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Name:	United Way of Greater Houston
Address:	50 Waugh Drive
	Houston, TX 77007
Phone:	713-685-2300
Web Address:	www.unitedwayhouston.org
Also known as: United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast

United Way of Greater Houston meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The United Way of Greater Houston focuses their programs in the following areas: Developing youth and children to their full potential: Empowered TODAY, Excelling TOMORROW. Through quality childcare, character development, health care and counseling, mentoring, adoption and foster care, basic needs assistance and more, United Way gives kids a better chance at success and the opportunity to realize their dreams. United Way touched the lives of 461,000 children and young people and 79% of students in United Way programs were more successful in school. Creating strong families and safe neighborhoods: Planning TODAY, Thriving TOMORROW. Strong families and safe neighborhoods are the backbone of our community. More than 862,000 family members benefitted from United Way programs with services such as family counseling and parenting classes, health care and basic needs. Through job skills and career assistance, financial counseling, financial literacy classes and credit building, 41,000 families gained financial stability with the help of United Way. Supporting people rebuilding their lives: Striving TODAY, Successful TOMORROW. A second chance today can be the key to a better tomorrow. Approximately 842,000 individuals were helped in the aftermath of natural disasters, domestic violence, job loss and other family emergencies. Through United Way services such as housing and emergency shelter, mental health services, job readiness, domestic violence services, substance abuse services, independent life skills, transportation and employment skills, 77% of those in United Way programs gained the skills needed to reenter the workforce. Sustaining senior independence: Engaged TODAY, Independent TOMORROW. As the senior population in our community continues to grow, so does the importance of ensuring each senior has the help they need with daily living. United Way helps seniors remain in their homes and stay independent, cared for and connected. More than 79,000 seniors in the Greater Houston area benefited from nutritious meals, home visits and care, social interaction, a citywide support network and advocacy for senior issues all made possible by United Way. Senior specialists were available on call through the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. Approximately 80% of seniors in area programs received the help they need to stay in their own homes. Nonprofit Connection: The program is the city's one stop resource for building nonprofit capacity. United Way offers a portfolio of programs that address every aspect of a nonprofit's operation, including the Community Resource Center, Management Assistance Program, Project Blueprint and the Gifts-in-Kind Program.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, United Way of Greater Houston's program expenses were:

Community Investments	54,870,000
Community Impact	9,792,000
Gifts-in-kind	1,679,000
Disaster response	132,000
Total Program Expenses:	$66,473,000

Chief Executive : Anna M. Babin, President and CEO

Compensation*:

$298,860

Chair of the Board: David McClanahan
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President and CEO/CenterPoint Energy

Board Size: 49

Paid Staff Size: 194

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, telephone, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, television, radio, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements

Fund raising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $84,448,000, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on United Way of Greater Houston's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.

Source of Funds
Annual Campaign	79,224,000
Previous Campaign contributions	3,825,000
Contracts & Program fees	2,773,000
Other Contributions	1,399,000
Investment return	411,000
Other Revenue	14,000
Less: Donor Designated gifts	-5,297,000
Less: Provision for uncollectible pledges on current year campaign	-5,940,000
Total Income	$76,409,000

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 87%  Fund Raising: 10%  Administrative: 3%

Total income		$76,409,000
Program expenses		$66,473,000
Fund raising expenses		7,672,000
Administrative expenses		1,972,000
Total expenses		$76,117,000
Income in Excess of Expenses		292,000
Beginning net assets		51,122,000
Ending net assets		51,414,000
Total liabilities		42,261,000
Total assets		$93,675,000