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United Way of Martin County Inc

EIN 23-7273540 · Stuart, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH FUNDRAISING, VOLUNTEERISM, AND ADVOCACY, UNITED WAY BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO LEVERAGE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO TAKE ACTION ON HUMAN CARE NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MARTIN COUNTY RESIDENTS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
9
Volunteers
625
Highest pay
$213,492, 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    22 of 22 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 (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. GRANTS - UNITED WAY INVESTS FUNDS IN PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTH THAT ARE IDENTIFIED IN MARTIN COUNTY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES ANNUAL FUNDING PRIORITIES AND FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION. ANY AGENCY THAT SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF MARTIN COUNTY THAT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND ANY QUALIFYING PUBLIC ENTITIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT GRANT REQUESTS FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION. FOR THE REPORTING YEAR, APPLICATIONS WERE REVIEWED BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF 37 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS DONATING 339 HOURS OF TIME TO THE CITIZEN GRANT REVIEW PROCESS. THE VOLUNTEERS EVALUATED GRANT REQUESTS, DID A SITE TOUR AND THEN MADE A RECOMMENDATION BASED ON HOW THE PROGRAM MET SPECIFIC OUTCOME OBJECTIVES AND OPERATED IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED FUNDING TO 38 EXTERNAL PROGRAMS.
  2. $230,251 spent. OTHER PROGRAM RELATED DISTRIBUTIONS - UNITED WAY PROVIDES DIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MARTIN COUNTY INCLUDING EMERGENCY RENT/MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO WORKING RESIDENTS IN NEED OF A HELPING HAND-UP; FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, FOOD AND OTHER CRITICAL SERVICES FOR THOSE FACING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS; AND HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE TO OVER 900 FAMILIES WHICH INCLUDES TOYS, BIKES AND FOOD FOR A HOLIDAY MEAL.
  3. $196,923 spent. VOLUNTEER UNITED - UNITED WAY OFFERS A FULL SERVICE VOLUNTEER CENTER THAT ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS, SENIORS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND CIVIC GROUPS IN VOLUNTEER EFFORTS THAT HELP STRENGTHEN MARTIN COUNTY AND ITS NONPROFIT AGENCIES. PROJECTS OPERATED THROUGH VOLUNTEER UNITED INCLUDE THE ANNUAL UNITED WAY HOLIDAY PROJECT, AMERICORPS SENIORS, THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, AND THE COORDINATION OF SERVICE PROJECTS AT THE REQUEST OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. $625,024 spent. COMMUNITY FUND DISTRIBUTION - THIS PROGRAM MANAGES THE VOLUNTEER CITIZEN REVIEW PROCESS WHICH CONSIDERS ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR HUMAN CARE IN THE ALLOCATION OF UNITED WAY FUNDS.

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 November 6, 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 1976.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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