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United Way Of Ellis County

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Fund Raising Organizations That Cross Categories (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$404k (2023)

Expenses
$567k (2023)

Total Assets
$682k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$38.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$404,493
Expenses
$566,935
Net Income
-$162,442
Net Assets
$643,409
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $396,219
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,274
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,053
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,660
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $682,111
Total Liabilities $38,702
Net Assets $643,409
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Berges (Executive Dir.) $48,053 $0 $0
Kim Reel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelbi Wiles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Scheck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Dreiling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandi Giess (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Harmon (President) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Ladd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Schlaefli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Becky Kiser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Schaffer (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Jaden Richardson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Strube (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Giebler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$677,016
Expenses
$437,665
Net Income
$239,351
Net Assets
$802,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $676,332
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $684
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,971
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,477
2.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $867,824
Total Liabilities $65,562
Net Assets $802,262
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Berges (Executive Dir.) $44,971 $0 $0
Brendan Mackay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Scheck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Dreiling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Greenleaf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Harmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Clark (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Becky Kiser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Schaffer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Jeter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Keever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Korinna Parker (President) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Strube (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Giebler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,467
Expenses
$420,615
Net Income
-$99,148
Net Assets
$567,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $320,739
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $728
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,739
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,000
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $576,791
Total Liabilities $9,452
Net Assets $567,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Berges (Executive Dir.) $40,739 $0 $0
Tanner Gross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lewis (President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Scheck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Augustine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Greenleaf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Harmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Clark (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Harms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Schaffer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Jeter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Keever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Korinna Parker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Strube (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Giebler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$481,084
Expenses
$440,037
Net Income
$41,047
Net Assets
$663,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $477,814
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,270
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,892
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $673,523
Total Liabilities $10,306
Net Assets $663,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Berges (Executive Dir.) $40,000 $0 $0
Tanner Gross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lewis (President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Scheck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Augustine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Greenleaf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Harmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Clark (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Harms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Schaffer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Jeter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Keever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Korinna Parker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Strube (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Giebler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$492,983
Expenses
$389,983
Net Income
$103,000
Net Assets
$618,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $490,253
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,730
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,116
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,125
9.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $635,734
Total Liabilities $16,840
Net Assets $618,894
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Berges (Executive Dir.) $33,116 $0 $0
Tanner Gross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lewis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Celeste Lasich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Smith Hanes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Greenleaf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Denton (President) $0 $0 $0
Jude Fox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Niki Clark (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Harms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Schaffer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Jeter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Keever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Korinna Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Strube (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Giebler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,557
Expenses
$404,360
Net Income
-$74,803
Net Assets
$512,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $328,815
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $742
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,990
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,057
7.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $532,057
Total Liabilities $20,014
Net Assets $512,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Dryden (Executive Dir.) $47,990 $0 $0
Nikki Mihm (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lewis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Celeste Lasich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Smith Hanes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Greenleaf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Denton (President) $0 $0 $0
Jude Fox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Niki Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Harms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Schaffer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Keever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$400,758
Expenses
$416,265
Net Income
-$15,507
Net Assets
$613,105
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $397,658
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,100
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,018
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,060
7.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $636,030
Total Liabilities $22,925
Net Assets $613,105
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Dryden (Executive Dir.) $47,018 $0 $0
Nikki Mihm (President) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Celeste Lasich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Smith Hanes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Greenleaf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Denton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jude Fox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Todd Haskell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Schlaefli (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Korinna Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Siek (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,628
Expenses
$148,668
Net Income
$209,960
Net Assets
$628,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $356,877
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,751
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,385
30.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,837
18.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $656,123
Total Liabilities $27,511
Net Assets $628,612
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Dryden (Executive Dir.) $45,385 $0 $5,314
Nikki Mihm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Karlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Celeste Lasich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Lonnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Denton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jude Fox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Todd Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Schlaefli (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Holly Haynes (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Terry Siek (President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Wentling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Sund (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$386,106
Expenses
$446,244
Net Income
-$60,138
Net Assets
$418,652
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $385,877
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $229
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,913
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,777
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $743,482
Total Liabilities $324,830
Net Assets $418,652
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Dryden (Executive Director) $23,146 $0 $1,250
Jason Rauch (Executive Director) $18,517 $0 $0
Nikki Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Karlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Celeste Lasich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Lonnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Dreher (President) $0 $0 $0
Kara Denton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jude Fox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Todd Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Schlaefli (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Holly Haynes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Siek (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Wentling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Sund (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$435,668
Expenses
$421,167
Net Income
$14,501
Net Assets
$478,790
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $434,166
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,502
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,473
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,042
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $783,374
Total Liabilities $304,584
Net Assets $478,790
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jason Rauch (Executive Director) $51,473 $0 $0
Gary Aufdemberge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Karlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Celeste Lasich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Lonnon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Dreher (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Briseno (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Schlaefli (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Terry Siek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Wentling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhonda Meyerhoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Sund (President) $0 $0 $0
John Scheck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meagan Wellbrock (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$531,793
Expenses
$447,325
Net Income
$84,468
Net Assets
$464,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $528,962
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,831
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,735
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,510
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $786,387
Total Liabilities $322,098
Net Assets $464,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jason Rauch (Executive Director) $56,736 $0 $0
Gary Aufdemberge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Thomason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jeff Burnett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Briseno (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trevor May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Schlaefli (President) $0 $0 $0
Renee Medina (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Pfannenstiel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allyssa Weigel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Siek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Wentling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhonda Meyerhoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Sund (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Schueler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Scheck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meagan Wellbrock (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$485,284
Expenses
$467,335
Net Income
$17,949
Net Assets
$379,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $483,246
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,038
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,314
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,043
4.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $677,318
Total Liabilities $297,497
Net Assets $379,821

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,610
Expenses
$428,973
Net Income
-$35,363
Net Assets
$361,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,303
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,307
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,096
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,772
5.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $673,149
Total Liabilities $311,277
Net Assets $361,872

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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