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United Way of Hunterdon County

EIN 22-2431065 · Flemington, 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

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

VISION: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY IS A COMMUNITY CENTER OF VOLUNTEERISM, LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY THAT ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS DESERVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. MISSION: TO BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CONDITIONS AND TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD OF OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY (UWHC) FOCUSES ON POVERTY PREVENTION, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, AND ADVOCACY TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE INVEST IN INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT GOALS, AND SPECIFICALLY ON THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF ALICE, OUR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED AND EMPLOYED (OR RETIRED). RECOGNIZING THAT FINANCIAL STABILITY IS A KEY SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION (AND VICE-VERSA), THE FINAL PORTFOLIO COMPRISES INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HOLISTIC AND SUSTAINED COMMUNITY IMPACT.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
10
Volunteers
227
Highest pay
$125,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    14 of 14 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 August 31, 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 (5)
  1. $193,553 spent. "NJ SAVE: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY SERVES AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER IN SUPPORTING ENROLLMENT AND OUTREACH FOR THE NEW JERSEY SAVE (NJ SAVE) PROGRAM, HELPING ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS CRITICAL PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE AND BASIC NEEDS. OUR ROLE FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, SENIOR-SERVING AGENCIES, AND DIRECT REFERRALS, UNITED WAY STAFF EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF NJ SAVE AND HELP DETERMINE WHETHER INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS SUCH AS MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS, PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED (PAAD), SENIOR GOLD, LIFELINE UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HEARING AID ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE NJ SAVE APPLICATION. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY UNITED WAY INCLUDES: "EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT AVAILABLE BENEFITS. "SCREENING FOR POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY. "ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLETION OF NJ SAVE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. "REFERRING APPLICANTS TO APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES WHEN ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS OR FOLLOW-UP ARE REQUIRED. "TRACKING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. UNITED WAY DOES NOT DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OR APPROVE BENEFITS. FINAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS AND BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. GRANT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL TIME DEDICATED TO OUTREACH, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AS WELL AS RELATED OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO DELIVER THESE SERVICES. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH INTERNAL TRACKING SYSTEMS, AND EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND GRANT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES. PROGRAM ACTIVITY AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE GRANTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THE NJ SAVE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PILLAR BY INCREASING ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT HELP RESIDENTS REDUCE HEALTHCARE AND LIVING EXPENSES, IMPROVE HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH PROACTIVE OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS ARE AWARE OF AND ABLE TO ACCESS BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY QUALIFY, REDUCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. "NJ SAVE: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY SERVES AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER IN SUPPORTING ENROLLMENT AND OUTREACH FOR THE NEW JERSEY SAVE (NJ SAVE) PROGRAM, HELPING ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS CRITICAL PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE AND BASIC NEEDS. OUR ROLE FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, SENIOR-SERVING AGENCIES, AND DIRECT REFERRALS, UNITED WAY STAFF EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF NJ SAVE AND HELP DETERMINE WHETHER INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS SUCH AS MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS, PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED (PAAD), SENIOR GOLD, LIFELINE UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HEARING AID ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE NJ SAVE APPLICATION. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY UNITED WAY INCLUDES: "EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT AVAILABLE BENEFITS. "SCREENING FOR POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY. "ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLETION OF NJ SAVE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. "REFERRING APPLICANTS TO APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES WHEN ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS OR FOLLOW-UP ARE REQUIRED. "TRACKING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. UNITED WAY DOES NOT DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OR APPROVE BENEFITS. FINAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS AND BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. GRANT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL TIME DEDICATED TO OUTREACH, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AS WELL AS RELATED OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO DELIVER THESE SERVICES. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH INTERNAL TRACKING SYSTEMS, AND EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND GRANT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES. PROGRAM ACTIVITY AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE GRANTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THE NJ SAVE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PILLAR BY INCREASING ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT HELP RESIDENTS REDUCE HEALTHCARE AND LIVING EXPENSES, IMPROVE HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH PROACTIVE OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS ARE AWARE OF AND ABLE TO ACCESS BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY QUALIFY, REDUCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.
  2. $133,455 spent. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY ADMINISTERS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. THE PROGRAM REMOVES FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO TAX FILING WHILE HELPING HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS VALUABLE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX CREDITS, MAXIMIZE REFUNDS, AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE VITA PROGRAM SERVES WORKING FAMILIES, OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT RESIDENTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE TAXPAYERS WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION SERVICES OR WHO FACE BARRIERS TO FILING ACCURATE TAX RETURNS. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS. "COORDINATING MULTIPLE TAX PREPARATION SITES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. "SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND MANAGING CLIENT INTAKE. "VERIFYING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH IRS QUALITY REVIEW STANDARDS. "PREPARING AND ELECTRONICALLY FILING FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS. "CONDUCTING REQUIRED QUALITY REVIEWS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. "EDUCATING TAXPAYERS ABOUT AVAILABLE TAX CREDITS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. "REFERRING CLIENTS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS WHEN APPROPRIATE. ALL VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS AND QUALITY REVIEWERS COMPLETE ANNUAL IRS CERTIFICATION AND OPERATE UNDER IRS VITA/TCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES. UNITED WAY MAINTAINS ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL TAXPAYER INFORMATION, ENSURE DATA SECURITY, AND COMPLY WITH ALL IRS QUALITY SITE REQUIREMENTS. INTERNAL CONTROLS INCLUDE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, REQUIRED QUALITY REVIEW OF EVERY TAX RETURN, SECURE DOCUMENT HANDLING, AND OVERSIGHT BY PROGRAM LEADERSHIP TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL GRANT AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. GRANT FUNDS SUPPORT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION, TRAINING, OUTREACH, TECHNOLOGY, SITE OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT, ALONG WITH ALLOWABLE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES NECESSARY TO DELIVER SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE FILING SEASON. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ARE TRACKED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS, WHILE PROGRAM ACTIVITY IS DOCUMENTED THROUGH IRS REPORTING SYSTEMS AND INTERNAL PERFORMANCE TRACKING. REQUIRED PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO FUNDING AGENCIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THE VITA PROGRAM ADVANCES UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PILLAR BY HELPING HOUSEHOLDS RETAIN MORE OF THEIR EARNED INCOME, ACCESS REFUNDABLE TAX CREDITS SUCH AS THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) AND CHILD TAX CREDIT (CTC), AVOID COSTLY COMMERCIAL TAX PREPARATION FEES, AND CONNECT WITH ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES. EACH TAX SEASON, THE PROGRAM RETURNS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS, PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT FAMILIES USE FOR HOUSING, FOOD, HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, DEBT REDUCTION, EDUCATION, AND SAVINGS. BY INCREASING ACCESS TO FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTS, THE VITA PROGRAM STRENGTHENS INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL RESILIENCE WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE BROADER HUNTERDON COUNTY COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY ADMINISTERS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. THE PROGRAM REMOVES FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO TAX FILING WHILE HELPING HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS VALUABLE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX CREDITS, MAXIMIZE REFUNDS, AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE VITA PROGRAM SERVES WORKING FAMILIES, OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT RESIDENTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE TAXPAYERS WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION SERVICES OR WHO FACE BARRIERS TO FILING ACCURATE TAX RETURNS. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS. "COORDINATING MULTIPLE TAX PREPARATION SITES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. "SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND MANAGING CLIENT INTAKE. "VERIFYING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH IRS QUALITY REVIEW STANDARDS. "PREPARING AND ELECTRONICALLY FILING FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS. "CONDUCTING REQUIRED QUALITY REVIEWS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. "EDUCATING TAXPAYERS ABOUT AVAILABLE TAX CREDITS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. "REFERRING CLIENTS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS WHEN APPROPRIATE. ALL VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS AND QUALITY REVIEWERS COMPLETE ANNUAL IRS CERTIFICATION AND OPERATE UNDER IRS VITA/TCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES. UNITED WAY MAINTAINS ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL TAXPAYER INFORMATION, ENSURE DATA SECURITY, AND COMPLY WITH ALL IRS QUALITY SITE REQUIREMENTS. INTERNAL CONTROLS INCLUDE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, REQUIRED QUALITY REVIEW OF EVERY TAX RETURN, SECURE DOCUMENT HANDLING, AND OVERSIGHT BY PROGRAM LEADERSHIP TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL GRANT AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. GRANT FUNDS SUPPORT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION, TRAINING, OUTREACH, TECHNOLOGY, SITE OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT, ALONG WITH ALLOWABLE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES NECESSARY TO DELIVER SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE FILING SEASON. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ARE TRACKED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS, WHILE PROGRAM ACTIVITY IS DOCUMENTED THROUGH IRS REPORTING SYSTEMS AND INTERNAL PERFORMANCE TRACKING. REQUIRED PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO FUNDING AGENCIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THE VITA PROGRAM ADVANCES UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PILLAR
  3. $271,416 spent. HOLIDAY HANDS UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY ADMINISTERS THE HOLIDAY HANDS PROGRAM TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DIGNITY AND SUPPORT. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, BUSINESSES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND VOLUNTEERS, THE PROGRAM MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE SEASONAL FINANCIAL STRESS FOR ALICE HOUSEHOLDS (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) AND FAMILIES FACING UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS BY MATCHING COMMUNITY GENEROSITY WITH IDENTIFIED LOCAL NEEDS. HOLIDAY HANDS EMPHASIZES A DIGNIFIED, COMMUNITY- CENTERED APPROACH THAT ALLOWS DONORS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT NEIGHBORS WHILE PRESERVING THE PRIVACY AND RESPECT OF RECIPIENT FAMILIES. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "COORDINATING REFERRALS FROM NONPROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. "VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROGRAM GUIDELINES. "RECRUITING AND COORDINATING INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, AND COMMUNITY SPONSORS. "MATCHING SPONSORS WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, OR OLDER ADULTS BASED ON IDENTIFIED NEEDS. "COORDINATING COLLECTION, SORTING, QUALITY REVIEW, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS. "MANAGING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS. "MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, SPONSORS, AND PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS. HOLIDAY HANDS RELIES HEAVILY ON COMMUNITY DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION. UNITED WAY PROVIDES OVERALL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, ENSURING THAT DONATIONS ARE DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY, EFFICIENTLY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES. INTERNAL PROCESSES ARE IN PLACE TO SAFEGUARD DONATED ITEMS, DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, PROTECT PARTICIPANT CONFIDENTIALITY, AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. PROGRAM EXPENDITURES ARE LIMITED PRIMARILY TO ALLOWABLE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO COORDINATE THE INITIATIVE, INCLUDING PERSONNEL TIME, OUTREACH, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS, SUPPLIES, AND RELATED PROGRAM SUPPORT. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY IS TRACKED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING AND EVALUATION. THE HOLIDAY HANDS PROGRAM SUPPORTS UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S MISSION BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ENSURING THAT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. BEYOND PROVIDING GIFTS, THE PROGRAM REINFORCES COMMUNITY BELONGING, REDUCES FINANCIAL STRAIN DURING A PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TIME OF YEAR, AND DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE GENEROSITY. BY ENGAGING HUNDREDS OF DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS, HOLIDAY HANDS REFLECTS UNITED WAY'S ROLE AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY CONVENER THAT MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES ACROSS HUNTERDON COUNTY. HOLIDAY HANDS UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY ADMINISTERS THE HOLIDAY HANDS PROGRAM TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DIGNITY AND SUPPORT. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, BUSINESSES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND VOLUNTEERS, THE PROGRAM MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE SEASONAL FINANCIAL STRESS FOR ALICE HOUSEHOLDS (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) AND FAMILIES FACING UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS BY MATCHING COMMUNITY GENEROSITY WITH IDENTIFIED LOCAL NEEDS. HOLIDAY HANDS EMPHASIZES A DIGNIFIED, COMMUNITY- CENTERED APPROACH THAT ALLOWS DONORS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT NEIGHBORS WHILE PRESERVING THE PRIVACY AND RESPECT OF RECIPIENT FAMILIES. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "COORDINATING REFERRALS FROM NONPROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. "VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROGRAM GUIDELINES. "RECRUITING AND COORDINATING INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, AND COMMUNITY SPONSORS. "MATCHING SPONSORS WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, OR OLDER ADULTS BASED ON IDENTIFIED NEEDS. "COORDINATING COLLECTION, SORTING, QUALITY REVIEW, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS. "MANAGING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS. "MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, SPONSORS, AND PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS. HOLIDAY HANDS RELIES HEAVILY ON COMMUNITY DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION. UNITED WAY PROVIDES OVERALL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, ENSURING THAT DONATIONS ARE DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY, EFFICIENTLY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES. INTERNAL PROCESSES ARE IN PLACE TO SAFEGUARD DONATED ITEMS, DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, PROTECT PARTICIPANT CONFIDENTIALITY, AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. PROGRAM EXPENDITURES ARE LIMITED PRIMARILY TO ALLOWABLE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO COORDINATE THE INITIATIVE, INCLUDING PERSONNEL TIME, OUTREACH, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS, SUPPLIES, AND RELATED PROGRAM SUPPORT. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY IS TRACKED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING AND EVALUATION. THE HOLIDAY HANDS PROGRAM SUPPORTS UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S MISSION BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ENSURING THAT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. BEYOND PROVIDING GIFTS, THE PROGRAM REINFORCES COMMUNITY BELONGING, REDUCES FINANCIAL STRAIN DURING A PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TIME OF YEAR, AND DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE GENEROSITY. BY EN
  4. $108,323 spent. "VOLUNTEER CENTER AND OTHER: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY OPERATES THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AS THE COUNTY'S CENTRAL HUB FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER STRENGTHENS THE NONPROFIT SECTOR BY MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER SERVES AS BOTH A VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT RESOURCE AND A CAPACITY-BUILDING PARTNER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH A CENTRALIZED VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DIRECT COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, UNITED WAY HELPS ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFY VOLUNTEER NEEDS, RECRUIT QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS, PROMOTE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND FACILITATE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "RECRUITING, SCREENING, AND CONNECTING VOLUNTEERS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. "MAINTAINING AND ADMINISTERING THE COUNTY'S ONLINE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM. "PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UTILIZING VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES. "COORDINATING COUNTYWIDE VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND DAYS OF SERVICE. "PROMOTING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUTREACH, MARKETING, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. "ENGAGING CORPORATE, CIVIC, SCHOOL, AND FAITH-BASED VOLUNTEER GROUPS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. "TRACKING VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION, HOURS SERVED, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. "SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RESILIENCY EFFORTS BY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS DURING TIMES OF COMMUNITY NEED, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES. AS HUNTERDON COUNTY'S TRUSTED CONVENER, UNITED WAY COLLABORATES WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO COORDINATE VOLUNTEER RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. GRANT FUNDS AND PROGRAM RESOURCES SUPPORT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, PROGRAM COORDINATION, PARTNER SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, OUTREACH, REPORTING, AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS OPERATIONAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING THE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DELIVERING COUNTYWIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS, WHILE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND INTERNAL REPORTING PROCESSES. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ADVANCES UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S MISSION BY STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHILE INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE. BY CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUR IMPACT PILLARS-YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY-THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AMPLIFIES THE IMPACT OF LOCAL NONPROFITS, BUILDS STRONGER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND LEVERAGES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS THAT EXPAND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM REFLECTS UNITED WAY'S ROLE AS THE COUNTY'S BACKBONE ORGANIZATION AND TRUSTED CONVENER, BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESOURCES TO CREATE LASTING COMMUNITY IMPACT.
  5. "VOLUNTEER CENTER AND OTHER: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY OPERATES THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AS THE COUNTY'S CENTRAL HUB FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER STRENGTHENS THE NONPROFIT SECTOR BY MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER SERVES AS BOTH A VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT RESOURCE AND A CAPACITY-BUILDING PARTNER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH A CENTRALIZED VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DIRECT COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, UNITED WAY HELPS ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFY VOLUNTEER NEEDS, RECRUIT QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS, PROMOTE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND FACILITATE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "RECRUITING, SCREENING, AND CONNECTING VOLUNTEERS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. "MAINTAINING AND ADMINISTERING THE COUNTY'S ONLINE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM. "PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UTILIZING VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES. "COORDINATING COUNTYWIDE VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND DAYS OF SERVICE. "PROMOTING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUTREACH, MARKETING, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. "ENGAGING CORPORATE, CIVIC, SCHOOL, AND FAITH-BASED VOLUNTEER GROUPS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. "TRACKING VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION, HOURS SERVED, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. "SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RESILIENCY EFFORTS BY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS DURING TIMES OF COMMUNITY NEED, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES. AS HUNTERDON COUNTY'S TRUSTED CONVENER, UNITED WAY COLLABORATES WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO COORDINATE VOLUNTEER RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. GRANT FUNDS AND PROGRAM RESOURCES SUPPORT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, PROGRAM COORDINATION, PARTNER SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, OUTREACH, REPORTING, AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS OPERATIONAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING THE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DELIVERING COUNTYWIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS, WHILE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND INTERNAL REPORTING PROCESSES. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ADVANCES UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S MISSION BY STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHILE INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE. BY CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUR IMPACT PILLARS-YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY-THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AMPLIFIES THE IMPACT OF LOCAL NONPROFITS, BUILDS STRONGER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND LEVERAGES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS THAT EXPAND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM REFLECTS UNITED WAY'S ROLE AS THE COUNTY'S BACKBONE ORGANIZATION AND TRUSTED CONVENER, BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESOURCES TO CREATE LASTING COMMUNITY IMPACT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 May 1985.

    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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