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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

EIN 23-1556045 · Philadeplhia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO END INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY IN OUR REGION BY HARNESSING, LEVERAGING AND STRATEGICALLY INVESTING THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF DONORS, ADVOCATES AND VOLUNTEERS, TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.

Income
$19.4 million
Spending
$21.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
40.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
50
Volunteers
750
Highest pay
$499,865, 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 30 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (9)
  1. $3.3 million spent. COMMUNITY RESILIENCY - THE IMPACT FUND HELPS OUR NEIGHBORS MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS - FOOD, SHELTER AND SAFETY.
  2. $1.6 million spent. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT - THE IMPACT FUND EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO SAVE MORE BY BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFELONG FINANCIAL STABILITY INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $1.2 million spent. CAPACITY BUILDING - THE IMPACT FUND EMPOWERS NONPROFIT PARTNERS BY ENSURING THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO SUCCEED.
  4. $9.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
  5. $464,192 spent. EARLY LEARNING - THE IMPACT FUND HELPS PAVE THE WAY FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FROM AT THE EARLIEST AGE.
  6. CAREER PATHWAYS - THE IMPACT FUND EMPOWERS WORKING ADULTS TO EARN MORE BY BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFELONG FINANCIAL STABILITY INCLUDING JOB SKILLS.
  7. (Expenses $ 9,247,817 including grants of $ 5,422,201)(Revenue $ 2,184,980) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
  8. (Expenses $ 464,192 including grants of $ 362,450) EARLY LEARNING - THE IMPACT FUND HELPS PAVE THE WAY FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FROM AT THE EARLIEST AGE.
  9. (Expenses $ including grants of $) CAREER PATHWAYS - THE IMPACT FUND EMPOWERS WORKING ADULTS TO EARN MORE BY BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFELONG FINANCIAL STABILITY INCLUDING JOB SKILLS.

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 July 1991.

    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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