The United Way of Lee County Inc

Fort Myers, FL · Founded 1957

Improving quality of life through coordinated human services

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Programs
Contact
Joy Jeannine
Website Contact

About Organization

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades coordinates fundraising, fund distribution, community building, and volunteer advancement to improve quality of life in the tri-county region. Based in Fort Myers, FL, the organization generated $27.0 million in revenue in 2024 with 100 employees and 6,576 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Provides core programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs and priorities.

Community Engagement

Builds relationships with constituents, stakeholders, and partners through outreach, communications, and collaborative initiatives.

Organizational Excellence

Maintains quality operations through effective governance, financial management, and continuous improvement of programs and services.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$27.0M

-40.8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$28.8M

-30.8% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$14.9M

-32.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

100

+3.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $26,999,177 $28,798,926 $14,868,316 100
2023 $45,642,872 $41,642,333 $22,123,032 97
2022 $30,046,968 $27,786,388 $15,954,492 93
2021 $16,905,483 $15,908,869 $10,857,756 72
2020 $16,457,149 $17,256,166 $11,455,934 60
2019 $14,104,612 $14,134,932 $11,171,775 52
2018 $12,286,876 $12,593,401 $10,800,677 47

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify community needs and priorities through research, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement programs aligned with mission addressing identified needs and opportunities.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs with quality standards ensuring effective service delivery to constituents and stakeholders.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measure outcomes and assess effectiveness to improve programs and demonstrate results to stakeholders.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The United Way of Lee County Inc

Core Programs

Delivers primary programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs.

Community Outreach

Engages with constituents and stakeholders through communications, events, and activities building awareness and participation.

Partnerships

Collaborates with other organizations and stakeholders expanding reach and maximizing impact of programs.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure, staff expertise, and resources supporting program quality and effectiveness.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The United Way of Lee County Inc.

JJ

Joy Jeannine

President/Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $228,274
PH

Pelle Hannah

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $132,196
HM

Hidalgo Michelle

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $126,967
BC

Boyd Connie

Chief HR and Facilities Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $103,132
BK

Brenda Krieger 

  
CA

Catherine Angulo    

            
JE

Jarrett Eady

                
AS

Anthony Stephens-Lynch

        
TA

Tyheim Archbold

        

Milestones

1957

Organization Founded

1957

Established to serve community needs through mission-aligned programs and services.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $27.0M in annual revenue serving constituents through programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AJ
Agollari Julian Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Anderson Kevin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Bell Patricia J Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Bernier Christopher S Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Beville Robert Immediate Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Branning R Noelle Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Brooks Gary Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Bryant Gary Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Carfore Cindy S Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CN
Chlumsky Nick Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CJ
Clinger John Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Collins Michael Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
FD
Fry David L Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GC
Goss Chauncey P Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GG
Griffin Gary H Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HC
Hansen Chris Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HB
Hartman Barbara Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HC
Hawkins Cynthia M Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
HB
Hendry Beth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HW
Herzog Wane Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HM
Hudson Michelle Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HM
Humphreys Matthew Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
IC
Idelson Charles Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jackson Sally Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Johnson Calli Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Joyce John Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KK
Karnes Kevin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KA
Kershaw Andrea Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Klein David Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LT
Lapi Tony Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Lucas Brian Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Lucas David Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Makurat Paul Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Martus Stephen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Matter Gary Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MT
McMillion Tracy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Miller Charlotte Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MV
Moreland Victoria Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Motzer Bill Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mullinax Landon Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mundy Barbara Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Nelson Stan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Nygaard Scott Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
OD
O'Berski Dan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
OP
O'Donnell Patricia Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
OD
Oliver David Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PH
Parrish Harlan C Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PA
Phillips April Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PJ
Pogar Janet Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Pontius Steve Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PW
Prather Will Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Rivera Peter Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RV
Rodriguez Victoria Assistant Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Rogers Carolyn Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Ryan Karen L Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Santos Jay Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Shearman Robert C Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Simmering Bryan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Snell Mary Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Streger John Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TT
Todd Ted Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
UT
Uhler Tom Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
VC
Vertich Corey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WD
Wallace Darren Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WS
White Scott Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WE
Wilks Earnest J Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WC
Williams Christy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ZM
Zwack Matthew Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$666K

Highest Paid

$269K

Joy Jeannine

Compensated Officers

4

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Joy Jeannine President/Chief Executive Officer $228,274 $40,362 $268,636 60
Pelle Hannah Chief Operating Officer $132,196 $15,221 $147,417 55
Hidalgo Michelle Chief Financial Officer $126,967 $14,763 $141,730 55
Boyd Connie Chief HR And Facilities Officer $103,132 $4,965 $108,097 55

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$4.0M Grants Received
24 Organizations

Top Funders

24 total
G
Good360
$2.0M
UW
United Way of Central Florida Inc
$401K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$380K
SF
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
$315K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$308K
CF
Columbus Foundation
$114K
SI
Siemer Institute 2 grants
$110K
VF
Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc.
$100K
LC
Lee County Electric Cooperative Inc.
$38K
CI
Cencora Impact Foundation
$25K
+14 more funders
Good360 United Way of Central Florida Inc Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Southwest Florida Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Columbus Foundation Siemer Institute Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc. Lee County Electric Cooperative Inc. Cencora Impact Foundation The League Club Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Suncoast Credit Union Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Licking County Foundation Inc. Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Endowment Foundation United Way Worldwide Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. The Community Foundation Of The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc. United Way Of Greater Toledo Foundation For The Carolinas The Ayco Charitable Foundation
Good360 United Way of Central Florida Inc Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Southwest Florida Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Columbus Foundation Siemer Institute Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc. Lee County Electric Cooperative Inc. Cencora Impact Foundation The League Club Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Suncoast Credit Union Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Licking County Foundation Inc. Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Endowment Foundation United Way Worldwide Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. The Community Foundation Of The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc. United Way Of Greater Toledo Foundation For The Carolinas The Ayco Charitable Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Phone

(239) 433-2000

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7273 Concourse Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908