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United Way of Greater Mercer County Inc

EIN 21-0683073 · Hamiliton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UWGMC'S MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITY.WE ACHIEVE THIS BY DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. OUR DIRECT SERVICE WORK CENTERS ON DISRUPTING POVERTY AND BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY IN FOUR AREAS: FINANCIAL SECURITY, YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY. MORE THAN 29,000 PEOPLE WERE IMPACTED BY UNITED WAY OF GREATER MERCER COUNTY'S (UWGMC) WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
10
Volunteers
2,100
Highest pay
$184,897, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

    12 of 12 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. $702,727 spent. BASIC NEEDS, EMERGENCY SERVICES & HEALTH: UWGMC PROMOTES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY ENSURING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, HEALTHCARE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) ENROLLMENT; ASSISTANCE WITH SIGN-UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE; DISCOUNTED PRESCRIPTIONS THROUGH SINGLECARE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE (ALSO KNOWN AS LIHEAP); HYGIENE KITS; AND MORE. UWGMC ALSO MANAGES THE FEMA-FUNDED EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP), WHICH PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL NONPROFITS DELIVERING FOOD AND SHELTER SERVICES.
  2. $374,786 spent. STABILIZING AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY: UWGMC WORKS TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE ALSO KNOWN AS VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM; CREDIT AND MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS; ESTATE PLANNING EDUCATION SESSIONS; AND TAX NAVIGATION INCLUDING WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET A LETTER FROM THE IRS.
  3. $38,763 spent. BUILDING YOUTH POTENTIAL: UWGMC IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES BY MAKING COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHS ACCESSIBLE FOR FINANCIALLY STRUGGLING FAMILIES. WE OFFER FREE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FAFSA ASSISTANCE, ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE PURSUING TRADE SCHOOL. UWGMC ALSO RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP YOUTH WITH RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION. FOR SCHOOL-AGERS AND YOUNGER STUDENTS, WE PROVIDE LITERACY AND STEM KITS TO INSPIRE A LOVE OF READING AND INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND MATH.
  4. $168,237 spent. SUSTAINING IMPACT AND NON-PROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING: UWGMC PROVIDES CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO NONPROFITS THROUGH EXPERT CONSULTING, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE, SECTOR-RELEVANT WORKSHOPS, AND SMALL GRANTSALL AIMED AT HELPING ORGANIZATIONS MEET THEIR OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC GOALS.WHY UNITED WAY OF GREATER MERCER COUNTY (UWGMC) IS VITAL TO THE COMMUNITY:UWGMC IS VITAL TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE IT DRIVES MEANINGFUL CHANGE BY ADDRESSING CRITICAL ISSUES LIKE POVERTY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HOUSING. BY MOBILIZING LOCAL RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS BOTH SMALL AND LARGE FROM A VARIETY SECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS, UWGMC CREATES LASTING IMPACT, ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE FACING FINANCIAL AND HEALTH CHALLENGES, HAVE ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

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 January 1938.

    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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