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Shelby County United Way Inc

EIN 34-4473288 · Sidney, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY, INC. CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN SHELBY COUNTY. OUR MISSION IS TO CONTINUALLY IDENTIFY, EVALUATE AND MAKE POSSIBLE THE HUMAN SERVICES NEEDED IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE THE VALUES OF COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, COMMUNITY, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM IN OUR ORGANIZATION AND IN THE AREAS THAT WE SERVE. THE VISION OF THE SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY IS TO LEAD COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
5
Volunteers
379
Highest pay
$117,192, 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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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. $1.2 million spent. ANNUAL FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN THAT SUPPORTS OVER 40 ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATIONS PROCESS AND SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS. ASSISTS WITH IDENTIFYING, ASSESSING, AND IMPLEMENTING HUMAN SERVICES IN SHELBY COUNTY. FACILITATES AN ALLOCATION PROCESS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO DETERMINE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS. PROVIDES TRAINING, COACHING, AND CONSULTATION FOR LOCAL AGENCIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY DONORS. SERVICE: INFORMATION & REFERRAL AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ACTIVITIES. COMMUNITY IMPACT MEASURES THAT OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INCLUDE THE PROMOTION, HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THE STRENGTHENING OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, THE INVESTING OF OUR SERVICES IN THE YOUTH AND CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY, THE ENRICHMENT OF THE LIVES OF SENIORS AND THE CARING FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS. AGENCY: SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY ADDRESS: 232 S OHIO AVE., P.O. BOX 751, SIDNEY, OH 45365-0751 PHONE: 937-492-2101 FAX: 937-492-1552 E-MAIL: SBARR@SHELBYCOUNITEDWAY.ORG HOURS: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SERVICE AREA: SHELBY COUNTY FEE POLICY: N/A ELIGIBILITY: RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF SHELBY COUNTY CAN ACCESS UNITED WAY AGENCY SERVICES ANNUAL FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN THAT SUPPORTS OVER 40 ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATIONS PROCESS AND SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS. ASSISTS WITH IDENTIFYING, ASSESSING, AND IMPLEMENTING HUMAN SERVICES IN SHELBY COUNTY. FACILITATES AN ALLOCATION PROCESS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO DETERMINE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS. PROVIDES TRAINING, COACHING, AND CONSULTATION FOR LOCAL AGENCIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY DONORS. SERVICE: INFORMATION & REFERRAL AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ACTIVITIES. COMMUNITY IMPACT MEASURES THAT OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INCLUDE THE PROMOTION, HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THE STRENGTHENING OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, THE INVESTING OF OUR SERVICES IN THE YOUTH AND CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY, THE ENRICHMENT OF THE LIVES OF SENIORS AND THE CARING FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS. AGENCY: SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY ADDRESS: 232 S OHIO AVE., P.O. BOX 751, SIDNEY, OH 45365-0751 PHONE: 937-492-2101 FAX: 937-492-1552 E-MAIL: SBARR@SHELBYCOUNITEDWAY.ORG HOURS: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SERVICE AREA: SHELBY COUNTY FEE POLICY: N/A ELIGIBILITY: RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF SHELBY COUNTY CAN ACCESS UNITED WAY AGENCY SERVICES

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 1970.

    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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