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The United Way of Van Wert County Ohio Incorportaed

EIN 34-0891893 · Van Wert, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE UNITED WAY OF VAN WERT COUNTY, INC. TRIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT VAN WERT COUNTY BY ALLOCATING RESOURCES ACCORDINGLY.

Income
$498,451
Spending
$384,664
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
2
Volunteers
652
Highest pay
$65,063, 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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 (1)
  1. $292,385 spent. THE UNITED WAY SERVES AS A SINGLE, COMMUNITY-WIDE, VOLUNTARY FUND RAISING AGENCY FOR VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO. IT PROVIDES A BROAD NUMBER OF HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE COMMMUNITY ON A NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS. AGENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGN YEAR WERE APPROVED AFTER EACH AGENCY HAD SUBMITTED A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE ADMISSIONS & REVIEW COMMITTEE. A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF ALL REQUESTS FOR PROGRAM FUNDING OCCURS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLOCATIONS TAKE PLACE. PROGRAMS AND UNITED WAY AGENCY OPERATIONS ARE MONITORED TO ASSURE ADHERENCE TO ACCEPTED PURPOSES, REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED FOR NEW UNITED WAY AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS, AND SITE VISITS OCCUR TO ALL PARTICIPATING UNITED WAY AGENCIES. TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY IMPACT, THE UNITED WAY STAFF WORK TO DISCOVER COMMUNITY CONDITIONS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT, DESIGN AND BUILD LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS, AND WHEN THE NEED ARISES, WORK ALONGSIDE THE AGENCIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. THE UNITED WAY SERVES AS A SINGLE, COMMUNITY-WIDE, VOLUNTARY FUND RAISING AGENCY FOR VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO. IT PROVIDES A BROAD NUMBER OF HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE COMMMUNITY ON A NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS. AGENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGN YEAR WERE APPROVED AFTER EACH AGENCY HAD SUBMITTED A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE ADMISSIONS & REVIEW COMMITTEE. A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF ALL REQUESTS FOR PROGRAM FUNDING OCCURS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLOCATIONS TAKE PLACE. PROGRAMS AND UNITED WAY AGENCY OPERATIONS ARE MONITORED TO ASSURE ADHERENCE TO ACCEPTED PURPOSES, REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED FOR NEW UNITED WAY AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS, AND SITE VISITS OCCUR TO ALL PARTICIPATING UNITED WAY AGENCIES. TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY IMPACT, THE UNITED WAY STAFF WORK TO DISCOVER COMMUNITY CONDITIONS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT, DESIGN AND BUILD LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS, AND WHEN THE NEED ARISES, WORK ALONGSIDE THE AGENCIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 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 July 1956.

    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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