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United Way of Connecticut

EIN 06-1084194 · Rocky Hill, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT IS PROUD TO BE A TRUSTED AND VITAL RESOURCE FOR HELP AND INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THE PEOPLE OF CONNECTICUT NEED. WE RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR FOOD, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, CHILD CARE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND CRISIS SERVICES AND PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS. WE BRING A COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO EVERY REQUEST FOR HELP, AND OUR REACH ACROSS EVERY ZIP CODE MEANS WE CAN CREATE PARTNERSHIPS, SHARE INNOVATIONS AND SCALE IMPACT TO IMPROVE LIVES IN EVERY COMMUNITY IN CONNECTICUT.WHENEVER AND WHEREVER THERE IS A NEED IN CONNECTICUT, UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT ANSWERS THE CALL.

Income
$36.9 million
Spending
$35.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
419
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$299,127, 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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. $16.7 million spent. 211 IS A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE HELP THEY NEED 24/7/365. OUR INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS EMPOWER CT RESIDENTS OVER THE PHONE, ONLINE OR BY TEXT SO THAT EVERYONE CAN FIND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE.THE 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE PROVIDES 24/7/365 FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, JUDGMENT-FREE, COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT FOR ANYONE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, PROBLEMS WITH SUBSTANCE USE, LONELINESS AND THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE OR SELF-HARM. 988 SERVES AS A CRITICAL ACCESS POINT FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO CRITICALLY NEEDED HELP, INCLUDING OUR STATE'S MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TEAMS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
  2. $11.1 million spent. CARE 4 KIDS MAKES CHILDCARE AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN CONNECTICUT. THE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, THE FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAM AND THE PROVIDERS WHO TAKE CARE OF THE CHILDREN.
  3. $2.6 million spent. 211 CHILD CARE EMPOWERS CT FAMILIES TO SECURE SAFE, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CHILD CARE AND MAINTAINS CURRENT LISTINGS OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE MOBILIZE EARLY CARE PROFESSIONALS TO ACTION AND SUCCESS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE INFORMATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES THAT ALLOW THEM TO ESTABLISH QUALITY PROGRAMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $768,278 spent. 211 CHILD DEVELOPMENT MOBILIZES FAMILIES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WE PROVIDE GUIDANCE, INFORMATION AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND AND MEET THEIR CHILDREN'S INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, STARTING FROM PREGNANCY.

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 April 1985.

    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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