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United Way of Ross County Inc

EIN 31-4389671 · Chillicothe, OH

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 MOBILIZE RESOURSES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ENVISION A STRONGER COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED STAKEHOLDERS COLLABORATING TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, POSITIVE CHANGE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL.

Income
$931,213
Spending
$739,316
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
19.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. INCOME (FINANCIAL STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CRISIS & BASIC NEEDS): FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE NEW LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE AND, IN SOME CASES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY.THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND PLACEDMENT, AS WELL AS SHELTERED EMPLOYMENT, FOR FOR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES OR OTHER DISADVANTAGES. FUNDED PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS MEN, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT AND DAYTIME SHELTER, MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT REFERRALS, AND SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, UTILITY PAYMENT AND SHUT-OFF PREVENTION, INCLUDING THOSE FOR DISASTER VICTIMS AND AIDING MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH EMERGENCY OR SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNICATIONS.
  2. HEALTH (NUTRITION, MEDICAL CARE, THERAPY, COUNSELING,SAFETY, SOCIALIZATION): FUNDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, OR HOMELESSNESS; FREE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, MEDICAL EVALUATIONS AND EXAMS, AND VICTIM ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE; NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SOCIALIZATION, HEALTH, AND COMPANIONSHIP EVENTS AND SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS; COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS AND BLOOD SERVICES; SUBSIDIZED PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, MATCHING AND MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS FROM ONE-PARENT/ GUARDIAN OR OTHERWISE STRUGGLING FAMILIES.
  3. EDUCATION (SCHOOL READINESS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT): FUNDED PROGRAMS INCLUDED SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AND AFTER-SCHOOL SERVICES, TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE; CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS; ARTS, DRAMA, RECREATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS; ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, AND CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE; ANTI-BULLYING, BODY SAFETY AND PARENTING CLASSES; AND SUMMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
  4. $574,171 spent. DIRECT PROGRAM OVERHEAD AND COMMUNITY IMPACT AND SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1979.

    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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