UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY
Mission Statement
Mission Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Lincoln and Lancaster County. Vision We envision a community where every individual and family has the opportunity to thrive. Who We Are We bring the community together to close gaps and open opportunities so that all residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County have the opportunity to thrive. By partnering with nonprofit agencies, local businesses and passionate community members we’re finding strength, sharing hope, rallying together in hard times. What We Do The needs in our community are as interconnected as we are. That’s why we invest in local health and human services programs that improve health, expand education and grow financial stability for everyone in Lincoln and Lancaster County. These are the building blocks that form the foundation for a thriving, successful life. Our Impact Areas United Ways across the globe focus on: • Youth Opportunity: helping young people realize their full potential. • Healthy Community: improving health and well-being for all. • Financial Security: creating a stronger financial future for every generation. • Community Resiliency: addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow. In Lincoln and Lancaster County, this looks like a strong focus on Education, Health and Financial Security.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
78.3% | 90.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.8% | 8.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
15.0% | 2.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
771.4% | 148.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
4.5 mo | 80.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
75.1% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
93.2% | 89.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-4.4% | 21.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-5.2% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
1.3% | 2.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | $7.5M | $2.8M | 78.3% | 23 |
| 2023 | $7.9M | $7.9M | $2.7M | 79.1% | 25 |
| 2022 | $7.8M | $7.7M | N/A | — | 23 |
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