United Community Center
United Community Center reported $53.3 million in revenue and $51.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $90.10 went to program services, $8.32 to management and general costs and $1.58 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 88.8% of the total. Government grants made up 81.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $451,719 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 52% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $52MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $53MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.1% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 88.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 81.5% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 9.5% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $451,719 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.88% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 28 of 28 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEducation: United Community Center schools educate more than 1,800 students, offering programs from early childhood (starting at six weeks old) through 8th grade. Additionally, education initiatives extend to support more than 700 high school students through the pre-college program. Ucc is deeply committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and to provide an environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve their full potential
Health and human services:ucc transforms lives through compassionate treatment and recovery services for individuals facing substance use disorders. Comprehensive residential programs provide 24-hour/365 days per year with personalized care - including counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and creative therapies-designed to nurture healing for men, women and families alike. Flexible outpatient and day treatment services offer dynamic group and individual counseling, life skills education, and mental health support to bolster each client's journey toward lasting recovery
Elderly programs:ucc's senior center offers a vibrant, culturally sensitive space where older latino adults enjoy nourishing meals, engaging activities, and socialization. The adult day Center and Community care family care program provide personalized, home-like support for frail elders and those with disabilities, ensuring compassionate care and respite. With specialized services like a bilingual memory clinic and affordable housing living options, ucc creates a nurturing environment that empowers seniors to thrive and embrace each day with confidence
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $421,719 | $0 | $30,000 | $451,719 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $248,000 | $0 | $0 | $248,000 |
| CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $126,927 | $0 | $17,415 | $144,342 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $131,251 | $0 | $11,410 | $142,661 |
| CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,250 | $0 | $17,415 | $138,665 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,145 | $0 | $6,005 | $136,150 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,826 | $0 | $9,533 | $133,359 |
| MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,834 | $0 | $0 | $132,834 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Community Center (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $794K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b28 · 28 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5742
- Volunteers Part I, line 6500
Private foundation grants it received
33 private foundations reported grants to United Community Center totaling $885K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of United Community Center's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, United Community Center reported that 90.1% of its $51.5 million in expenses went to program services, 8.3% to management and general and 1.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Community Center pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Community Center reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $451,719, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Community Center get its money?
Of $53.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 88.8% came from contributions and grants (including 81.5% from government grants) and 9.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Community Center a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-1146191 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503179349309785 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423199349315982 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323039349300722 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233189349316973 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143199349312504 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013189349310281 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-1146191: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.