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Hampshire Community United Way

EIN 04-2104792 · Northampton, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF THE FRANKLIN AND HAMPSHIRE REGION ENGAGES AND INSPIRES THE PEOPLE, EMPLOYERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF FRANKLIN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY TO GIVE, ADVOCATE, AND VOLUNTEER ON BEHALF OF OUR COMMUNITY. LIFTING TOGETHER, WE BUILD STRONG, VIBRANT, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
6
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$109,056, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $835,344 spent. THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS, UNITED WAY OF THE FRANKLIN AND HAMPSHIRE REGION TOUCHES THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY ONE IN SIX FRANKLIN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RESIDENTS, AND IN DOING SO BENEFITS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. ITS STRATEGY INCLUDES CAPACITY-BUILDING, CONVENING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND DIRECT INVESTMENT IN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT CREATE LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE. THE "INCLUDING GRANTS" FIGURE ABOVE INCLUDES ALLOCATIONS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS LESS ANY DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS, AND AS SUCH DOES NOT FULLY REPRESENT ALLOCATIONS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS OF $648,830 REPRESENT THE TOTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO PARTNER GRANTS, DONOR DESIGNATIONS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
  2. $200,739 spent. UNITED WAY OF FRANKLIN AND HAMPSHIRE REGION'S IMPACT IS STRENGTHENED BY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES THAT FALL OUTSIDE ITS COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS DUE TO THEIR SCOPE, DURATION OR REGIONAL NATURE. THESE INCLUDE THE DIAPER BANK PROGRAM, WORK WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR DIGITAL EQUITY, SUPPER FOR SIX CAMPAIGN, AND READ LEARN SUCCEED CAMPAIGN.
  3. UNITED WAY OF FRANKLIN AND HAMPSHIRE REGION ADMINISTERS FUNDS FOR THE WELCOME HOME NORTHAMPTON INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF REFUGEE FAMILIES RESETTLED IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR GRANTS TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF RESETTLED FAMILIES FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON HOUSING AND DENTAL NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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