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United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Inc

EIN 34-0946973 · Wooster, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN ORDER TO MOBILIZE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE MEASURABLY IMPROVE THEIR LIVES - WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES, AND THEN DECIDE WHICH STRATEGIES, DOLLARS, AND PARTNERSHIPS SHOULD BE USED TO BRING RESOLUTION TO THESE CHALLENGES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
5
Volunteers
108
Highest pay
$111,653, executive director

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 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. $185,462 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OSAFETY NET
  2. $305,001 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OYOUTH DEVELOPMENT
  3. $1.0 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OHEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
  4. $120,833 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WHIRE SERVICES, AND OTHERWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: WE BELIEVE PEOPLE NEED SKILLS, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND CHILDCARE IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.IN 2024, OUR FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:25 PEOPLE RECEIVED TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT EDUCATION14 PEOPLE RECEIVED INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS13 BOOT VOUCHERS AND OTHER NEEDS WERE MET TO PEOPLE WHO NEEDED THIS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENTWHIRE REFERRAL LINETHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN HOLMES AND WAYNE COUNTY. IT ALSO PROVIDES PRINTED RESOURCE DIRECTORIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS.IN 2024 WE ANSWERED MORE THAN 2000 PHONE CALLS ON OUR FIRST CALL FOR HELP HOTLINE. MORE THAN 120 APPOINTMENTS FOR FREE TAX PREPARATION AND 400 OLDER ADULTS REGISTERED FOR SENIOR ASSISTANCE.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4APROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:SAFETY NETWE BELIEVE PEOPLE NEED FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING IN ORDER TO BE POSITIONED FOR IMPROVEMENT.IN 2024, OUR FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING BASIC NEEDS TO PEOPLE IN HOLMES AND WAYNE COUNTIES:18,368 MEALS WERE SERVED TO HUNGRY PEOPLE. 67 FAMILIES RECEIVED EMERGENCY SHELTER10,016 NIGHTS IN SHELTERS WERE PROVIDEDFORM 990, PART III, LINE 4BPROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:YOUTH DEVELOPMENTWE BELIEVE CHILDREN NEED SAFE, STABLE, ACTIVE AND FUN ENVIRONMENTS TO LEARN, GROW, ADAPT AND SUCCEED.IN 2024, IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:5,603 CHILDREN RECEIVED FREE BOOKS TO IMPROVE LITERACY67,236 FREE BOOKS WERE GIVEN TO CHILDREN1003 CHILDREN WERE GIVEN BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING247 CHILDREN RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO CAMPSFORM 990, PART III, LINE 4CPROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENTWE BELIEVE PEOPLE NEED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL CHANCES OF PROSPERITY.IN 2024, OUR FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:MORE THAN 3,500 HOURS OF 1:1 CASE MANAGEMENT WAS PROVIDED2,245 HOURS OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING600+ PEOPLE WERE TREATED FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1961.

    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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