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United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Inc

EIN 06-1045698 · Poughkeepsie, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
20
Volunteers
3,362
Highest pay
$200,742, 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

    22 of 22 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 (4)
  1. $200,671 spent. HEALTH - UWDOR DRIVES IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF PARTNERS, WE SUPPORT CLIENT-CHOICE FOOD PANTRIES, COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAMS, AND BACKPACK INITIATIVES. THESE PROGRAMS PRIORITIZE FRESH, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, AND NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. FINANCIAL STABILITY - UWDOR BUILDS SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE BY STABILIZING FAMILIES DURING SHORT-TERM CRISES AND INCREASING LONG-TERM WEALTH FOR THE 100,000 ALICE AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN OUR AREA. KEY PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS SUPPORT INCLUDING SECURING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, UTILITY AND PRESCRIPTION PAYMENTS, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL AID, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT. HOUSEHOLDS ARE ALSO EMPOWERED WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY TOOLS, INCLUDING FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE RETURNS AND SAVINGS.
  3. $327,367 spent. EDUCATION - UWDOR EMPOWERS YOUTH TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND PERSONALLY BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND LITERACY SERVICES, ULTIMATELY ENSURING PARTICIPATING YOUTH ACHIEVE GRADE-LEVEL READING PROFICIENCY AND DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. KEY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDE LITERACY INSTRUCTION, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, SAFE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING, MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT. UWDOR ALSO FOSTERS ECONOMIC MOBILITY BY DRIVING LIFELONG LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACCESS TO SERVICES LIKE WORKFORCE TRAINING, PAID INTERNSHIPS, CAREER EXPLORATION, COLLEGE READINESS COACHING, CONFIDENCE-BUILDING TOOLS, STIPENDS, AND PEER LEARNING.
  4. $117,641 spent. DONOR DIRECTED GIFTS- GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) CHARITIES DIRECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DONORS. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES INCREASING ACCESS TO EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS AFFECTED BY THE HOUSING CRISIS AS WELL AS CRITICAL FUNDING NEEDED TO AID LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS AND DERAILING A MORE PROTRACTED FINANCIAL STABILITY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY PURCHASES WERE MADE AND DONATIONS SECURED TO FURTHER OUR ROBUST ESSENTIAL ITEM PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES NECESSITIES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER URGENT SITUATIONS. WE PROVIDED SUBSTANTIVE FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS CONNECTING HOUSEHOLDS TO FOOD ACCESS SERVICES AND INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. THROUGH 211 WE WERE ABLE TO CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH ESSENTIAL WRAPAROUND SUPPORT AS WELL AS INCREASE PEOPLES' ACCESS TO TAX RETURNS THROUGH OUR CASH COALITION.

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 July 1982.

    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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