UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT INC

EIN 06-0771393

What they do

to Inspire and Coordinate The Generosity and Commitment That Sustains A United, Thriving Community.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

Easy charity check

Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

Plain answer: A tax form cannot prove that a charity is doing good. It can show how the charity says it spent its money—and point out questions you should ask.

Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders27 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

87.29%of revenue went to mission work89.5% of expenses · Program services

6.70%of revenue went to fundraising6.9% of expenses

$97.56spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

3.58%of revenue went to management and office costs3.7% of expenses

$0.95in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

Ask these three easy questions

Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $191,848 for DINA SEARS-GRAVES (PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

Bottom line: Do not decide from a name, mission statement, or tax status alone. Look at where the money went, then ask what changed, who was helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.

Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$14,231,949

Mission workProgram services$12,422,70187.29% of revenue89.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$509,2103.58% of revenue3.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$952,8746.70% of revenue6.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$347,1642.44% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$13,884,78597.56% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 89.5% mission · 3.7% management · 6.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.56% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 5.0% management · 7.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.44% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.0% mission · 5.0% management · 7.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.26% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 86.1% mission · 6.0% management · 7.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.45% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 84.8% mission · 7.2% management · 7.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.67% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 86.5% mission · 5.8% management · 7.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.98% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 85.2% mission · 6.0% management · 8.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.86% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 84.9% mission · 7.2% management · 7.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.59% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$14,231,949

Expenses$13,884,785

Annual surplus $347,164 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$12,422,701 · 89.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$509,210 · 3.7% of expenses

Fundraising$952,874 · 6.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$14,231,949

Expenses$13,884,785

Assets$13,188,378

Income$14,231,949

Contributions$13,932,840

Mission work (program services)$12,422,701

Fundraising$952,874

Grants given$15,535,612

Average grant$76,155

Management and general$509,210

Stocks and bonds$7,220,499

Accounting fees$15,401

Investing fees$62,964

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DINA SEARS-GRAVESPRESIDENT & CEO · 40 hrs/week $191,848Base $152,145 · Other $39,703

JULIE WACHTMANNVICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $171,685Base $128,364 · Other $43,321

REBECCA REUTLINGERVICE PRESIDENT OF RESOURCE · 40 hrs/week $140,588Base $122,625 · Other $17,963

SCOTT UMBELVICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT · 40 hrs/week $119,427Base $103,382 · Other $16,045

ANNE STOCKTONVICE PRESIDENT OF FOOD CENTER · 40 hrs/week $114,370Base $105,898 · Other $8,472

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (27)

DINA SEARS-GRAVESPRESIDENT & CEO

JULIE WACHTMANNVICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

REBECCA REUTLINGERVICE PRESIDENT OF RESOURCE

SCOTT UMBELVICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT

ANNE STOCKTONVICE PRESIDENT OF FOOD CENTER

KAREN WALTERSSECRETARY

WAYNE BURGESSDIRECTOR

RODNEY BUTLERDIRECTOR

RAY STANLEYDIRECTOR

ORNET HINESDIRECTOR

NIKKI GULLICKSONDIRECTOR

NATE QUESNELDIRECTOR

MICHELE SCOTTDIRECTOR

MEGAN ROBERTSDIRECTOR

MEGAN GILBERTDIRECTOR

MARIE-CLAIRE PEAKMANPAST CHAIR

KEN EWELLTREASURER

JULIE VANCEDIRECTOR

JOSH MORRISDIRECTOR

JOSH KELLYDIRECTOR

JIM NEWMANDIRECTOR

JERRY RENAUDDIRECTOR

JEFF HAMILTONDIRECTOR

DALE CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR

CHRIS LAROSECHAIR

BRIAN ORENSTEINDIRECTOR

ANTHONY MASTROIANNIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1969
Location: 283 STODDARDS WHARF RD, GALES FERRY, CT 06335-1131
County: New London
In care of: Ken Ewell
Primary officer: Ken Ewell, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(860) 464-7281

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DOHERTY BEALS & BANKS PC
Grant-giving organization: Yes