IMPACT
REPORT
2022-23
A message from our CEO:
Together we’re creating generational change
As I reflect on the last year, I am inspired by and grateful for the corporate and nonprofit partners, donors, volunteers and advocates who comprise the Live United movement. United, this unstoppable force for change improved access to education, income and health for 1.6 million North Texans.
This work is critically important. Even in a prosperous, growing region like North Texas, opportunity is not equal for everyone. Over the last year, our neighbors grappled with challenges old and new, including a difficult labor market, stubbornly high inflation and a growing housing crisis. Meanwhile, local communities of color experienced the sustained and systemic inequities that have persisted for generations, preventing far too many people from thriving.
In the face of these challenges, United Way continued to adapt and innovate, expanding existing initiatives and launching new programs to create transformational change. Together, with our dedicated corporate, philanthropic and community partners, we drove real, quantitative progress toward our Aspire United 2030 community goals and delivered on our commitment to advance racial equity.
We do this work to create lifelong change that transforms the entire trajectory of an individual, a family and a community. We focus on education, income and health because they are interconnected and interdependent: Children who enter school ready to learn are more likely to become strong readers, which in turn makes them more likely to succeed after high school. College graduates tend to earn more, which enables them to save for the future, and financially stable adults can cover the costs of healthcare and support their children’s success in school. This is the virtuous cycle that the Live United movement makes possible.
The extraordinary generosity of our donors is what fuels this lasting impact. Despite overall giving levels falling in cities across the U.S., philanthropy in North Texas remains strong. In our region, the Texas miracle is not just economic; it’s philanthropic. This is especially true of corporate giving in our region, as reinforced in a recent article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which highlighted United Way of Metropolitan Dallas as an organization that creates innovative programs and partnerships and builds relationships across the corporate landscape and all giving channels.
This year, we experienced generosity in all shapes and sizes, as the Live United movement came together to fuel more impact than ever before. Thousands of individual change-seekers from across North Texas invested in our cause, joining a community-wide movement that is committed to making our region more equitable for all. We were honored to receive a historic $15 million investment from The Perot Foundation—an unprecedented vote of confidence in our ability to drive measurable progress toward our goals. Meanwhile, $1 million donations each from Trinity Industries, Comerica Bank and Frito-Lay/PepsiCo marked an extraordinary start to our Centennial fundraising efforts.
Our success over the past year was made possible by the inspiring leadership of our board chairs, Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America; and Terri West, chair, Texas Instruments Foundation; as well as our annual campaign chair, Jean Savage, CEO of Trinity Industries.
As we continue to drive progress toward our Aspire United 2030 goals, we hope this Impact Report inspires each of you to pledge your support to the Live United movement and work together to improve access to education, income and health. Thank you for creating access and opportunity for all North Texans to thrive.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Sampson
McDermott-Templeton President and CEO
Who We Are
We are a social change organization that unites the community to create access and opportunity for all North Texans to thrive.
Together with dedicated supporters like you, we improve access to education, income and health—the building blocks of opportunity— by driving progress toward our 10-year goals for North Texas, known as Aspire United 2030. We bring together individual change- seekers, corporations, nonprofits, foundations, school districts and more to achieve measurable outcomes for our community, working from a racial equity lens so we can create transformational change that lasts for generations.
Our vision is a North Texas where all students graduate prepared for success at college or on the job, all local families achieve financial stability and all our neighbors access the health resources needed to live longer, healthier lives.
Children who enter school ready to learn are more likely to read proficiently by 3rd grade.
United, We’re Changing Lives
In the last year, supporters like you changed the lives of 1.6 million North Texans—more than 20% of our region’s population.
laid the groundwork for continued education success
received assistance to get and keep better jobs and build savings for the future
gained access to the health and wellness resources necessary to live longer, healthier lives.
Our North Star: Aspire United 2030 Goals
Each year, we closely track and assess our progress toward our mission to improve access to education, income and health. To ensure we are driving measurable, meaningful change, we collaborated with a broad spectrum of community partners to develop the Aspire United 2030 goals: our North Star for creating transformational change and advancing racial equity in education, income and health across North Texas through the year 2030.
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20%
96%
Community Impact Partners Drive Change
We partner with a variety of organizations that are aligned with our Aspire United 2030 goals. Our partners range from long-standing, proven impact solutions to grassroots entrepreneurs and ventures, and they have one thing in common: They engage directly with the communities in which greater investment and equity will have the most impact. Investing in these partners and collaborative initiatives is just one way we drive measurable progress across North Texas.
Progress Toward Our Goals
We track progress toward our Aspire United 2030 community goals through our partnership with the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI). We carefully selected PCCI as our independent external evaluator because they are nationally recognized for their expertise in defining and measuring near-, mid- and long-term success and communicating impact. Setting and closely tracking quantifiable 10-year goals and leveraging a third-party evaluator are key differentiators in our unique approach to community impact work.
Here is the most recent data on our key impact measures in education, income and health in North Texas.*
Education
Third-grade reading proficiency decreased an average of 8% (from 55.59% to 47.43%) when compared to the prior baseline year, based on 2021 Texas Education Association data. We can attribute this to the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on early childhood learning.
This is trending in the wrong direction, making progress toward our Aspire United 2030 goals even more critical.
Income
All counties in our service area saw a small improvement (~2%) in the percentage of adults earning a living wage, as reflected by 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) data. Rockwall County experienced the greatest increase, at +3.2%.
Health
There was essentially no change in the percentage of individuals with health insurance coverage, as reflected by the 2019 ACS. However, Texas is seeing improved rates of insured individuals overall, with nearly 570,000 new signups for affordable healthcare plans in 2023—the largest jump in the nation.
* Please note: These are the newest datasets available and do not necessarily reflect our most recent progress in these areas.
Education
More Student Success
Once Upon A Month™
This popular early literacy program delivers free age-appropriate children’s books and parental reading guides to families every month, stimulating curiosity, language development and learning skills—all of which set kids up for success in kindergarten. Thanks to support from The Boone Family Foundation, we’re moving closer to our goal of distributing 1 million books by 2027.
CHILDREN
received free monthly books
BOOKS
distributed to North Texas families
OF PARENTS
reported reading more to their children
PROGRAM PARTNER
Heal Play Learn
Students
participated in hands-on learning activities
Hours of Programming
provided to students
Student Interns
facilitated programming
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Early Childhood Development
Families
participated in a home visiting program
Individuals
attended early childhood development community events
Families
received supplemental services
My son Xavier was nonverbal and had developmental delays. The parent educator was able to modify her lesson plans and help me implement strategies at home to support his continued growth and development. This year, he was able to enroll in a public school, and he has made significant progress academically and socially. He is now thriving in his new environment.”
Income
Greater Financial Stability
Pathways to Work
Individuals
served by Pathways to Work
Certificates or Degrees
earned by participants
Job Placements
secured for graduates
What I learned from training was how to be a better ‘me’. I learned how to upgrade myself, and I developed and overcame several obstacles. I’m looking forward to putting all the skills I learned to work.”
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Dollars for College
This partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas seeds college savings accounts for low-income students, making them significantly more likely to attend and graduate college.
New college savings accounts
opened for low-income students for a total of 992
in new deposits
for a total of $343,737
I didn’t get to attend college myself, and I wanted my son to have that opportunity. The Dollars for College savings program is ensuring my son will have the funds to do what I wasn’t able to do.”
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Housing Stability
$3.8 million
in rent and utilities assistance provided to families
594 households received support
through the Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative
PROGRAM PARTNER
Receiving rental assistance was a huge weight that was lifted from my shoulders. I was incredibly happy. If I had not received assistance, I would have been homeless with a newborn baby.”
Health
Improved Health for All
Doorways to Health
pregnant people
served by Doorways to Health partners
individuals
attended informational sessions about Black maternal healthcare
I felt confident in a place where I could just be a pregnant person of color. They were very informative and always checked on me. Being around women who look like you, who have done the things you’ve done…[it] boosted my confidence that I could actually be a mom. It’s very communal and you feel very supported.”
North Texas Summer & Supper Council
Million meals served
in Dallas and Collin counties (summer 2022)
children
received regular, nutritious meals (summer 2022)
Healthcare Navigators
client inquiries
fielded by Healthcare Navigators
individuals
assisted as they signed up for CHIP/Medicaid
North Texans
received support to enroll in a qualified health plan
My experience signing up was not hard at all. To me it was like a load lifted off, knowing that I was covered in case anything happens or just for my routine visits.”
PROGRAM PARTNER
Creating a Targeted Impact
Leading businesses across North Texas are committed to investing directly in the communities in which their employees live and work in order to improve access to education, income and health and promote greater equity. Dozens of corporations including Texas Instruments, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay and AT&T have selected United Way of Metropolitan Dallas as a trusted corporate social responsibility (CSR) partner with the deep understanding, close connections and innovative strategy necessary to create meaningful, measurable impact.
Digital Bridges and Southern Dallas Thrives are just two examples of this collaborative approach.
Digital Bridges
This program distributes digital technology to students and young adults across Southern Dallas to enable them to access education, further their learning and stay connected in the classroom and beyond. Through our partnership with Compudopt, the laptops come with two years of warranty and bilingual technical assistance.
laptops
distributed in 2022
individuals
served in 2022
The laptops we received help complete missing assignments and get caught up… I’ve seen a drastic increase in their grades. The biggest victory is that my oldest daughter will graduate on time—she went from not caring about graduating to now wanting to attend community college!”
Investors
THE EUGENE McDERMOTT FOUNDATION
RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION
Southern Dallas Thrives
Created in partnership with PepsiCo Foundation and Frito-Lay North America, this set of programs invests in the communities of Southern Dallas and expands access to early education, nutrition, college and career readiness, and workforce development.
Campus-based Community Hubs
We’re collaborating, we’re changing the way we look at education and we’re building that bridge between teachers and parents.”
Childcare Assistance
Childcare Centers
participated
Hours
of childcare service provided
Food Access
Southern sector households
received fresh and healthy food options
families and seniors
participated in grocery delivery
pounds of food
dispersed to southern sector families and community-based organizations
Southern Dallas Thrives Investors
RITA CROCKER CLEMENTS FOUNDATION
Supporting Investors
Bank of Texas
Stacy’s
CGI
Union Pacific
Voices of the
Live United Movement
Steven Williams
“I believe in the power of giving back, and I don’t think there’s another organization finer than United Way to partner with to do that. I’ll do my best to be the best chairperson for this organization—and we’re going to make a big impact in this community.”
Nick Rodriguez
Lindsey Hughes
Terri West
Tom and Karen Falk
Mackenzie Kleinert
Jean Savage
Te’Trica Williams
Shawn Leamon
Social Innovation Incubator
I originally started in the Social Innovation Incubator, and the mentorship that I got from that was great. So, when I found out there was an Accelerator program, I realized: Not only can I get more mentorship, but this is going to be something that can catapult our agency from a small nonprofit, solo-type organization to something that can grow and become scalable.”
Entrepreneurs
completed the program
Hours of Mentoring and Coaching
provided to participants
women-led ventures
during our 2022-2023 cohorts
of participants
during our 2022-2023 cohorts
Social Innovation Incubator Investors
UNITED WAY WOMEN OF TOCQUEVILLE FUND FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
THE EUGENE McDERMOTT FOUNDATION
Social Innovation Accelerator in Collaboration with Accenture
Clients
served by Accelerator alumni
in seed funding
invested through the Accelerator and The Pitch
Hours
of mentoring and coaching provided to 2022-23 fellows
For the past six years, Accenture has partnered with United Way on the Social Innovation Accelerator, and we continue to be inspired by the scale and impact of the program. The Accelerator fellows represent the best of North Texas, each with a unique mission and drive, but all bound by selfless dedication to help North Texas be the best it can be for all people.”
Social Innovation Accelerator Investors
CAROL AND KEVIN MARCH
MARCH TOCQUEVILLE FELLOWS INITIATIVE
THE EUGENE MCDERMOTT FOUNDATION
SARA & GARY AHR
MELANIE AND SCOTT SCHOENVOGEL
Social Innovation Alumni Program
Impact Investing
Since 2020, United Way has tapped into the power of impact investing: supporting for-profit ventures that create a meaningful social impact and then re-investing any return on our investments into new initiatives. Most recently, we partnered with Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation to launch the North Texas United Impact Fund, which delivers targeted investments in historically underinvested communities. The fund identifies, funds and supports promising early-stage social enterprises working to drive positive outcomes to the most vulnerable in the region. Any returns on these discrete social impact investments are recycled into the fund.
In late 2023, the fund identified our first two investments, Child Poverty Action Lab and Texas Water Trade, which will receive $300,000 each across three years of investment.
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has built a highly effective engine for fueling the impact of social entrepreneurs. At DRK Foundation, we are proud to partner with them to support some of North Texas’ most exciting early-stage enterprises that are poised to make a lasting impact on society’s most complex problems.”
If you want to make big change that impacts a broad number of people, advocacy is a key component of reaching your desired goals.”
Advocating for Change
907 North Texans
advocated with United way
30 legislators
engaged during United Way Day at the Capitol
166 bills tracked
$65 million
$1.8 million
Volunteering
with Purpose
“Together with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we have a shared vision: powering a better way forward. We’ve seen firsthand how our investment creates measurable impact in education, income and health. Vistra is committed to creating stronger, more equitable communities, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner”
“United Way of Metropolitan Dallas plays a significant role in creating opportunity for all North Texans, and our support for them through the years reflects our confidence in their ability to address our community’s most critical needs.”
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to inspire a love of reading and education, one of the building blocks of opportunity toward reaching a life full of potential.”
Volunteers engaged
in education, income and health initiatives
Volunteer hours
dedicated to improving North Texas
Driving Meaningful Change
Throughout fiscal year 2023, the Live United movement funded meaningful impact for more North Texas neighbors than ever before.
Where Our Funding Comes From
How We Invest in Opportunity for All
Financial Statement
Fiscal Year 2023
Support & Revenues | 67,366,672 |
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Grant & Contribution Revenue | 50,302,940 |
Government Contract Revenue | 12,242,693 |
UWMFMD (Foundation) Grant | 2,500,000 |
Other Revenue Sources | 1,593,294 |
In-Kind Goods & Services | 727,745 |
Expenses | 51,976,074 |
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Program Services | 43,736,999 |
Fundraising | 5,266,382 |
Management & General | 2,972,693 |
Assets | 58,652,292 |
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Current Assets | 41,442,714 |
Land, Building & Equipment | 4,496,477 |
Other Long-Term Assets | 12,713,101 |
Liabilities & Net Assets | 58,652,292 |
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Current Liabilities | 12,686,865 |
Without Donor Restriction | 10,566,660 |
With Donor Restriction | 35,398,767 |
Our corporate partners LEAD UNITED to create lasting change in North Texas
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Accenture
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Albertsons, LLC
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Amazon
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Amegy Bank N.A.
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American Automobile Association
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Atmos Energy Corporation
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Axxess
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Baker Botts L.L.P.
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Balfour Beatty
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Bank of Texas
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Baylor Scott & White
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
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BMO Harris Bank
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Boeing
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Burns & McDonnell
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Carrington Coleman
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Centene Management Company LLC
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Central Market
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CGI
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Charles Schwab & Co Inc.
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Companion Data Services
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Contran Corporation
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Costco
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Crow Holdings
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Deloitte
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DFW International Airport
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Dynacraft
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East West Bank
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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Exelon Corporate
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Exxon Mobil Corporation
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EY
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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Fluor Corporation
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FM Global
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Frost Bank
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FTI Consulting
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GEICO
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Grant Thornton LLP
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Haynes and Boone, LLP
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H-E-B
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Hilti North America
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HOLT CAT
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Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
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In This House
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JE Dunn South Central, Inc.
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Jones Day
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JPMorgan Chase
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Kellogg Company
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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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KPMG LLP
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La Madeleine French Bakery
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Le Duff
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Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE)
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Lennox International Inc.
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Locke Lord LLP
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Market Street-United
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McKesson Corp
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Medical City Dallas Hospital
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Microsoft
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Mr. Cooper
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Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation
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Oncor
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PACCAR Financial Corporation
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Pioneer Frozen Foods, Inc.
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PlainsCapital Corporation
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PNC Financial Services Group
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Pratt & Whitney
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PwC
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QuikTrip Corporation
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RealPage, Inc.
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Regency Centers
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Regions Bank
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Retro Fitness
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Ryan, LLC
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Sammons Enterprises, Inc.
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Samsung Telecommunications America
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Satori Capital
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Siemer Institute for Family Stability
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Solar Turbines
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Southern Methodist University
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Susser Bank
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Target Corporation
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TDIndustries
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Tenaska, Inc.
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation
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Texas Health Resources
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Texas Mutual Insurance Company
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The Richards Group, Inc.
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Toyota Motor North America
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Transamerica Life & Protection
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Truist
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US Bank
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USAA
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Washington Federal Savings
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Wells Fargo
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Zions Bank
* Partners with logos featured support United Way of Metropolitan Dallas with investments of $1 million and above
Partner with Us
Our Leadership
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Board of Directors 2022-2023
Officers
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Steven WilliamsChair
Chief Executive Officer,
PepsiCo Foods North America -
Charlene LakeVice Chair
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer,
AT&T -
Jennifer SampsonPresident
McDermott-Templeton President and CEO,
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas -
Michelle VopniTreasurer
Dallas Managing Partner,
Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
Committee Chairs & At-Large Members
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Richard FedockChair
Audit & Ethics
Committee Senior Executive (Retired),
Exxon Mobil Corporation -
Ed GalanteSpecial Appointment (ex-officio)
Community Volunteer
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Terri WestChair, United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas
Chair, Texas Instruments Foundation
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Bob WrightChair, Community Impact Committee
Founder,
Wright.law
Members
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Dan Berner
North Texas Managing Partner,
Deloitte -
Karl Bovee
Senior Vice President,
Southwest Region Executive,
Bank of America -
Antonio Carrillo
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Arcosa -
Jorge Corral
Dallas Office Managing Director,
Southwest Region,
Accenture -
Regen Horchow
Early Matter Dallas
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Scott Hudson
President, Retail
Vistra Energy -
Christy Jacoby
Chief Financial Officer,
PepsiCo Global Business Services -
Sandi Karrmann
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Kimberly-Clark -
Gail McDonald
President,
Transition Resources, Inc. -
Martina McIsaac
EVP and Chief Operating Officer,
MSC Industrial Supply -
Angela Martin
Managing Director,
U.S. Strategic Partnerships,
JP Morgan Chase -
David Martin
Partner & Managing Director,
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) -
Scott Moore
Managing Partner,
Greater Texas,
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) -
John Olajide
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Axxess -
Sandra Philips Rogers
General Counsel,
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary,
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. -
Lori Ryerkerk
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President,
Celanese Corporation -
Jennifer Saenz
Executive Vice President &
Chief Merchandising Officer,
Albertsons Companies -
Jean Savage
Chief Executive Officer,
Trinity Industries -
Peter Sefzik
Senior Executive Vice President,
Chief Banking Officer,
Comerica Bank -
Cynthia Hoff Trochu
Senior Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel,
Texas Instruments
Annual Campaign Chair 2022-2023
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Jean SavageChief Executive Officer and President,
Trinity Industries
United Way Senior Leadership Team
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Jennifer SampsonMcDermott-Templeton President and Chief Executive Officer
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Susan HoffChief Strategy and Impact Officer
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Janice HarissisChief Financial Officer
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Kathy LimmerChief Growth Officer
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Cynthia RoundChief Brand Strategist
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Rob ShearerChief Communications Officer
Foundation Board of Directors 2022-2023
Officers
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Terri WestChair
Chair, Texas Instruments Foundation
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Clint McDonnoughVice Chair
Retired Partner,
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) -
Jennifer SampsonPresident
McDermott-Templeton President and CEO,
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas -
Kevin MarchSecretary/ Treasurer
Investment Committee ChairRetired Chief Financial Officer,
Texas Instruments
Members
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Millie Bradley
Retired General Auditor,
Exxon Mobil Corporation -
Hal Brierley
Executive Chairman,
The Brierley Group -
Jim Burke
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Vistra Corp -
Tom Codd
Chief People Officer,
Axxess -
Jason Downing
Vice Chairman
and U.S. Deloitte Private Leader,
Deloitte LLP -
Curtis M. FitzGerald
Retired Manager,
Benefits Finance & Investment,
Exxon Mobil Corporation -
Barry A. Fromberg
Managing Partner,
Creekpoint Capital LLC -
Edward G. Galante
Community Volunteer
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Erin George
Dallas Managing Director and Partner
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) -
Carol Glendenning
Partner,
Clark Hill Strasburger PLC -
Peter Kline
Retired President,
Children’s Medical Center Foundation -
Pedro Lerma
Principal, Founder and CEO,
Lerma Agency -
Anne Motsenbocker
Retired Managing Director,
JPMorgan Chase -
Ron Parker
Retired SVP for Human Resources,
PepsiCo/ Frito-Lay, Inc. -
Stanley A. Rabin
Retired Chairman and CEO,
Commercial Metals Company -
Dave C. Rader
Retired Chief Financial Officer,
Frito-Lay, Inc. -
Carolyn Perot Rathjen
Vice President / Executive Director,
The Perot Foundation -
Debbie Taylor
Retired Director of Community Development,
Southwest Region,
Citi -
Mary Templeton
Community Volunteer
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Debra von Storch
Retired Partner,
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) -
W. Kelvin Walker
Chief Executive Officer,
Dallas Citizens Council
Emeriti Directors
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David W. Biegler
Chairman,
Southcross Energy -
Becky Bright
Civic Leader
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Liz Minyard
Former Co-Chair and CEO,
Minyard Food Stores -
Erle Nye
Chairman Emeritus,
TXU
A Growing Movement:
United Way Tocqueville Society
The Live United movement consistently attracts extraordinary individuals who are inspired to invest their time and talents with United Way because of the measurable impact we can make—together.
As we march to our Centennial and our second century of service to the North Texas community, we are so grateful for and inspired by supporters like our Tocqueville Society, which attracted more than 120 new members this year; the Women of Tocqueville, who are investing directly in North Texas women and children; and the March Tocqueville Fellows and Teens United, the next generation of change-seekers who are already working to build a community that is more equitable for all.
To every member of the Live United movement who has played a role in changing so many lives this year—thank you.
The 2022-2023 campaign year has been a tremendous success for the mighty, mighty Women of Tocqueville. We increased the frequency and expanded the geographic scope of our ‘Connections’ networking events, demonstrated the strength and reach of our collective network through in-person advocacy efforts, and invested in the future of social innovation through the Women of Tocqueville Fund for Women and Children. All these efforts advance United Way’s work toward ensuring that all North Texans have access to the building blocks of opportunity—education, income and health.”
Ours is the first-ever Women of Tocqueville-led fund of its kind at any United Way in the country. As Women of Tocqueville members, empowering women and children are the pillars of our organization and are at the center of all we do.”
“Thank you to our Tocqueville leadership; without them, we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish all that we did in the last year. In 2022, we launched our goal to grow the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ Tocqueville chapter to become the largest in the U.S., and we have made tremendous progress. Last year, 121 new supporters joined the Tocqueville Society…bringing together more resources to support our goals in Aspire United 2030 and to provide all communities in North Texas with access to opportunities.”
“For our family, the Tocqueville Society is a powerful way to support United Way’s important work here in North Texas while engaging with like-minded, local philanthropic leaders in interesting ways throughout the year.”
“Through Teens United, I believe we can make a positive impact on our community, while fostering lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals. Together, step-by- step, we can help make a brighter future possible for our city.”
“We’ve been long-time believers that if you want to live in a great community, you have to invest in a great community. With the March Fellows program, we’re building the next generation of giving leaders in North Texas.”
“Kimberly-Clark has a long history of partnering with United Way to make a real impact in our local communities, which has inspired me to become personally involved in this important work. I call North Texas home, so naturally I want this great place to be the very best it can be—and United Way is helping to make that a reality.”
“It’s incredible to see so many North Texans and local organizations come together to make our community a better place for everyone. By investing in United Way, we can all make a difference for our neighbors who simply need greater opportunity.”
“No individual or organization can singlehandedly change North Texas for the better. Meaningful progress requires a community-wide effort and innovative thinking. Being part of the Live United movement is one of the most effective ways to create an impact that people will truly feel in their lives.”
United Way Committee Leadership
Thank you to the business and community leaders who volunteered their time to lead United Way committees in support of our goals.
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Jim AdamsChair, Social Innovation Lab Committee
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Mandy AustinChair, Women of Tocqueville
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Brent ChaneyCo-Chair, Advocacy Committee
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Erin Nealy Cox and Trey CoxCo-Chairs, Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society
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Laura and Jason DowningCo-Chairs, Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society $25,000 Circle
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Richard FedockChair, Audit and Ethics Committee
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Edward GalanteUnite Forever Campaign
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Michelle HortonCo-Chair, Women of Tocqueville
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Lindsey HughesCo-Chair, Advocacy Committee
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Mike HsuChair, Ruth Sharp Altshuler $100,000 Circle
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Bob KrautCo-Chair, Social Innovation Accelerator Committee
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Shawn LeamonCo-Chair, Social Innovation Accelerator Committee
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Robbi LuxbacherChair, Women of Tocqueville Fund Advisory Council
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Kevin MarchChair, Investment Committee
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Katie RobbinsCommunity Vulnerability Compass Funders Group Co-Chair
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Andy SmithCommunity Vulnerability Compass Funders Group Co-Chair
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Mary TempletonCo-Chair, Unite Forever Campaign
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Michelle ThomasCo-Chair, Women of Tocqueville
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Michelle VopniChair, Finance Committee
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Bob WrightChair, Community Impact Committee
Looking Ahead
Even as overall levels of charitable giving fall across the country, our region remains an anomaly, with record numbers of North Texans investing their time and resources to make this a better place to live and work—for everyone. Together, we are building incredible momentum and expanding our impact as we march toward our Centennial anniversary in 2025.
Our movement has been bolstered by unprecedented support at all levels, including several strategic partnerships and million dollar plus investments from corporate leaders in North Texas—powerful endorsements of our ability to deliver on our community impact goals.
Our Centennial CEO Advisory Council is another example of the dedication of our supporters and our role as a leader in North Texas philanthropy. Facilitated in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, the Council comprises local CEOs and leaders who have stepped up to provide diverse thinking and strategic networking to help guide the entire Live United movement toward our collective 10-year Aspire United 2030 goals, through our Centennial anniversary and into our second century of impact.
Together, we truly are building a community-wide coalition of change-seekers who are invested in the future of this great region.
With recent news about downward pressures on corporate giving, The Chronicle of Philanthropy took an in-depth look at the future of this philanthropic channel, with a particular focus on Dallas as a city where corporate philanthropy remains strong. The reporting relied on United Way of Metropolitan Dallas as a primary source for information about Dallas philanthropy, highlighting programs like our Digital Bridges partnership with AT&T. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas was positively positioned as an organization driving innovative programs and partnerships, building relationships across the corporate landscape.
Centennial CEO Advisory Council
Co-Chairs
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Curt FarmerChairman, President and CEO of Comerica Incorporated and Comerica Bank, 2023-2024 United Way Campaign Chair
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Jean SavageCEO and President, Trinity Industries 2022-2023 United Way Campaign Chair
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Steven WilliamsCEO, PepsiCo Foods North America 2022-2024 UWMD Board Chair, 2024-2025 United Way Campaign Chair
Members
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Jim BurkePresident and CEO, Vistra Corp.
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Antonio CarrilloPresident and CEO, Arcosa
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Mike HsuChairman and CEO, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Haviv IlanPresident and CEO, Texas Instruments
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Aasem KhalilHead of Dallas Office, Goldman Sachs
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Chris KleinertPresident and CEO, Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC
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Michael LevyCEO, Crow Holdings
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Lorie LoganPresident and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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Tom LuceFounder and Chairman Emeritus, Texas 2036
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Fred PerpallCEO, The Beck Group
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G. Brint RyanChairman and CEO, Ryan, LLC
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Lori RyerkerkChairman, CEO and President, Celanese Corporation
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John StankeyCEO, AT&T
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Rich TempletonChairman of the Board, Texas Instruments
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Brian TylerCEO, McKesson Corporation
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Jim UmplebyChairman and CEO, Caterpillar, Inc.
A Strong Foundation
for Our Second Century
In 2022, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas received a historic $15 million donation from The Perot Foundation, the largest single investment in the 98-year history of our organization.
This extraordinary investment has been catalytic for our community, not only for the size of the commitment but equally important for how United Way is structured to leverage it. With carefully researched goals for our region and strategic partners who are deeply invested in achieving them, we are uniquely positioned to create transformative change across our North Texas communities.
With this investment, we are harnessing the power of many to directly address systemic barriers and advance racial equity that will change lives for generations to come. The Perot gift has accelerated impact with 144 community impact partners, which range from long-standing proven impact providers to grassroots organizations bringing bold new strategies to our community’s most pervasive challenges in education, income and health.
United, we can create lasting, systems-level change that will positively impact individuals and families across North Texas. This investment by The Perot Foundation has added even more energy to our community-wide Live United movement, accelerating progress toward our Aspire United 2030 goals and bolstering a strong foundation as we march toward our second century of service.
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