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United Way of the Bluegrass

A BBB Community Member since 09/01/1993.

This BBB Accredited Charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

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Name:	United Way of the Bluegrass
Phone:	(859) 233-4460
Fax:	(859) 259-3397
Address:	2480 Fortune Drive #250
	Lexington, KY 40509
Website:	www.uwbg.org
Report Creation Date:	September 9, 2011
Report Expiration Date:	April 4, 2013
Original Business Start Date:	January 1921
Principal:	Ms Vicki R. Seale, V.P. Finance & Administration
Customer Contact:	Ms Vicki R. Seale, V.P. Finance & Administration -
Email Address:
Type of Business:	Charity - Local
Community Membership:	This organization is a BBB Community Member.

Additional DBA Names

United Way of Scott County

United Way of Clark County

United Way

United Way of Woodford County

United Way of Bourbon County

United Way of Madison County

United Way of Anderson County

United Way of Montgomery County

United Way of Fayette County

UWBG

Volunteer Center

United Way of the Bluegrass, Inc.

United Way of Jessamine County

Stated Purpose

United Way of the Bluegrass is people from throughout the community working together to identify and address the issues that matter most, change conditions and improve lives.

They do this by:
* Raising awareness;
* Raising money, good and services;
* Matching resources to meet the needs; and
* Creating initiatives to fill the gap

According to the United Way of the Bluegrass their mission is "to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities."

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.This organization meets all those Standards and is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Community Membership

This organization is a community member of BBB, which means it supports BBB's services to the public.

Programs

The main programs of United Way of the Bluegrass are:

Allocations and Community Impact
United Way-AIRS 211
The Volunteer Center
United Way's Success by 6
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Total Program Expenses:

$4,488,579

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	William Farmer
CEO Compensation:	$42,538.00
Chair of the Board:	Greg Dixon
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:	GM, Baker Iron & Metal
Board Size:	70
Paid Staff Size:	30 Full Time.

Fund Raising

Method(s) Used:

The United Way of the Bluegrass states their methods of fundraising are direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, TV and radio appeals, grant proposals, planned giving brochure and corporate pledge forms and internet appeals.

Tax Status

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.

Financial

According to United Way of the Bluegrass's Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010:


Income
	Gross Campaign Revenue	$4,686,648
	Other Fundraising Revenue	$60,689
	Grants	$108,275
	Other Income	$803,603
	Investment Income	$410,109
	Total Income:	$6,069,324

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$4,488,579	74.14%	73.96%
	Fund Raising:	$1,145,226	18.92%	18.87%
	Administrative:	$420,546	6.95%	6.93%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$6,054,351

Excess of Income over Expenses		$14,973
Ending Net Assets:		$6,675,397

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.

Additional Contact Information

Additional Addresses

227 North Upper Street (Former)
Lexington, KY 40507

101 East Vine Street #720
(Former)
Lexington, KY 40507

Additional Phone Numbers

Tel: (800) 411-8929
Tel: (859) 233-4461
Tel: (859) 233-4480

Additional Email Addresses

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