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Centre County United Way

EIN 25-1215290 · State College, 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 IMPROVE LIVES BY PRIORITIZING NEEDS AND MOBILIZING HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF OUR NEIGHBORS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
4
Volunteers
2,500
Highest pay
$94,181, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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

    23 of 23 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 March 31, 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. $345,606 spent. HEALTH: PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY PROVIDING FOR THEMSELVES. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SIGHT LOSS, CANCER, AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE; 2) APPROPRIATE AND COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE; 3) INTEGRATION OF THE DISABLED INTO DAY CARE, SCHOOL AND THE WORK PLACE; 4) PLANNED CRISIS RESPONSE TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTER.
  2. $486,408 spent. EDUCATION: PROVIDE ACCESS TO PRE-K AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN, PROVIDE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF LEARNING DISORDERS, AND IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS AMONG ADULTS. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) ATTAINMENT OF KINDERGARTEN-LEVEL READING, WRITING, MATH AND SOCIAL SKILLS; 2) IDENTIFICATION OF LEARNING DISORDERS AND PLACEMENT IN APPROPRIATE SUPPORT PROGRAMS; 3) IMPROVED LITERACY FOR ALL AGES, AGE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL AND SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
  3. $448,008 spent. FINANCIAL STABILITY PROVIDES SUPPORT IN MANAGING CRISIS RELATED TO FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUPPORT IN UNDERSTANDING MONEY INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) SAFE AND WARM LIVING ENVIRONMENT; 2) PREVENTION OF LOSS OF HOME; 3) FOOD SECURITY; 4) APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF LIMITED INCOME; 5) CONNECTION TO APPROPRIATE LONG-TERM SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 1973.

    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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