United Way Of Brevard County, Incorporated

United Way of Brevard County, Incorporated, doing business as United Way of Brevard, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since July 2009. The organization's mission is to be Brevard's leader in mobilizing the caring power of the community, focusing on education, income, and health to create strong foundations for the future. Through federal grant awards, United Way of Brevard primarily provides volunteer income tax assistance services to underserved populations, aligning with its broader goals of improving economic opportunity and financial stability in the community.

United Way of Brevard has consistently received Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) since at least 2020. These grants support the organization in providing free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income individuals, persons with disabilities, non-English speakers, Native Americans, rural residents, military members and families, and the elderly. The VITA program aims to extend services to hard-to-reach areas, increase electronic filing capacity, enhance volunteer training, and improve tax return accuracy. Additionally, United Way of Brevard has been involved in a VISTA project funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, focusing on education, financial stability, and health initiatives. This project aimed to provide mentors for struggling students, develop resources for students of color, promote reading activities, and offer financial education tools. The organization has also participated as a sub-grantee in a cooperative agreement to support Navigators in Federally-Facilitated Exchanges, working with the University of South Florida as the prime grantee.