UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC

As filed

Subsection

03

NTEE code

P200

Classification

1000

Street

7511 FORDSON RD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

• SOCIAL SERVICES: THE EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM MANAGES A FOOD PANTRY WHICH PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF FOOD ASSISTANCE ON A REGULAR BASIS. FAMILIES LIVING WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA COME UP TO THE PANTRY TO RECEIVE CANNED GOODS, FRESH PRODUCE, EGGS, MEAT, AND MORE WEEKLY. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS IN SEVEN NEIGHBORHOODS TO DELIVER FOOD DIRECTLY INTO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR. THE FAMILY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (FAP) PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SOCIAL SERVICES TO TANF-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. EACH FAMILY IS SUPPORTED BY A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER AND MAY BE PROVIDED WITH SERVICES SUCH AS CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB READINESS TRAINING, AND OTHER EDUCATION AND WORK RELATED EXPENSES.

  Expenses $2,781,950 · Grants $1,418,179 · Revenue $139,626

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT: UCM'S HEALTHY FAMILIES FAIRFAX PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION, HEALTH INFORMATION, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR PARENTS FROM PREGNANCY UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES AGE THREE. FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WORK WITH FAMILIES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENTING, IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENCOURAGE SCHOOL READINESS, AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY DAYCARE AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE POSITIVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES THAT NATURALLY STIMULATE CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY AND DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN 3 YEARS AND OLDER RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION SCREENINGS. FOUR AND FIVE-YEAR-OLDS WORK IN CURRICULUM-BASED CLASSROOMS FOCUSED ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS. PARENTS ARE SUPPORTED WITH PARENTING EDUCATION AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.

  Expenses $2,064,906 · Grants $7,746 · Revenue $1,998,587

• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND CREEKSIDE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER SERVE AS HUBS FOR 15 LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS TO MEET, LEARN, AND GROW AS NEIGHBORS AND AS A LARGER COMMUNITY. THESE CENTERS ARE PLACES WHERE RESIDENTS CONNECT WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS, LEARN TO LEAD, AND MAKE CHANGES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY, WITH PROGRAMS THAT ARE DEVELOPED BY AND FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE CREEKSIDE LOCATION WAS VACATED AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES ENDED EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2024. THE SPARK PROGRAM (SUCCESS THROUGH PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENT, RESPECT, AND KNOWLEDGE) IS A MULTIFACETED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-12. SPARK PROVIDES A SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENVIRONMENT WHERE AT-RISK YOUTH CAN RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND INTERVENTION/PREVENTION OF NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. WORKING WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY, UCM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND HEALTH SCREENINGS TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES.UCM SPONSORS TWO COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT WALT WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MOUNT VERNON WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. UCM WORKS WITH TEACHERS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. UCM PROVIDES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE STRONGER FAMILIES AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.

  Expenses $676,180 · Grants $23 · Revenue $56,375

• COLLECTIVE IMPACT: UCM'S COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, COMMUN1TY+, STRIVES TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN A STRUCTURED WAY TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE FAIRFAX COUNTY OPPORTUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM, COMMUN1TY+ ALIGNS RESOURCES AND EFFORTS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES BASED ON THE NEEDS EXPRESSED BY MOUNT VERNON RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE EQUITY AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN HEALTH, SAFETY, ECONOMIC STRENGTH, CHILD AND YOUTH WELL-BEING, AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY. RESIDENTS BECOME LEADERS BY BRINGING COMMUNITY VOICE TO THE FOREFRONT OF POLICY AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT IMPACTING MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR.

  Expenses $437,862 · Revenue $752,227

• THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM OPERATES A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FAMILIES IN THE SERVICE AREA WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL GROCERIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS. VISITORS TO THE PANTRY CAN ACCESS CANNED GOODS, FRESH PRODUCE, EGGS, MEAT, AND OTHER STAPLES TO HELP MEET THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. BEYOND THE PANTRY, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH A DEDICATED NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS ACROSS SEVEN NEIGHBORHOODS TO DELIVER FOOD DIRECTLY INTO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR, ENSURING THAT FAMILIES FACING TRANSPORTATION OR MOBILITY CHALLENGES STILL RECEIVE CONSISTENT SUPPORT

• THE FAMILY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (FAP) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) WHO ARE LIVING BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. EACH PARTICIPATING FAMILY IS PAIRED WITH A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER WHO PROVIDES PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES, JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, AND COVERAGE FOR EDUCATION AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSES. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY.

• THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS TWO COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT WALT WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MOUNT VERNON WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CREATING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH TEACHERS TO ENSURE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT SUCCESS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION TO THESE SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS FAMILIES TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OFFERS ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER STRONGER FAMILY BONDS AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES OVERALL.

• THE PROGRESO LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP CENTER EMPOWERS IMMIGRANTS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION, AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS GAIN THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. THE CENTER OFFERS SEMESTER-LONG ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS AT ALL PROFICIENCY LEVELS AND IS COMMITTED TO PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP EXAM AND ORAL INTERVIEW. ADDITIONALLY, PROGRESO HAS AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT ON STAFF WHO ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH A RANGE OF IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL MATTERS, INCLUDING ASYLUM APPLICATIONS, GREEN CARDS, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, FAMILY PETITIONS, AND CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS. THROUGH THESE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, PROGRESO OPENS DOORS FOR IMMIGRANTS TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

• LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP: PROGRESO LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP CENTER EMPOWERS IMMIGRANTS THROUGH EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP SERVICES, AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES. AT PROGRESO, UCM OPENS DOORS FOR FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY HELPING THEM ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. UCM PROVIDES SEMESTER-LONG ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS OF ALL LANGUAGE LEVELS. PROGRESO IS ALSO DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE ON THE PATH TO OBTAINING US CITIZENSHIP, OFFERING CITIZENSHIP CLASSES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE US CITIZENSHIP EXAM AND ORAL INTERVIEW. UCM HAS AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT ON STAFF TO HELP CLIENTS WITH IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL ISSUES INCLUDING ASYLUM, GREEN CARDS, TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS, FAMILY PETITIONS, AND CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS.

  Expenses $362,553 · Grants $27,500 · Revenue $162,017

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

• 2024

  Revenue

  $7,096,381

  Expenses

  $7,502,558

  Contributions

  $3,820,608

  Grants paid

  $1,453,448

• 2023

  Revenue

  $8,613,749

  Expenses

  $7,793,308

  Contributions

  $7,028,709

  Grants paid

  $1,801,360

• 2022

  Revenue

  $7,473,206

  Expenses

  $7,627,488

  Contributions

  $6,352,993

  Grants paid

  $1,450,975

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

• 2021 · 990

  Revenue

  $7,716,633

  Expenses

  $7,544,647

  Assets (EOY)

  $3,985,966

• 2020 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,566,933

  Expenses

  $5,157,694

  Assets (EOY)

  $4,911,058

• 2019 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,938,885

  Expenses

  $4,430,436

  Assets (EOY)

  $4,394,847

• 2018 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,208,656

  Expenses

  $5,047,167

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,015,068

• 2017 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,449,534

  Expenses

  $4,447,721

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,863,899

• 2017 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,707,402

  Expenses

  $3,705,589

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,863,899

• 2016 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,475,426

  Expenses

  $4,600,611

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,690,681

• 2015 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,242,982

  Expenses

  $5,065,171

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,817,394

• 2014 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,667,396

  Expenses

  $6,043,098

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,664,621

• 2013 · 990

  Revenue

  $6,018,969

  Expenses

  $6,110,082

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,757,553

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

• NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES INC

  $447,498

  2022 · SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM

• NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES INC

  $446,571

  2024 · SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM

• NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES INC

  $407,364

  2023 · SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM

• UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA

  $114,278

  2023 · DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS

• UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA

  $112,965

  2022 · DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS

• UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA

  $111,984

  2024 · DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS

• THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC

  $60,000

  2023 · EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (FOOD, CLOTHING, CASH)

• THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC

  $50,000

  2022 · HUMAN SERVICES - MULTIPURPOSE & OTHER N.E.C

• AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC

  $33,631

  2024 · GENERAL SUPPORT

• COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

  $30,000

  2023 · SOCIAL SERVICES

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

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