UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS INC

EIN 23-7122922 · Human Services (P28Z)

What they do

Guided By Christian Principles, We Serve and Empower Those In Need. Since 1909, UCC Has Carried Out This Mission Through Programs That Educate, Empower, and Strengthen Families At Our Three Neighborhood Centers In Fort Worth.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $77.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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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 leaders31 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

81.47%of revenue went to mission work77.8% of expenses · Program services

8.56%of revenue went to fundraising8.2% of expenses

$104.68spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.64%of revenue went to management and office costs14.0% of expenses

$2.18in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

91.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $151,659 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $116,804 for CELIA ESPARZA (PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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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$3,241,992

Mission workProgram services$2,641,28681.47% of revenue77.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$474,72114.64% of revenue14.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$277,6448.56% of revenue8.2% of expenses

Total expenses$3,393,651104.68% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202477.8% mission

202374.9% mission

202281.8% mission

202183.2% mission

202087.3% mission

201987.1% mission

201887.7% mission

201786.8% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,241,992

Expenses$3,393,651

Annual shortfall $151,659 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$2,641,286 · 77.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$474,721 · 14.0% of expenses

Fundraising$277,644 · 8.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$3,241,992

Expenses$3,393,651

Assets$7,412,906

Income$3,266,847

Contributions$2,970,109

Mission work (program services)$2,641,286

Fundraising$277,644

Management and general$474,721

Accounting fees$94,000

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

CELIA ESPARZAPRESIDENT & CEO · 40 hrs/week $116,804Base $112,904 · Other $3,900

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 (31)

CELIA ESPARZAPRESIDENT & CEO

MR WALKER MOOREBOARD MEMBER

REV TOM FAILEIMM PAST CHAIR

MS TAYLOR MORTONBOARD MEMBER

MS SANDRA GAMEZBOARD MEMBER

MS MAGALY SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER

MS MAE GRAY-ROSSIBOARD MEMBER

MS KELLY ALLEN GRAYBOARD MEMBER

MS JANE GOODSPEEDBOARD MEMBER

MS FANNETTE WELTONBOARD MEMBER

MS ELLEN HOFFMANBOARD MEMBER

MS DEBORAH CHEATHAMBOARD MEMBER

MS COURTNEY MCKAYBOARD MEMBER

MS ALICE CRUZBOARD MEMBER

MRS SANDRA HOLLANDERBOARD MEMBER

MRS BRIDGET GARRETTBOARD MEMBER

MR WILLIAM NELSONBOARD MEMBER

MR THOMAS R HEGISECRETARY

MR SEAN LOONEYBOARD MEMBER

MR NICK ROCKWELLBOARD MEMBER

MR NICHOLAS PALKOBOARD MEMBER

MR NATE BECKBOARD MEMBER

MR MICHAEL MALLOYBOARD MEMBER

MR KEVIN SMILEYTREASURER

MR JOHN MITCHELLFINANCE CHAIR

MR JAVIER LUCIOVICE CHAIR

MR GILBERT RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER

MR CARTER BROWNLIEBOARD MEMBER

DR MORRISON WONGBOARD MEMBER

DR GARY STRONGBOARD MEMBER

DR BOB GALVANCHAIRMAN

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1971
Location: 3900 MEADOWBROOK DR 122, FORT WORTH, TX 76103
County: Tarrant
In care of: CELIA ESPARZA
Primary officer: CELIA ESPARZA, President & CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(817) 927-5556

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: April 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SUTTON FROST CARY LLP
NTEE classification: Human Services (P28Z)