Tri-County United Way Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TRI-COUNTY UNITED WAY IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING LIVES OF THOSE IN THE WARREN, WASHINGTON, AND NORTHERN SARATOGA COUNTY REGION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY COLLARBORATING WITH PARTNER LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES, TO IDENTIFY THE MOST URGENTLY UNMET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SOME OF THE NEEDS WHICH HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED ARE FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO OUR YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS. WE ESPCIALLY STRIVE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE ALICE (ASSET LIMITED INCOME, CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) POPULATION WITHIN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA.
- Income
- $776,738
- Spending
- $896,067
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 400
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: 81 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 97 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $591,512 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES:SPONSORS EDUCATION, RECREATION, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS TO ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE TRI COUNTY AREA. NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCIES SERVED INCLUDE ADIRONDACK SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER, FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION, GREATER GLENS FALLS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, MOREAU COMMUNITY CENTER, SALVATION ARMY, AND THE SENIOR CENTER OF THE KINGSBURY FORT EDWARD AREA, INC. SEE SCHEDULE I OR MORE DETAILS REGARDING AGENCIES SERVED.
- $77,840 spent. SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH TO AID PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC, IMPROVE ATTITUDES AND SERVICES OF ITS PARTICIPANTS. NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCIES SERVED INCLUDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SARATOGA, WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, GLENS FALLS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, AND RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THESE AGENCIES SERVED.
- $24,335 spent. TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND MAINTAIN AN OFFICE TO MATCH VOLUNTEERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. TO PROVIDE TAX PREPARATION AND FILING ASSISTANCE TO LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. PARTNERED WITH THE IRS TO OPERATE A VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SITE IN QUEENSBURY, NY. KIDS WITH PACKS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO AREA STUDENTS, AND UNITED IN PURPOSE TO PROVIDE HYGIENE AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS TO STUDENTS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1956.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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