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United Way of Passaic County

EIN 22-6070498 · Paterson, NJ

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

UNITED WAY OF PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN PASSAIC COUNTY BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY MOBILIZING CARING INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS TO GIVE, ADVOCATE, AND VOLUNTEER FOR OUR CAUSE IN PASSAIC COUNTY.

Income
$710,353
Spending
$662,997
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
5
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$126,310, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 December 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 (4)
  1. $294,070 spent. COMMUNITY IMPACT: UWPC ADDRESSES COMMUNITY NEEDS IN PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND POST-SECONDARY ACCESS THROUGH TUTORING, BOOK DISTRIBUTION, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION, BENEFITS ACCESS, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS INCREASE FINANCIAL SECURITY. UWPC CONVENES THE PASSAIC COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL TO EXPAND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SNAP/WIC BENEFITS, SCHOOL MEALS, AND FOOD RESOURCES. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE, AND NONPROFIT COORDINATION TO HELP FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES MEET URGENT NEEDS AND PREPARE FOR CRISES. COMMUNITY IMPACT: UWPC ADDRESSES COMMUNITY NEEDS IN PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND POST-SECONDARY ACCESS THROUGH TUTORING, BOOK DISTRIBUTION, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION, BENEFITS ACCESS, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS INCREASE FINANCIAL SECURITY. UWPC CONVENES THE PASSAIC COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL TO EXPAND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SNAP/WIC BENEFITS, SCHOOL MEALS, AND FOOD RESOURCES. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE, AND NONPROFIT COORDINATION TO HELP FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES MEET URGENT NEEDS AND PREPARE FOR CRISES.
  2. $266,526 spent. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: UWPC MOBILIZES THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY BY INSPIRING AND CONNECTING CARING INDIVIDUALS TO VOLUNTEER WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING DONATED ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, INCLUDING HOLIDAY TOYS AND GIFTS, FOOD, BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND CLOTHING.
  3. FINANCIAL STABILITY - UWPC STRENGTHENS FINANCIAL SECURITY THROUGH FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFITS ACCESS, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION. THE VITA PROGRAM HELPS HOUSEHOLDS CLAIM CREDITS AND INCREASE INCOME. IN 2025, UWPC SERVED 2,000 HOUSEHOLDS, SECURING 2.5M IN REFUNDS AND GENERATING 3.7M IN ECONOMIC IMPACT WITH SUPPORT FROM 75 VOLUNTEERS.
  4. FINANCIAL STABILITY - UWPC STRENGTHENS FINANCIAL SECURITY THROUGH FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFITS ACCESS, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION. THE VITA PROGRAM HELPS HOUSEHOLDS CLAIM CREDITS AND INCREASE INCOME. IN 2025, UWPC SERVED 2,000 HOUSEHOLDS, SECURING 2.5M IN REFUNDS AND GENERATING 3.7M IN ECONOMIC IMPACT WITH SUPPORT FROM 75 VOLUNTEERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 October 13, 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 December 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 1966.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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