United Way Of Indian River

Name

United Way Of Indian River

Legal name

United Way of Indian River County

Website

https://unitedwayirc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community fundraising services
• Nonprofit grantmaking programs
• Disaster recovery coordination
• Workplace giving campaigns
• Volunteer coordination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vero Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Workplace Giving Campaigns: Annual workplace giving campaigns where employees contribute through payroll deductions. Companies serve as Torchbearer Workplaces when contributing $12,000+ annually. This is the primary revenue stream driving community investment.
2. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through online giving, checks, stock transfers, Donor Advised Funds, and Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs. Includes monthly Waymakers program and one-time gifts.
3. Monthly Giving (Waymakers): Recurring monthly donations from community members providing steady funding. Tiers include $10, $15, $25, $50, and $100 per month with specific impact allocations.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including the Citrus Golf Tournament ($800/foursome), Jackie Robinson Celebration Game ($10-15/ticket), Pickleball Tournament ($60/person), and other community events.
5. Foundation Grants: The United Way Foundation manages endowment funds and legacy gifts that provide long-term financial support. Foundation board oversees investment of endowment funds.
6. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships at various levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Tee sponsors) from corporate partners supporting United Way events and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

United Way of Indian River County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes community resources through workplace giving campaigns, individual donations, and signature fundraising events to grant approximately $1.46 million annually to 34 partner agencies delivering 46 programs across Health, Education, and Financial Stability impact areas in Indian River County, Florida. The organization also operates direct-service programs including free tax preparation (VITA), disaster recovery (ANCHOR), major-donor recognition (Tocqueville Society), monthly giving (Waymakers), youth volunteer engagement (UPSTARTERS), and nonprofit capacity building (LEARN UNITED).

Product overview

United Way of Indian River County operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a coordinated portfolio of community programs rather than a technology product. The core offerings include: community investment through the Community Impact Fund ($1.46M annually to 34 partner agencies), disaster recovery via the ANCHOR initiative, free tax preparation through VITA, and major donor programs (Tocqueville Society for $10,000+ donors and Waymakers monthly giving). Supporting programs include youth engagement (UPSTARTERS), nonprofit capacity building (LEARN UNITED), literacy initiatives (Little Free Libraries, Born Learning Trails), and annual fundraising events (Citrus Golf Tournament, Trike Wars, Jackie Robinson Celebration Game). The organization connects residents to resources including the 2-1-1 helpline and hurricane preparedness information. No public API or AI/ML capabilities are offered; operations rely on third-party platforms including e-CImpact for grant management and VolunteerLocal for volunteer coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANCHOR: Action Network for Community Hope and Organized Recovery - disaster preparedness and long-term recovery initiative
• Waymakers
• Tocqueville Society
• UPSTARTERS
• VITA
• Born Learning Trail
• Jackie Robinson Celebration Game
• ALICE

Products and services

• ANCHOR Disaster Recovery Initiative
• VITA Free Tax Preparation
• Waymakers Monthly Giving Program
• Tocqueville Society
• LEARN UNITED Nonprofit Education
• UPSTARTERS Youth Volunteer Program
• Citizens' Review Panel
• Community Investment Fund
• Workplace Campaign Program
• Citrus Golf Tournament
• Jackie Robinson Celebration Game
• Trike Wars Block Party
• St. Paddle's Day Pickleball Tournament
• United Way Foundation
• ALICE Research and Advocacy
• Hurricane Resource Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 4 Indian River County residents helped by partner agencies (nearly 47,000 people)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 34 Partner Agencies (Funded Partner Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner34 nonprofit agencies receive funding and coordination support from United Way to deliver programs in Health, Education, and Financial Stability. Partners include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Crossover Mission, Mental Health Association, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, The Arc of Indian River County, and others. United Way conducts Citizens' Review Panel evaluations and site visits.
• Indian River Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for LEARN UNITED program providing leadership education and resources for nonprofits. Joint workshops on HR, grants, advocacy, and leadership topics hosted at Northern Trust location.
• Indian River County Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCHOR initiative operates under Emergency Support Function #15 (Volunteers and Donations) in coordination with county Emergency Management. United Way serves as official volunteer and fundraising partner for disaster response.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-Term Recovery grant funder for ANCHOR disaster recovery initiative. Coordinates on case management, mass-feeding operations, and recovery efforts during emergencies.
• VolunteerFloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides VRC (Volunteer Reception Center) certification training for disaster response volunteers. Annual 1-day certification training hosted at United Way Center.
• IRS (Internal Revenue Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing free tax preparation. IRS provides certification training and materials for volunteer tax preparers.
• Jackie Robinson Training ComplexmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game hosted at the iconic Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach. Venue partnership for fundraising event.
• Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas (Palm Beach Cardinals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinor League Baseball team serving as opponent for Jackie Robinson Celebration Game. Part of St. Louis Cardinals Class-A affiliate promotional series.
• MARC Radio Treasure CoastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio partner providing live broadcast and photo booth experience for Jackie Robinson Celebration Game.
• Vero Beach Country ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive venue host for the 40th Annual Citrus Golf Tournament. Provides golf course and hospitality for the annual fundraising event.
• Dick Bird Park / South County ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for St. Paddle's Day Pickleball Tournament (March 7, 2026). Managed by Indian River County.
• Vero Beach High School Citrus BowlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKick-off breakfast venue for Day of Caring event. Located at 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach.
• Northern TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts LEARN UNITED workshops at 755 Beachland Boulevard location. Major workplace campaign partner and Torchbearer Workplace contributing $12,000+ annually.
• Florida Nonprofit AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for LEARN UNITED Advocacy 101 workshop providing legislative updates and nonprofit advocacy training.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Indian River ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for fundraising professionals referenced through LEARN UNITED resources for nonprofit capacity building.
• Hale GrovesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Citrus Sale partnership where Hale Groves donates 15% of holiday citrus sales to United Way using promo code UNITEDWAY24.
• 211 Palm Beach and Treasure CoastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor211 Helpline provides 24/7 crisis intervention and community resource referral services for Indian River County residents.
• Cleveland Clinic Indian River HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorchbearer Workplace partner and event sponsor. Serves as healthcare provider and community health partner. Sponsors VITA program and community events.
• School District of Indian River CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorchbearer Workplace partner. Participant in Trike Wars competition. Partner on educational programs including Dodgertown Elementary Community Partnership School.
• Indian River County (Local Government)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government Torchbearer Workplace partner and event participant. Emergency management coordination through ANCHOR initiative. Multiple county departments participate in workplace campaigns.
• Access to Justice Self-Help CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal assistance centers at Indian River County Courthouse and United Against Poverty, providing family law, eviction, and small claims support.
• United Against PovertycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing Success Training for Employment Program (STEP) and hosting Access to Justice Self-Help Center. Little Free Library location.
• United for ALICE (Research Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research organization providing ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) data and reports. United Way uses ALICE research for community needs assessment and advocacy.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• VolunteerFlorida: State commission that provides VRC certification and AmeriCorps funding to UWIRC's ANCHOR initiative. Comparable as a funder and capacity-builder for disaster volunteer infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: Global federation of which Indian River County is a local affiliate. Directly comparable as the umbrella body governing branding, accountability standards, and the federated fundraising model that UWIRC operationalizes at the county level.

Direct peers

• Indian River Community Foundation: Local foundation that co-hosts LEARN UNITED with UWIRC and competes for the same high-net-worth donor and endowment dollars in Indian River County. Directly comparable in grantmaking and donor stewardship.
• American Red Cross (Florida Region): Co-funder of ANCHOR and partner in disaster case management and mass-feeding. Comparable as a donor-funded disaster response and human services organization with broader geographic scope.
• United Against Poverty (Indian River): Funded partner agency delivering workforce training and housing navigation. Direct peer in the county-level social services ecosystem, sharing the same ALICE-aligned beneficiary population.
• 2-1-1 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast: 24/7 crisis and resource referral partner covering the same service geography. Comparable as a community resource coordinator funded through United Way allocations.
• United Way of St. Lucie County: Adjacent Treasure Coast chapter running identical workplace campaigns, VITA, and ALICE programs. Most relevant direct peer for benchmarking operating model and scale.
• United Way of Martin County: Neighboring Florida county chapter operating the same workplace giving, ALICE research, and community investment model. Closest functional peer, differing only by service geography and donor base.
• United Way of Brevard County: Neighbor Florida chapter on the Space Coast with similar mix of workplace giving, ALICE programming, and disaster response. Strong direct functional peer for scale and operating model comparison.
• Habitat for Humanity of Indian River County: Funded partner agency addressing housing stability, one of UWIRC's three funding pillars. Comparable in mission scope, donor base, and grant dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UnitedWayIndianRiver
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedWayIRC
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedwayirc
• Xx.com/UnitedWayIRC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-indian-river

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

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