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United Way of Delaware County Inc

EIN 31-4423899 · Delaware, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE COUNTY IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY EFFECTIVELY MANAGING THE FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO THEM AND STRATEGICALLY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
29
Volunteers
475
Highest pay
$188,299, president

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $2.4 million spent. ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED WAY DELAWARE COUNTY (UWDC) PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE IN NEED OF HELP BY IMPROVING EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY. ONE OF OUR INITIATIVES IS THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES RESOURCE CENTER. IN 2017, UWDC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DELAWARE CITY SCHOOLS, OPENED THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES HUB AT A COMMUNITY SCHOOL FACILITY. THIS HUB IS A ONE-STOP SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS BUT ALSO SERVES AS AN ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR TEENS THAT NEED A SAFE PLACE TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, GET FOOD, COMPLETE HOMEWORK AND GROW INTERESTS IN ART, BOOKS, SCIENCE AND RUNNING AMONG MANY OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. UNDER ONE ROOF, WE HAVE A FOOD PANTRY, DIAPER BANK, MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, TEEN ROOM, STEM EDUCATION CENTER, FREE STORE, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND VISITING PARTNERS SUCH AS JFS, MEDICAL CLINICS AND MORE. OTHER PRIORITY INITIATIVES INCLUDE DELAWARE COUNTY HUNGER ALLIANCE, DELAWARE COUNTY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING, WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK, PATHWAYS TO HOPE, AND SUPPLIES FOR SCHOLARS.
  2. $289,584 spent. THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INITIATIVE IS A TRUSTING NETWORK OF 40+ LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS ADDRESSING COLLECTIVE IMPACT STRATEGIES ON ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES). ACES ARE EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY BE TRAUMATIC TO CHILDREN DURING THE FIRST 18 YEARS OF LIFE. (ACES) CAN HAVE A TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON FUTURE VIOLENCE VICTIMIZATION AND PERPETRATION, AND LIFELONG HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY. THE OVERALL GOAL BEING TO REDUCE AND/OR MITIGATE ACES IN DELAWARE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THIS GOAL WERE RESEARCHED BY THE HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE OF OHIO, AND SELECTED BY PARTNER AGENCIES INCLUDE: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (BIRTH TO 3RD GRADE): INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS PARENT, CAREGIVER, AND FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING: INCREASE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS: STRENGTHEN OR SUSTAIN AGES 11-17 YEAR OLD'S SENSE OF HOPE. THE ABILITY TO SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS AND THEIR MOTIVATION TO PURSUE THOSE GOALS. COMMUNITY CONDITIONS: INCLUDES WORK THROUGH THE DELAWARE COUNTY HUNGER ALLIANCE,DELAWARE COUNTY HOUSING ALLIANCE, DELAWARE COUNTY AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION AND OTHER BASIC NEED PROVIDERS.
  3. UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE COUNTY'S YOUNG ADULT TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY. QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS 18-24 YEARS OLD MAY OCCUPY ONE OF THE FIVE PRIVATE BEDROOMS IN THE SPACE, NICKNAMED TREEHOUSE, THROUGH PARTNER AGENCY REFERRALS. TREEHOUSE RESPECTS THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF THE PARTICIPANTS IT SERVES. PARTICIPANTS ARE SUPPORTED AND CARED FOR WHILE BEING GIVEN THE AUTONOMY TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS. THE PROGRAM IS RESIDENT-DRIVEN AND STAFF GUIDED.

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 December 1971.

    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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