United Way of Marshall County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD, HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES.
- Income
- $499,123
- Spending
- $903,706
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 192
- Highest pay
- $42,194, executive di
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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 81% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 57% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (5)
- $81,315 spent. THE UNITED WAY OF MARSHALL COUNTY, INC. CONDUCTS COUNTY-WIDE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT ADDRESS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS IN MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
- $25,125 spent. THE UNITED WAY OF MARSHALL COUNTY, INC. RECEIVED GRANTS AND DONATIONS IN RESPONSE TO AN OVERWHELMING NEED FOR DISASTER RELIEF.
- UNITED WAY OF MARSHALL COUNTY FORMED THE MARSHALL COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION AND RECEIVED CAPACITY-BUILDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT SEVEN CHILDCARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CENTERS, AND HOME-BASED PROGRAMS IN PROVIDING MORE SEATS FOR HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL THROUGH THE ON MY WAY PRE-K PROGRAM.
- $577,834 spent. THE UNITED WAY OF MARSHALL COUNTY RECEIVED A GRANT TO ADVANCE EFFORTS AND FURTHER DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS ON KEY ISSUES IN EDUCATION TO SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING AND IMPACT ON SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, IN INCOME THAT WILL HELP LOCAL FAMILIES INCREASE AVAILABLE INCOME; AND IN HEALTH THAT WILL IMPROVE EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES RELATED TO NUTRITION AND WELLNESS.
- THE UNITED WAY OF MARSHALL COUNTY RECEIVED A GRANT TO ADVANCE EFFORTS AND FURTHER DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS ON KEY ISSUES IN EDUCATION TO SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING AND IMPACT ON SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, IN INCOME THAT WILL HELP LOCAL FAMILIES INCREASE AVAILABLE INCOME; AND IN HEALTH THAT WILL IMPROVE EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES RELATED TO NUTRITION AND WELLNESS.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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