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United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County

EIN 23-1552261 · Carlisle, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
6
Volunteers
759
Highest pay
$86,528, executive director (july 2024 - current)

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. AS THE LEADERS IN COORDINATING RESOURCES TO MEET THE HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, THE UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY WORKS WITH AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY. TOGETHER, THEY ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS AS THEY RELATE TO THE CRITICAL AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SAFETY NET. AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN RAISES NECESSARY FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS. THE UNITED WAY RECEIVES FUNDING APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER AGENCIES, WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND ASSESSED BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ADDRESS AND DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE, MEASURABLE RESULTS. FUNDING LEVELS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE VOLUNTEERS AND APPROVED BY THE UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY'S BOARD.
  2. $143,195 spent. THE MISSION OF SUCCESS BY 6 IS TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN WELL PREPARED AND READY TO LEARN. SUCCESS BY 6 PROVIDES TRAINING AND MENTORING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE IN CARLISLE AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY. OUTREACH INITIATIVES INCLUDE: SCHOOL READINESS GROUPS, REAL MEN READ, REACH OUT AND READ, AND WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD. OUR GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN CALENDAR IS DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 75 SITES. SUCCESS BY 6 AWARDED 16 CHILDREN AND $80,536 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND HIGH-QUALITY PRE-SCHOOLS. BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS DONATE TO SUCCESS BY 6 AS PART OF THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA AND THROUGH THE PAUL AND PATRICIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SUCCESS BY 6 PAYS ONE-HALF OF THE TOTAL MONTHLY TUITION.
  3. THROUGHOUT THE HEATING SEASON (BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1 AND LASTING UNTIL FUNDS ARE DEPLETED), UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROVIDES EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF BEING WITHOUT HEAT. APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN CARLISLE, BOILING SPRINGS, MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS, NEW KINGSTOWN, PLAINFIELD, OR NEWVILLE, AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME CANNOT EXCEED 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY, CASH GRANTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE HEATING COMPANY. $7,103 WAS PROVIDED TO 19 HOUSEHOLDS.

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 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 June 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 November 1971.

    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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