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United Way of Washington County

EIN 25-6070133 · Washington, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. THE UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE ACHIEVES THEIR HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES.

Income
$700,578
Spending
$850,659
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
4
Volunteers
142
Highest pay
$107,584, 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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 25

    21 of 21 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 (2)
  1. $505,002 spent. DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT TO PARTNER NONPROFITS WHOSE PURPOSES ARE TO ELEVATE COMMUNITY HEALTH, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND EDUCATION. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN UNITED WAYS WHEREBY RESOURCES, CAPABILITIES, AND CORE COMPETENCIES ARE COMBINED TO PURSUE MUTUAL INTERESTS. THE UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COORDINATES AN EXTENSIVE DONOR DESIGNATION CAMPAIGN, ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS AND DISTRIBUTING THEM LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND NATIONALLY. DONOR DESIGNATION ALLOWS DONORS TO DIRECT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFITS AND ISSUES ABOUT WHICH THEY CARE DEEPLY.
  2. $184,614 spent. CARE UNITED PROGRAM - THE UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED IN ITS COMMUNITY TO CONNECT PARTNERS, DONORS, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO TACKLE THE ROOT CAUSES OF ITS COMMUNITY'S MOST COMPLEX CHALLENGES WHILE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. THE CARE UNITED PROGRAM BUILDS UPON ITS EXISTING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ACTION TOOLS, AND ITS STRENGTH TO CONNECT WITH PARTNERS TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY GAPS IN UNMET NEEDS AND REACT IN A TIMELY AND CONSISTENT MANNER THROUGH EXPANSIVE OUTREACH EFFORTS AND ACTION TOOLS TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS IN ITS COMMUNITY.

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 October 13, 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 May 1965.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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