Nonprofit · EIN 54-0850780
UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,096,381 | $7,502,558 | -$406,177 | $4,174,923 | $1,120,333 | $3,054,590 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,613,749 | $7,793,308 | $820,441 | $4,275,503 | $851,849 | $3,423,654 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,820,608
- of which government grants
- $1,254,838
- Program service revenue
- $3,108,832
- Investment income
- $127,648
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $34,383
- Other revenue
- $39,293
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,453,448
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $224,367
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,830,917
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,938,354
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,192
- Occupancy
- $66,581
- Travel
- $16,467
- Depreciation
- $83,965
- Program services (functional)
- $6,323,451
- Management and general (functional)
- $823,447
- Fundraising (functional)
- $355,660
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,275,503
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,174,923
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,120,333
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,054,590
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $279,117
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,440,060
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,240,501
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $814,089
- Gross receipts
- $8,099,484
- Employees
- 87
- Volunteers
- 72
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT RICE | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,495 | $15,513 |
| LEAH FRALEY | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,643 | $7,463 |
| STEPHEN LUTERAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,607 | $7,051 |
| JEANETTE PHILLIPS | CHIEF HUMAN AND TALENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,803 | $6,736 |
| GARRETT MCGUIRE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN THOMPSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG OLDHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MONDORO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIN BOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN GALLEGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL CLARKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE BUOY II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LINGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STACEY ZLOTNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| IFFY AKWULE-UDOCHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS CURIO | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rice | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,775 | $18,721 |
| Jeanette Phillips | Chief Talent and Culture O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,370 | $14,502 |
| Stephen Luteran | Chief Programs Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,370 | $13,081 |
| Margaret Cartier | Chief Development and Engagement Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,658 | $2,633 |
| William Packard | CFO Officer | 40 | $111,370 | $3,353 |
| Garrett McGuire | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Thompson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Mondoro | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Oldham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Curcio | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Iffy Akwule-Udochi | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elin Bohn | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Buoy II | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Clarke | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Evelyn Gallego | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Trish Lingan | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Zlotnick | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Fraley | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7511 FORDSON RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306-2225
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEAH FRALEY, 7511 FORDSON ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
- Signed the 990
- LEAH FRALEY, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (703) 255-8979
- Website
- UNITEDCOMMUNITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES AND CREATE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ADVANCING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- SOCIAL SERVICES: THE EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM MANAGES A FOOD PANTRY WHICH PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF FOOD ASSISTANCE ON A REGULAR BASIS. FAMILIES LIVING WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA COME UP TO THE PANTRY TO RECEIVE CANNED GOODS, FRESH PRODUCE, EGGS, MEAT, AND MORE WEEKLY. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS IN SEVEN NEIGHBORHOODS TO DELIVER FOOD DIRECTLY INTO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR. THE FAMILY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (FAP) PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SOCIAL SERVICES TO TANF-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. EACH FAMILY IS SUPPORTED BY A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER AND MAY BE PROVIDED WITH SERVICES SUCH AS CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB READINESS TRAINING, AND OTHER EDUCATION AND WORK RELATED EXPENSES.Expenses $2,781,950 · grants $1,418,179 · revenue $139,626
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT: UCM'S HEALTHY FAMILIES FAIRFAX PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION, HEALTH INFORMATION, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR PARENTS FROM PREGNANCY UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES AGE THREE. FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WORK WITH FAMILIES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENTING, IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENCOURAGE SCHOOL READINESS, AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY DAYCARE AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE POSITIVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES THAT NATURALLY STIMULATE CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY AND DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN 3 YEARS AND OLDER RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION SCREENINGS. FOUR AND FIVE-YEAR-OLDS WORK IN CURRICULUM-BASED CLASSROOMS FOCUSED ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS. PARENTS ARE SUPPORTED WITH PARENTING EDUCATION AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.Expenses $2,064,906 · grants $7,746 · revenue $1,998,587
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND CREEKSIDE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER SERVE AS HUBS FOR 15 LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS TO MEET, LEARN, AND GROW AS NEIGHBORS AND AS A LARGER COMMUNITY. THESE CENTERS ARE PLACES WHERE RESIDENTS CONNECT WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS, LEARN TO LEAD, AND MAKE CHANGES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY, WITH PROGRAMS THAT ARE DEVELOPED BY AND FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE CREEKSIDE LOCATION WAS VACATED AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES ENDED EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2024. THE SPARK PROGRAM (SUCCESS THROUGH PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENT, RESPECT, AND KNOWLEDGE) IS A MULTIFACETED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-12. SPARK PROVIDES A SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENVIRONMENT WHERE AT-RISK YOUTH CAN RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND INTERVENTION/PREVENTION OF NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. WORKING WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY, UCM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND HEALTH SCREENINGS TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES.UCM SPONSORS TWO COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT WALT WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MOUNT VERNON WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. UCM WORKS WITH TEACHERS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. UCM PROVIDES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE STRONGER FAMILIES AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.Expenses $676,180 · grants $23 · revenue $56,375
- COLLECTIVE IMPACT: UCM'S COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, COMMUN1TY+, STRIVES TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN A STRUCTURED WAY TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE FAIRFAX COUNTY OPPORTUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM, COMMUN1TY+ ALIGNS RESOURCES AND EFFORTS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES BASED ON THE NEEDS EXPRESSED BY MOUNT VERNON RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE EQUITY AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN HEALTH, SAFETY, ECONOMIC STRENGTH, CHILD AND YOUTH WELL-BEING, AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY. RESIDENTS BECOME LEADERS BY BRINGING COMMUNITY VOICE TO THE FOREFRONT OF POLICY AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT IMPACTING MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR.Expenses $437,862 · revenue $752,227
- THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM OPERATES A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FAMILIES IN THE SERVICE AREA WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL GROCERIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS. VISITORS TO THE PANTRY CAN ACCESS CANNED GOODS, FRESH PRODUCE, EGGS, MEAT, AND OTHER STAPLES TO HELP MEET THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. BEYOND THE PANTRY, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH A DEDICATED NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS ACROSS SEVEN NEIGHBORHOODS TO DELIVER FOOD DIRECTLY INTO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE 1 CORRIDOR, ENSURING THAT FAMILIES FACING TRANSPORTATION OR MOBILITY CHALLENGES STILL RECEIVE CONSISTENT SUPPORT
- THE FAMILY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (FAP) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) WHO ARE LIVING BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. EACH PARTICIPATING FAMILY IS PAIRED WITH A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER WHO PROVIDES PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES, JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, AND COVERAGE FOR EDUCATION AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSES. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY.
- THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS TWO COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT WALT WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MOUNT VERNON WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CREATING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH TEACHERS TO ENSURE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT SUCCESS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION TO THESE SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS FAMILIES TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OFFERS ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER STRONGER FAMILY BONDS AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES OVERALL.
- THE PROGRESO LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP CENTER EMPOWERS IMMIGRANTS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION, AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS GAIN THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. THE CENTER OFFERS SEMESTER-LONG ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS AT ALL PROFICIENCY LEVELS AND IS COMMITTED TO PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP EXAM AND ORAL INTERVIEW. ADDITIONALLY, PROGRESO HAS AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT ON STAFF WHO ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH A RANGE OF IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL MATTERS, INCLUDING ASYLUM APPLICATIONS, GREEN CARDS, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, FAMILY PETITIONS, AND CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS. THROUGH THESE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, PROGRESO OPENS DOORS FOR IMMIGRANTS TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
- LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP: PROGRESO LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP CENTER EMPOWERS IMMIGRANTS THROUGH EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP SERVICES, AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES. AT PROGRESO, UCM OPENS DOORS FOR FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY HELPING THEM ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. UCM PROVIDES SEMESTER-LONG ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS OF ALL LANGUAGE LEVELS. PROGRESO IS ALSO DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE ON THE PATH TO OBTAINING US CITIZENSHIP, OFFERING CITIZENSHIP CLASSES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE US CITIZENSHIP EXAM AND ORAL INTERVIEW. UCM HAS AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT ON STAFF TO HELP CLIENTS WITH IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL ISSUES INCLUDING ASYLUM, GREEN CARDS, TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS, FAMILY PETITIONS, AND CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS.Expenses $362,553 · grants $27,500 · revenue $162,017
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-0850780
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,174,923
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,099,484
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,096,381 | $7,502,558 | $4,174,923 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,613,749 | $7,793,308 | $4,275,503 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,473,206 | $7,627,488 | $3,813,031 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,716,633 | $7,544,647 | $3,985,966 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-0850780).
Questions about UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC is 54-0850780.
- Is UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEAH FRALEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,495 (JOHN BRYANT RICE, COO).
- How much revenue does UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,096,381, expenses of $7,502,558 and total assets of $4,174,923 at year end.
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