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Orrville United Way Inc

EIN 34-1017865 · Orrville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORRVILLE UNITED WAY IMPROVES LIVES BY UNITIING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD IN ORRVILLE, DALTON AND MARSHALLVILLE IN EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY OHIO. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE LONG-LASTING CHANGES THAT PREVENT FUTURE PROBLEMS IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$777,788
Spending
$695,233
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$43,905, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 91 out of 100.

  • 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $150,000 spent. NURTURING CHILDREN AND YOUTH: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN SPORTS, LINK THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING AND EXERCISE TO OVERALL HEALTH AND SELF-ESTEEM, AND KNOWLEDGE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN SOCIAL INTERACTION, INCREASE KNOWLDEGE AND SKILLS IN ASSEMBLING A PRESENTATION AND TO COMPLETE PROJECTS, IMPROVED GRADES, INCREASED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, IMPROVED ABILITY TO APPLY SKILLS TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS, AND INCREASED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TO APPLY TO AN EVENTUAL CAREER: ORRVILLE AREA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, ORRVILLE YMCA'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND BOY/CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS.
  2. $124,000 spent. PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS: YMCA'S PROMOTING LIFE-LONG HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, HEALTHCARE FOR UNDERINSURED INCLUDING DENTAL CARE THOUGH VIOLA STARTZMAN CLINIC, PROTECTION AND COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SEXUALLY ABUSED THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND FORENSIC INTERVIEWER SERVICES, INCLUDING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, ONE EIGHTY'S MEDICAL SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY, HELPING LOCAL CITIZENS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION FIND A WAY TO SOBRIETY AND A BETTER LIFE.
  3. $85,000 spent. HELPING IN HARD TIME: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROVIDING FOR BASIC NEEDS OF FAMILIES LIVING AT OR UNDER 150-200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, INCLUDING FOOD AND NON-FOOD ESSENTIALS , HELP WITH UTILITIES, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION. REASSURANCE TO SENIOR CITIIZENS AND ASSISTANCE WITH PAYMENTS FOR MEDICATION. SEASONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS, GIFTS AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS TO ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL STRAIN ON FAMILIES DURING THESE PERIODS. ARMED FORCES EMERGENCY SERVICES, EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME AND SENIOR CITIZENS, FREE MEALS AND HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME GROUPS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS OT THE Y.
  4. $190,388 spent. ORRVILLE UNITED WAY PROVIDES MANY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCULDING YOUTH SERVICES, PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, LEGAL SERVICES, AND ASSISTANCE RELATED TO HOUSING, MEALS,TRANSPORATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING, MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICATION AND HEALTCARE TO THE UNINSURED.

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 September 1984.

    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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