $14,329 · end of year $2,826

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $27,809

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $22,400

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,361 · end of year $5,409

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $372,255 · end of year $410,822

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $24,783 · end of year $45,452

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $2,714 · end of year $7,048

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $588,765 · end of year $354,271

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $388,335 · end of year $297,418

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

To break the cycle of poverty in the Coachella Valley through mobilizing the caring power of community.

  • UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT FUNDS AND MANAGES SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES FOR SPECIAL AREAS OF NEED. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH SIX WATER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE MORE THAN $100,000 IN EMERGENCY WATER UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO 1,000 FAMILIES TO PREVENT WATER SERVICE SHUT-OFF. IN ADDITION, THE RAISING A READER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY LITERACY INTERVENTIONS FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SERVED MORE THAN 2,100 FAMILIES IN 2022-2023.

    Expenses $442,473

  • UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT UTILIZES A LARGELY VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN PROCESS TO INVEST RESOURCES IN PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE, WHICH HELP MORE THAN 13,000 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND MORONGO BASIN. WE REACH PEOPLE IN NEED TO HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR THE LONG-TERM. OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON THREE AREAS: EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. UNITED WAYS FUNDING SUPPORTS 15 PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 8 MEMBER AGENCIES. TOGETHER WITH THE COMMITMENT OF DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS, UNITED WAY IS ABLE TO ACHIEVE LASTING RESULTS. WE USE PROVEN PRACTICES TO PROTECT OUR DONORS INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND DELIVER THE BEST RETURN ON EACH DOLLAR TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE GREATEST NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS.A) PROGRAMS FOR FINANCIAL STABILITYCONDITIONS: IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, NEARLY 50% OF RESIDENTS LIVE AT OR BELOW 200% FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND STRUGGLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER FOR OUR MOST AT-RISK RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. THESE PROGRAMS HELP KEEP FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES AND ON THEIR WAY TO RECOVERY BY ALLOWING THEM TO RETAIN MORE OF THEIR INCOMES.RESULTS: Nearly 4,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR THE YEAR IN THE AREA OF INCOME STABILITY. THE PROGRAMS RECEIVING FUNDING FOR THIS AREA INCLUDE RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, SHELTER FOR HOMELESS, HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND CANCER PATIENT TREATMENT.B) PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATIONCONDITIONS: MORE THAN 60% OF CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN HAVE NOT HAD ANY FORM OF EARLY EDUCATION. WITH 34% OF CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY, AND MORE THAN 80% OF CHILDREN IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY QUALIFYING FOR FREE OR REDUCED COST LUNCH, MANY CHILDREN DO NOT RECEIVE AN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AT HOME DUE TO A FAMILYS FINANCIAL CONSTRAINT TO PAY FOR QUALITY PRE-K OR AFTER-SCHOOL CARE. PROGRAMS ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND DEVELOP. AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AND PROGRAMS FURTHER ASSIST WITH A CHILDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, HELPING TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE FOR THEM AND KEEPING THEM ENGAGED IN CONTINUAL LEARNING BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY. RESULTS: UNITED WAYS FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 6,100 YOUTH IN ACCREDITED CHILD CARE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE; EARLY LITERACY SUPPORT; EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT; LIFE SKILLS; CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS.C) PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHCONDITIONS: ONE-THIRD OF COACHELLA VALLEY RESIDENTS ARE OBESE AND AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS. IN ADDITION, OUR MOST UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS, INCLUDING SENIORS, DISABLES ADULTS, AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LACK ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. RESULTS: UNITED WAY FUNDING OF HEALTH CARE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,100 INDIVIDUALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN; CASE WORK AND COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE; AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR YOUTH.

    Expenses $217,100

  • UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT ALLOWS DONORS TO DESIGNATE GIFTS TO OTHER UNITED WAYS OR SPECIFIC 501 (C)(3) AGENCIES. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 354 DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO 265 AGENCIES AND OTHER UNITED WAYS IN THE 2022-2023 CAMPAIGN. AGENCY DESIGNATIONS MAY BE PAID THROUGH A UNITED WAY OR FEDERATION TO WHICH THE AGENCY BELONGS.

    Expenses $14,466

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Kristal Granados

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $118,654
    From this org
    $118,654
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Lynne Stephenson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kelly May-Vollmar

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Andrew McDuffie

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Adam Ochoa

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • John E Fitzgerald III

    PRESIDENT EMER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rosa Ponce

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lori Carney

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Victoria Llort

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeff Hocker

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Richard Ramhoff

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kris Hopping

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • V Manuel Perez

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Peat

    2nd Vice Pres.

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
8 January 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202440169349302184

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