United Way Of San Joaquin County

What United Way Of San Joaquin County does

United Way of San Joaquin County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1926 and headquartered at 777 N Pershing Ave, Suite 2B, Stockton, California, operating with 7 FTEs and a 12-member Board of Directors. The organization functions as a community foundation and convener for San Joaquin County, running workplace giving campaigns across hundreds of local employers and distributing funds quarterly to vetted nonprofits; approximately 85 cents of every donated dollar flows to mission programs with 15% retained to support operations. Annual campaigns raise between $2 and $3 million, and since inception the organization estimates it has returned more than $100 million to the community.

Its core programmatic portfolio is organized around two focus areas (education and homelessness) and includes the Connected Community Network (CCN), a care-coordination platform linking 100+ nonprofit organizations, educational agencies, and service providers around social determinants of health; the Alliance for Wellness and North San Joaquin Valley Community Health Worker Association, providing Medi-Cal capacity building and CHW training; the PEACE Project, a multisector violence-reduction initiative for unhoused residents launched in 2023; NEST, a 2,000 sq. ft. nonprofit co-working space paired with the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program and fiscal sponsorship services; and member/resource tools including 2-1-1 San Joaquin, My Money Path, Eleanor by Women United, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and Free Tax Help. Strategic partners include Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center, Health Plan of San Joaquin, San Joaquin County Public Health Services, Amazon, Second Harvest of the Greater SJ Valley, CSU Stanislaus-Stockton, and University of the Pacific.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across workplace payroll deduction campaigns, direct donations, member contributions (Eleanor by Women United), corporate and foundation grants (CommonSpirit Health, Amazon), and government/Medi-Cal capacity-building contracts. Distribution is regional (San Joaquin County cities including Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop) with no global footprint claim, although the organization operates within the broader United Way network spanning more than 1,100 communities.

Name

United Way Of San Joaquin County

Legal name

United Way of San Joaquin County

Website

https://unitedwaysjc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Social Services (Nonprofit)

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community impact services
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Fiscal sponsorship programs
• Workplace giving campaigns
• Community health initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Workplace Giving Campaigns: The majority of funds come from workplace campaigns that local businesses conduct to allow their employees the opportunity to give back. Employees can direct funds to their favorite nonprofits or to UWSJC directly via payroll deduction. For every dollar donated, 85 cents goes to mission, with approximately 15% credited back to UWSJC to support the payroll system, check distribution, and donor tax letters.
2. Annual Campaign: Annual campaign raises between $2 and $3 million. Funds are pooled from workplace giving and distributed quarterly to nonprofits based on donations directed to each.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United Way of San Joaquin County is a 501(c)(3) community impact nonprofit that mobilizes workplace giving, donations, and grants to fund and operate programs addressing education, homelessness, and health in San Joaquin County. It delivers direct services through initiatives such as NEST (nonprofit co-working and capacity building), Alliance for Wellness (Medi-Cal navigation), the Connected Community Network (care coordination), Imagination Library (early literacy), My Money Path (financial coaching), 2-1-1 San Joaquin (referrals), Free Tax Help, and the PEACE Project (violence prevention for the unhoused), and serves as a fiscal sponsor and capacity-building partner for more than 150 local nonprofits.

Product overview

United Way of San Joaquin County is a nonprofit organization operating as a portfolio of community impact programs rather than a unified software product. The organization focuses on two primary social impact areas: education and homelessness. Key programs include the NEST (Nonprofit Enterprise Support Team) co-working space providing nonprofit capacity building, the Alliance for Wellness supporting Medi-Cal services through community health workers, and the Connected Community Network (CCN) coordinating care across 105+ partner organizations. Additional programs include financial empowerment tools (My Money Path, Free Tax Help), early literacy (Imagination Library), emergency referrals (2-1-1), and initiatives addressing homelessness (PEACE Project, Homeless Reports). The organization also operates workplace giving campaigns and the Eleanor by Women United giving circle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEST (Nonprofit Enterprise Support Team) Co-Working and Capacity Building Hub Affordable co-working space and nonprofit capacity building program for community-based organizations in San Joaquin County, providing office infrastructure, shared services, and professional development support.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Services UWSJC serves as a fiscal sponsor for nonprofit organizations and projects, providing financial oversight, tax-exempt status, and administrative back-office support.
• Alliance for Wellness (Medi-Cal Navigator Program) Medi-Cal enrollment, navigation, and community health worker support program serving San Joaquin County residents, helping individuals access healthcare coverage and community wellness resources.
• Connected Community Network (CCN) Care coordination network that connects residents to health, housing, and social services through community care coordination, in partnership with healthcare and social service providers.
• PEACE Project (Violence Prevention for Unsheltered Residents) Violence prevention and street outreach program for homeless and unsheltered residents in San Joaquin County, providing trauma-informed intervention and safety support.
• Imagination Library Early childhood literacy program that mails free, age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth to age five in San Joaquin County to promote reading readiness.
• My Money Path Financial Coaching Financial coaching and tools platform helping individuals and families build financial stability through budgeting, savings, and credit-building resources.
• 2-1-1 San Joaquin Free, confidential 24/7 information and referral service connecting San Joaquin County residents to health, housing, and human services resources through phone and online channels.
• Free Tax Help (VITA) Free tax preparation assistance for low- and moderate-income households in San Joaquin County, typically operated through the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
• Workplace Giving Campaigns Annual workplace giving and corporate giving campaign program enabling employees of partner employers to donate to UWSJC through payroll deduction and corporate matching gifts.
• Eleanor by Women United (Women's Giving Circle) Women's giving circle that engages female donors in pooled philanthropy to support targeted community initiatives in San Joaquin County.
• GRIT Series (Professional Development for Nonprofits) Professional development training series providing nonprofit leaders and staff with governance, fundraising, and operational capacity-building workshops.
• North San Joaquin Valley Community Health Worker Association Regional professional association for community health workers, including efforts to advance CHW designation, training, and integration into the care system in San Joaquin and surrounding counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to mission
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center (CommonSpirit Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023PEACE Project launched in 2023 after Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center was awarded a United Against Violence Grant from CommonSpirit Health's Mission & Ministry Fund. United Way serves as backbone convener while SJMC serves as fiscal agent.
• Connected Community Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2020United Way of San Joaquin County, Dignity Health, and 211 of San Joaquin County established the Connected Community Network to address social determinants of health. The network includes over 100 nonprofit organizations coordinating care through a united coordinated care system.
• San Joaquin Data Co-OpsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with PEACE Project for data integration support to improve violence reporting, service coordination, and data collection across systems.
• PREVAILsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrauma information training provider for PEACE Project to develop safety-driven, trauma-informed solutions for unhoused community members.
• St. Mary's Community ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe storage partner for PEACE Project providing safe storage services for unhoused community members.
• Health Plan of San JoaquincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBO Medi-Cal Capacity Building Series (Medi-Cal Track) is a collaborative partnership with Health Plan of San Joaquin. Founded to support Medi-Cal capacity building and training for community-based providers.
• San Joaquin County Public Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey regional partner supporting the North San Joaquin Valley Community Health Worker Association, committed to advancing health equity in San Joaquin County.
• California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton CampussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting the North San Joaquin Valley Community Health Worker Association for workforce development.
• Mountain Valley Health PlansupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting the North San Joaquin Valley Community Health Worker Association.
• Golden Valley Health CenterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting the North San Joaquin Valley Community Health Worker Association.
• Asian Pacific Self-Development And Residential Association (APSARA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating organization in Alliance for Wellness care coordination network, providing care addressing social determinants of health.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of StocktonsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating organization in Alliance for Wellness care coordination network, providing care addressing social determinants of health.
• Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin (EFB)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating organization in Alliance for Wellness care coordination network, providing food access and security services.
• Little Manila RisingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating organization in Alliance for Wellness care coordination network, providing community-based services.
• Community FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foundation partner with which UWSJC hosts joint Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and has established a joint Endowment with Lodi Community Foundation.
• AmazonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in distributing food boxes to low-income housing projects in partnership with Second Harvest of the Greater SJ Valley.
• Second Harvest of the Greater SJ ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner with Amazon and United Way in distributing food boxes to low-income housing projects.
• Housing Authority of San Joaquin CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community support initiatives and housing-related programs.
• University of the PacificsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cost of Homelessness Report and Unsheltered Encampment Report in collaboration with City of Stockton, St. Mary's Dining Room, and Dignity Health.
• St. Mary's Dining RoomsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cost of Homelessness Report and Unsheltered Encampment Report in collaboration with City of Stockton, University of the Pacific, and Dignity Health.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Foundation of San Joaquin: Local grantmaking foundation serving the same San Joaquin County geography, distributing charitable funds to nonprofits and managing endowments. Direct peer on the grantmaking and donor services side.
• United Way Bay Area: Another regional United Way affiliate operating the same workplace giving, grantmaking, and nonprofit convening model in California. Highly comparable structure, revenue model, and program mix.
• United Way of Greater Los Angeles: Large California United Way affiliate running workplace giving campaigns, nonprofit capacity building, and housing/homelessness initiatives. Same mission and operating model with similar programs (e.g., NEST-style spaces, fiscal sponsorship).

Others

• 211 of San Joaquin County: Information and referral partner within UWSJC's Connected Community Network providing 24/7 social service navigation. Operates the same service number UWSJC promotes; an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.
• Network for Good: Donor management and online fundraising SaaS provider used by UWSJC (via Network for Good events). Represents the digital giving infrastructure that competes with traditional workplace giving.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: Global umbrella organization of which UWSJC is a local affiliate. Provides brand, standards, and global donor scale (1,100+ communities) that UWSJC benefits from as a member.
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Large California community foundation that handles donor-advised funds, grantmaking, and regional initiatives. Operates the same model as UWSJC but at substantially larger scale.

Regional players

• Sacramento Region Community Foundation: Regional community foundation operating adjacent to San Joaquin County with similar grantmaking, donor services, and nonprofit support programs. Comparable scale and mission.
• San Francisco Foundation: Established California community foundation focused on racial equity, economic inclusion, and nonprofit support. Comparable mission and grantmaking approach at a larger urban scale.
• California Community Foundation: Los Angeles-based community foundation distributing charitable funds to nonprofits statewide. Comparable grantmaking, donor services, and community impact focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/UnitedWaySJC
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedWaySJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-san-joaquin

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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