United Way of Cayuga County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROGRAM FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MULTI-YEAR COMMUNITY PLAN FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE FOUR SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY. THE IMPACT AREAS ARE BASED ON THE UNITED WAY'S GOALS FOR THE COMMON GOOD - INCOME, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH.
- Income
- $880,841
- Spending
- $923,776
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 43.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
- Employees
- 6
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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 43.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 54% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (4)
- $550,201 spent. THE UNITED WAY OF CAYUGA COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 1922, WHOSE MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACOTY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE ORGANIZATION IS AFFILIATED WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EDUCATION: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. FUNDING IN THIS AREA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS OR ADDRESS OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN THE CRADALE-TO-CAREER PIPELINE. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR LIFE AND INCLUDE YOUTH MENTORING, YOUTH RECREATION AND HELP FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS WHICH LEADS TO PREVENTING DELINQUENCY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE LITERACY, PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SCOUTING, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS. HEALTH: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. FUNDING IN THIS AREA WORKS TOWARD BUILDING A HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT, COMMUNINTY BY PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE. FUNDED PROGRAMS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS IN THE ARMED FORCES, COUNSELING, BLOOD SERVICES, ABUSE PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. INCOME/FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED AT EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS SUCH AS JOB TRAINING AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS TO HELP GET THEM ON STABLE FINANCIAL GROUND. THE RESULT IS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE BOTH IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF SUFFICIENCY. INCLUDED IN THIS AREA ARE HOMELESS SHELTERS AND FAMILY TRANSITION PROGRAMS. SAFETY NET: STRATEGIES IN THIS AREA HELP EMPOWER CAYUGA COUNTY RESIDENTS TO LIVE HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS LIVES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND REMOVING BARRIERS. PARTNERS IN THIS AREA HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS AS WELL AS PROVIDE HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER AND SAFETY, FUNDED PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND COUNSELING. THE UNITED WAY OF CAYUGA COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 1922, WHOSE MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACOTY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE ORGANIZATION IS AFFILIATED WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EDUCATION: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. FUNDING IN THIS AREA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS OR ADDRESS OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN THE CRADALE-TO-CAREER PIPELINE. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR LIFE AND INCLUDE YOUTH MENTORING, YOUTH RECREATION AND HELP FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS WHICH LEADS TO PREVENTING DELINQUENCY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE LITERACY, PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SCOUTING, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS. HEALTH: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. FUNDING IN THIS AREA WORKS TOWARD BUILDING A HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT, COMMUNINTY BY PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE. FUNDED PROGRAMS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS IN THE ARMED FORCES, COUNSELING, BLOOD SERVICES, ABUSE PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. INCOME/FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED AT EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS SUCH AS JOB TRAINING AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS TO HELP GET THEM ON STABLE FINANCIAL GROUND. THE RESULT IS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE BOTH IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF SUFFICIENCY. INCLUDED IN THIS AREA ARE HOMELESS SHELTERS AND FAMILY TRANSITION PROGRAMS. SAFETY NET: STRATEGIES IN THIS AREA HELP EMPOWER CAYUGA COUNTY RESIDENTS TO LIVE HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS LIVES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND REMOVING BARRIERS. PARTNERS IN THIS AREA HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS AS WELL AS PROVIDE HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER AND SAFETY, FUNDED PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND COUNSELING.
- $46,739 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING FUND: THIS IS A SPECIAL FUND WHICH PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FUNDS TO PARTNER AGENCIES IF THERE IS A CRISIS SITUATION WITHIN A FUNDED PROGRAM AND/OR A NEW PROGRAM IS DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS AN EMERGENT NEED. PARTNER AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFITS AGENCIES FOR THIS FUNDING. CASH (CREATING ASSETS, SAVINGS AND HOPE) FOR CAYUGA COUNTY- CASH IS AN UNITED WAY INITIATIVE THAT OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS HELP THESE HOUSEHOLDS BUILD STRONGER FUTURES BY PREPARING THEIR NEW YORK STATE AND FEDERAL TAX RETURNS FREE OF CHARGE.
- THE UNITED WAY OF CAYUGA COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 1922, WHOSE MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE ORGANIZATION IS AFFILIATED WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EDUCATION: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. FUNDING IN THIS AREA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS OR ADDRESS OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN THE CRADLE-TO-CAREER PIPELINE. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR LIFE AND INCLUDE YOUTH MENTORING, YOUTH RECREATION AND HELP FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS WHICH LEADS TO PREVENTING DELINQUENCY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE LITERACY, PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SCOUTING, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS. HEALTH: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. FUNDING IN THIS AREA WORKS TOWARD BUILDING A HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT, COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE. FUNDED PROGRAMS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS IN THE ARMED FORCES, COUNSELING, BLOOD SERVICES, ABUSE PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. INCOME/FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED AT EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS SUCH AS JOB TRAINING AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS TO HELP THEM GET ON STABLE FINANCIAL GROUND. THE RESULT IS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE BOTH IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF SUFFICIENCY. INCLUDED IN THIS AREA ARE HOMELESS SHELTERS AND FAMILY TRANSITION PROGRAMS. SAFETY NET: STRATEGIES IN THIS AREA HELP EMPOWER CAYUGA COUNTY RESIDENTS TO LIVE HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS LIVES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND REMOVING BARRIERS. PARTNERS IN THIS AREA HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS AS WELL AS PROVIDE HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER AND SAFETY. FUNDED PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND COUNSELING.
- THE UNITED WAY OF CAYUGA COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 1922, WHOSE MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE ORGANIZATION IS AFFILIATED WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EDUCATION: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. FUNDING IN THIS AREA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS OR ADDRESS OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN THE CRADLE-TO-CAREER PIPELINE. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR LIFE AND INCLUDE YOUTH MENTORING, YOUTH RECREATION AND HELP FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS WHICH LEADS TO PREVENTING DELINQUENCY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE LITERACY, PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SCOUTING, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS. HEALTH: FOCUS FOR THIS IMPACT AREA IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. FUNDING IN THIS AREA WORKS TOWARD BUILDING A HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT, COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE. FUNDED PROGRAMS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS IN THE ARMED FORCES, COUNSELING, BLOOD SERVICES, ABUSE PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. INCOME/FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED AT EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS SUCH AS JOB TRAINING AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS TO HELP THEM GET ON STABLE FINANCIAL GROUND. THE RESULT IS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE BOTH IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF SUFFICIENCY. INCLUDED IN THIS AREA ARE HOMELESS SHELTERS AND FAMILY TRANSITION PROGRAMS. SAFETY NET: STRATEGIES IN THIS AREA HELP EMPOWER CAYUGA COUNTY RESIDENTS TO LIVE HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS LIVES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND REMOVING BARRIERS. PARTNERS IN THIS AREA HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS AS WELL AS PROVIDE HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER AND SAFETY. FUNDED PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND COUNSELING.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1965.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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