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United Way of Adams County Inc

EIN 37-0673476 · Quincy, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE, UNITE, AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF ADAMS COUNTY TO REACH THEIR FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
8
Volunteers
455
Highest pay
$78,878, executive director

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 (3)
  1. $770,398 spent. COMMUNITY IMPACT - UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY, INC. INVESTS IN PARTNER PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTH, RESILIENCY, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY SO ALL RESIDENTS CAN THRIVE. UWAC SUPPORTS EARLY LEARNING, AFTER SCHOOL AND MENTORING PROGRAMS, CAREER READINESS, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTION INITIATIVES, DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY, AND EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOUSING, AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY BUILDING COUNCIL TEAMS OF ADAMS COUNTY STAKEHOLDERS COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY STABILITY/POVERTY, AND HOUSING, NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT. UWAC FOCUSES ON ALICE (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED), WORKING FAMILIES WHOSE INCOME DOES NOT COVER BASIC NECESSITIES, TO ENSURE RESOURCES ARE DIRECTED WHERE THEY HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT.
  2. $176,877 spent. DIRECT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY, INC. MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES TO ACTION SO ALL CAN THRIVE. UWAC DELIVERS DIRECT CLIENT SUPPORT, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND ONGOING LEADERSHIP OF COMMUNITY AND COUNTY BASED COLLABORATIVE TEAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE THE HELP LINE, EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER, GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS, LEADERSHIP OF ADAMS COUNTY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD), INTERAGENCY COUNCIL, AND JUST ADDED IN 2024 DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY. THE UWAC HELP LINE OFFERS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO MATCH THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CRISIS TO THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE WITH ONE PHONE CALL. THIS IS DONE WITH UWAC'S CLOSE CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND CASE WORKERS. DONATED USE OF FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OUR GOOD NEWS PROGRAM TOTALED $5,237.
  3. $101,679 spent. FISCALLY SPONSORED GROUPS - UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY, INC. SHARES KNOWLEDGE TO SCALE IMPACT SO ALL CAN THRIVE. BY LEVERAGING FINANCIAL, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIVE, IN-KIND, AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS ARE CREATED FOCUSING ON THE MISSION TO INSPIRE, UNITE, AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF ADAMS COUNTY TO REACH THEIR FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL. FISCALLY SPONSORED GROUPS INCLUDE THE QUINCY AREA PARTNERSHIP FOR UNMET NEEDS, TRI-STATE WARRIOR OUTREACH, GIVE KIDS A SMILE, AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION COALITION. UNMET NEEDS IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE FAITH COMMUNITY, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND UWAC GENERATING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO HELP ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENTS OVERCOME HURDLES TO FINANCIAL STABILITY. TRI-STATE WARRIOR OUTREACH TAKES A SIMILAR APPROACH SWIFTLY RESPONDING TO VETERANS IN NEED.

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 February 1948.

    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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