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United Way of Johnson County Inc

EIN 35-1082600 · Franklin, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ORGANIZE CARING PEOPLE TO IDENTIFY AND MEET HUMAN NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$100,809, 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. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE ANNUAL FUND RAISING DRIVE IS FOR SECURING FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN OR SERVING THE JOHNSON COUNTY, INDIANA AREA.
  2. $151,522 spent. NO PLACE TO CALL HOME COORDINATION TAKES PLACE IN 3 PARTS: ENTRY, COORDINATED CASE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FIRST, NO PLACE TO CALL HOME COORDINATION PROVIDES A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY AND ASSESSMENT INTO THE PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS. SECOND, NO PLACE TO CALL HOME COORDINATES CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTY AND ASSIGNS CLIENTS TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE PROVIDER BASED ON THEIR PRESENTING NEEDS. THIRD, NO PLACE TO CALL HOME COORDINATES FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THEIR HOUSING NEEDS. HOUSEHOLDS WHO RECEIVED ASSISTANC UNDER THIS PROGRAM TOTAL 69. INDIVIDUALS THAT WERE GIVEN ASSISTANCE TOTALED 195.
  3. $312,872 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: HELPLINE: CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THEY NEED WITH A FREE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE THE HELPLINE ALSO CONNECTS VOLUNTEEERS WITH LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. FAST TRACK: THROUGH DONATIONS RECEIVED, THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH OBTAINING THE NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO BE PREPARED FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. 1,463 STUDENTS WERE GIVEN SUPPLIES THIS YEAR. CHRISTMAS ANGELS: TO MATCH LOCAL FAMILIES WITH A SPONSOR WHO CAN PROVIDE CLOTHING AND TOYS TO CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE PROGRAM ALSO PARTNERS WITH A LOCAL CHURCH TO RUN THE ANGEL TREE STORE. THE STORE GIVES OUT TOYS AND CLOTHING DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. 1,740 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR'S EVENT. OTHER PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: HELPLINE: CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THEY NEED WITH A FREE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE THE HELPLINE ALSO CONNECTS VOLUNTEEERS WITH LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. FAST TRACK: THROUGH DONATIONS RECEIVED, THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH OBTAINING THE NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO BE PREPARED FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. 1,463 STUDENTS WERE GIVEN SUPPLIES THIS YEAR. CHRISTMAS ANGELS: TO MATCH LOCAL FAMILIES WITH A SPONSOR WHO CAN PROVIDE CLOTHING AND TOYS TO CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE PROGRAM ALSO PARTNERS WITH A LOCAL CHURCH TO RUN THE ANGEL TREE STORE. THE STORE GIVES OUT TOYS AND CLOTHING DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. 1,740 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR'S EVENT.
  4. OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY THE UNITED WAY: CHARITY TRACKER PROGRAM
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY THE UNITED WAY: CHARITY TRACKER PROGRAM

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 1962.

    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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