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United Way of Wyoming Valley

EIN 24-0831490 · Wilkesbarre, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPACT LIVES - TODAY, TOMORROW, AND FOREVER

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
22
Volunteers
1,265
Highest pay
$216,749, former 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 32 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 (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF WYOMING VALLEY'S POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY INITIATIVE AND OTHER INITIATIVES IN SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY AND BERWICK, THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP AT-RISK CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND MOVE THROUGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND GRADUATION WITH CONFIDENCE; TO HELP AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY; AND TO HELP AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE GOOD HEALTH AND AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FOOD, SHELTER AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH WHO FACE THREATS TO THEIR IMMEDIATE WELL BEING.
  2. $6.2 million spent. PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HIV CONTRACT - STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED TO UNITED WAY OF WYOMING VALLEY FOR A VARIETY OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES IN THE SIX COUNTY REGION OF NORTHEASTERN PA. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SUBCONTRACTING WITH SEVERAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE HIV PREVENTION SERVICES AS WELL AS HIV CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THROUGH MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT CLIENTS MAY ALSO RECEIVE A VARIETY OF PATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING; MEDICAL CARE, DENTAL CARE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND SEVERAL ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 360 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE HIV CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED WITH THESE FUNDS.
  3. TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS - UNITED WAY OF WYOMING VALLEY IS AN APPROVED RECIPIENT BY PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING FOUR TYPES OF EITC TAX CREDITS: PRE-KINDERGARTEN, K-12 SCHOLARSHIP (SO), OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (OSTC) EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT (EIO). BY DONATING TO UNITED WAY OF WYOMING VALLEY THROUGH ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS, A COMPANY MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A TAX CREDIT FOR THEIR DONATION. SOME PRE-K AND EIO SCHOLARSHIPS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GRANTS AMOUNT DESCRIBED IN 4A. THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AND THE K-12 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM LIMITED INCOME FAMILIES TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF A PRIVATE OR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
  4. DONOR DESIGNATED GIFTS - CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED WAY THAT DONORS DIRECT TO SPECIFIC 501C3 AGENCIES
  5. $1.6 million spent. COMMUNITY IMPACT AND OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 April 1958.

    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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