United Way Inner Banks
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create solutions that improve lives by uniting people, resources and organizations, and to envision the communities of the Inner Banks region as a place where all generations come together to invest in one another.
- Income
- $241,532
- Spending
- $265,433
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 73
- Highest pay
- $54,600, executive director
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: 77 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $192,955 spent. Throughout the year the Organization accomplishes its mission through the following core activities: Financial Security: The Organization supports ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and low-income households by providing a comprehensive range of services that help families stabilize during crises, build essential money management skills, and access specialized expert support. This includes connecting individuals to financial assistance, offering ongoing coaching and education to improve budgeting, saving, and credit literacy, and facilitating access to resources like tax return preparation and workplace financial wellness. These efforts empower households to achieve lasting financial resilience and greater economic opportunity. Community Resiliency: The Organization convenes partners to enhance disaster preparedness, coordinates the mobilization of volunteer resources during emergencies, and fosters regional collaboration to support household well-being. It leads efforts in readiness, response, and recovery - ensuring access to basic needs through a network of volunteers, donation centers, and community events. Youth Opportunity: Through the Full-Service Community Schools model and other initiatives, the Organization enhances academic achievement, family engagement, and wraparound supports for children and youth. It works closely with schools and community partners to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Nonprofit Empowerment: The Organization works to strengthen the local nonprofit sector by delivering impactful capacity-building resources, hosting vibrant regional convenings, and driving cross-sector collaboration. It sparks innovation, nurtures shared learning, and builds strategic partnerships that elevate the effectiveness and reach of community-serving organizations.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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