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United Way of Greater Richmond

EIN 23-7375346 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND & PETERSBURG IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO MOBILIZE THE CARING POWER OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO HELP THOSE IN NEED AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE TO THRIVE.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
37
Volunteers
1,470
Highest pay
$215,460, 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

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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. $3.0 million spent. THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF DONORS, CORPORATE PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, IN FY25 WE WERE ABLE TO SUPPORT AND IMPACT 111,022 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH GRANTS, SIGNATURE PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. THROUGH OUR THREE FOCUS AREAS, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, YOUTH OPPORTUNITY AND FINANCIAL SECURITY - WE ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES:YOUTH OPPORTUNITY: WE HELPED 3,907 YOUNG CHILDREN ENROLL IN HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTED 30,996 K12 YOUTH THROUGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED THE FACILITATION OF ADOPTIVE PLACEMENTS FOR 54 YOUNG PEOPLE.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: WE MOBILIZED 1,470 VOLUNTEERS AND ADVOCATES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EXPAND OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT.
  2. $887,337 spent. FINANCIAL SECURITY: WE HELPED 11,415 INDIVIDUALS ACCESS FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SERVICES, INCLUDING 1,934 WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL COUNSELING. 587 INDIVIDUALS SECURED AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING OR HOMEOWNERSHIP. 217 VITA PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED 3,611 FILERS, RETURNING $3.8 MILLION IN REFUNDS. WE PLACED 849 ADULTS IN JOBS AND SUPPORTED 40 FAMILIES THROUGH THE PUBLIX EMERGENCY FUND AND 19 WOMENRISE SCHOLARS. THROUGH OUR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP AS THE FINANCIAL MANAGER OF DOMINION ENERGYSHARE PROGRAM, 13,200 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED BILL PAY ASSISTANCE.
  3. $1.3 million spent. HEALTHY COMMUNITY: WE CONNECTED 14,473 INDIVIDUALS TO HEALTHCARE AND 4,735 TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WE PROVIDED 324,083 MEALS, SUPPORTED 1,380 PEOPLE IN SECURING NEW HOUSING, AND ENABLED 27,692 NIGHTS OF SAFE SHELTER. ENERGYSHARE ASSISTED 12,596 HOUSEHOLDS AND RIDESHARE PROVIDED 480 RIDES FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1962.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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