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Community United Way of Pioneer Valley Inc

EIN 04-2152680 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNITED WAY OF PIONEER VALLEY MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION TARGETS THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS AND FOCUSES RESOURCES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND THE ENERGY OF VOLUNTEERS TO CREATE MEASURABLE RESULTS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
13
Volunteers
4,003
Highest pay
$141,599, president & ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. UNITED WAY OF PIONEER VALLEY PROVIDES ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE VIA ITS SERVICE CENTERS LOCATED IN CHICOPEE, HOLYOKE AND SPRINGFIELD, MA. IT PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 18,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS SERVICES INCLUDING REFERRAL SERVICES TO OTHER LOCAL AGENCY PARTNERS, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES AT ALL THREE LOCATIONS.
  2. $177,816 spent. VOLUNTEER CONNECT: UNITED WAY CONNECTS PEOPLE TO MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS WESTERN MASS. WE HELP PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FIND MEANINGFUL WAYS TO GIVE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS. IT CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND GROUPS WITH NONPROFITS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED VOLUNTEERS. UNITED WAY FACILITATED CLOSE TO 10,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN 2025.
  3. $82,380 spent. THRIVE PROGRAM: GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS AND AREA RESIDENTS BY PROMOTING, SUPPORTING, THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABERATIVE EFFORTS, ACCESS TO A ONE-STOP CENTER OFFERING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND COACHING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND PUBLIC BENEFIT SCREENING AND ENROLLMENT. FREE SERVICES ARE OFFERED THAT INCLUDE MONEY SKILLS CLASSES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOPS, FREE TAX PREPARATION, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE REFERRALS.
  4. $73,170 spent. THE WESTERN MASS. NETWORK TO END HOMELESSNESS (WMNEH) IS A COLLABORATION THAT INCLUDES DOZENS OF SERVICE PROVIDERS, MUNICIPALITIES AND STATE AGENCIES IN THE FOUR COUNTIES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS - HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE, FRANKLIN AND BERKSHIRE COUNTIES. THE NETWORK SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE COLLABORATION, RESOURCES AND BEST PRACTICES IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS. HOUSING FIRST FORMS THE BASIS FOR THE NEW APPROACH TO SOLVING HOMELESSNESS AND THE NETWORK IS SPEARHEADING ITS IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS THE REGION. THIS APPROACH SEEKS TO PRESERVE OR PROVIDE HOUSING FIRST, WITH THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES TO GO WITH IT, IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY REDUCE HOMELESSNESS. THE HOUSING FIRST APPROACH HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING RIGHT HERE IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. UWPV PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NETWORK, IS ITS FISCAL SPONSOR, AND SERVES ON THE NETWORK'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL.
  5. $6,468 spent. WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL - CONNECTS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO ISSUES THAT IMPACT YOUNG WOMEN, GENERATIONALLY.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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