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United Way of the Greater Capital Region Inc

EIN 14-1364505 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE PEOPLES' LIVES THROUGH THE INVESTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE VISION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN BRINGING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE AND SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
21.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
31
Volunteers
3,050
Highest pay
$249,200, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% 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 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

    29 of 29 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. $1.5 million spent. UWGCR'S COMMUNITY IMPACT INITATIVES ARE THE HEART OF OUR MISSION "TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD." WITH EVERYONE'S HELP, UWGCR CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE BY FOCUSING ON MEETING BASIC NEEDS, A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO A BETTER JOB, WHICH PROVIDES A STABLE FAMILY INCOME, AND GOOD HEALTH.
  2. $1.6 million spent. DONORS CAN CHOOSE TO CONTRIBUTE TO UNITED WAY'S COMMUNITY CARE FUND (DISCUSSED ABOVE), OR TO A SPECIFIC UWGCR INITIATIVE (SOME OF WHICH ARE DISCUSSED BELOW). ADDITIONALLY, DONORS MAY CHOOSE TO DONATE TO OTHER NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) AGENCIES. THESE FUNDS ARE COLLECTED, AND DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO THE DESIGNATED AGENCIES.
  3. 2-1-1 IS AN EASY-TO-REMEMBER PHONE NUMBER THAT CONNECTS CALLERS TO FREE INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1 NORTHEAST REGION ACTIVITIES COVER 21 COUNTIES, ARE AVAILABLE 10 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, OR 24 HOURS A DAY ONLINE, WITH HELP AVAILABLE IN 240 LANGUAGES. WHEN PEOPLE GET ASSISTANCE TO OVERCOME LIFE'S CHALLENGES, THEY ARE LESS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE LONG-TERM PROBLEMS THAT AFFECT THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.

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 November 6, 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 March 1949.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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