INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNITED WAY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNITED WAY

EIN 95-1742174 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)

What they do

THE MISSION of INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNITED WAY is to UNITE PEOPLE, IDEAS, and RESOURCES to EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY and IMPROVE LIVES. THIS MISSION is ACCOMPLISHED UNDER THE FOCUS AREAS of COMMUNITY RESILIENCY, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, and YOUTH OPPORTUNITY. ESTABLISHED IN 1931, ISCUW SERVES COMMUNITIES IN RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, and EAST LOS ANGELES COUNTIES. ISCUW WORKS to BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE CAN ACHIEVE WHAT THEY ENVISION for THEIR LIVES. ISCUW HAS OFFICES IN THE CALIFORNIA CITIES of RIVERSIDE, ONTARIO, and LA QUINTA. ISCUW ADMINISTERS LOCAL PROGRAMS and INITIATIVES, FACILITATES and DISTRIBUTES FUNDS to LOCAL NONPROFITS BASED ON NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY VOLUNTEERS and COMMUNITY MEMBERS, and ENGAGES APPROXIMATELY 1,200 VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR, INCLUDING COMPANY CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS and DONORS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.10 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 leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

120.92%of revenue went to mission work89.1% of expenses · Program services

11.25%of revenue went to fundraising8.3% of expenses

$135.67spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

3.50%of revenue went to management and office costs2.6% of expenses

$0.60in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,167,680 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $298,637 for KIMBERLY STARRS (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$6,077,252

Mission workProgram services$7,348,722120.92% of revenue89.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$212,5473.50% of revenue2.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$683,66311.25% of revenue8.3% of expenses

Total expenses$8,244,932135.67% 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?

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: 89.1% mission · 2.6% management · 8.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 135.67% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 87.0% mission · 4.2% management · 8.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.30% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 5.7% management · 10.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.32% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 95.3% mission · 4.5% management · 0.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.90% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 97.9% mission · 2.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.47% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 95.2% mission · 1.7% management · 3.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.38% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 77.5% mission · 9.2% management · 13.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.29% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 74.3% mission · 9.9% management · 15.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.05% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$6,077,252

Expenses$8,244,932

Annual shortfall $2,167,680 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)$7,348,722 · 89.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$212,547 · 2.6% of expenses

Fundraising$683,663 · 8.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$6,077,252

Expenses$8,244,932

Assets$4,942,206

Income$6,365,300

Contributions$5,954,797

Mission work (program services)$7,348,722

Fundraising$683,663

Grants given$8,241,539

Average grant$77,750

Management and general$212,547

Executive compensation (total)$3,243,954

Stocks and bonds$484,407

Accounting fees$35,284

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

KIMBERLY STARRSPRESIDENT/CEO · 40 hrs/week $298,637Base $286,041 · Other $12,596

BYANCA SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINA · 40 hrs/week $185,399Base $175,661 · Other $9,738

DANIELLE KILCHENSTEINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GOVE · 40 hrs/week $126,666Base $113,348 · Other $13,318

ALISA LEMKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NARR · 40 hrs/week $120,616Base $111,031 · Other $9,585

KRISTAL GRANADOSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STRA · 40 hrs/week $112,940Base $100,233 · Other $12,707

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 (16)

KIMBERLY STARRSPRESIDENT/CEO

BYANCA SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINA

DANIELLE KILCHENSTEINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GOVE

ALISA LEMKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NARR

KRISTAL GRANADOSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STRA

ABRAHAM FONSECASECRETARY

BENITA BYRDBOARD MEMBER

DEREK WOOLFBOARD MEMBER

MANAR KHOURYBOARD MEMBER

MICAH TOKUDACHAIR

NOEMI ALEXANDER HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER

NOLAN GOUVEIABOARD MEMBER

ROB LURKINSBOARD MEMBER

ROSSINA GALLEGOSBOARD MEMBER

V MANUEL PEREZBOARD MEMBER

VICTORIA LLORTBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1954
Location: 1835 CHICAGO AVE STE B, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-2309
County: Riverside
In care of: BYANCA SMITH
Primary officer: BYANCA SMITH, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(951) 697-4700

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ALICIA OREJEL CPA
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes