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United Way of Monroe-Lenawee Counties Inc

EIN 38-1437937 · Monroe, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FUNDRAISING FOR HUMAN SERVICES

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
12
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$97,860, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    21 of 21 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, 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 (5)
  1. $445,159 spent. ALLOCATIONS - AGENCY RELATIONS - COMMUNITY BUILDING TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND RELATED MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING NEEDED COMMUNITY SERVICES.
  2. $114,814 spent. HEALTH CHECK - PROJECT RAMP - COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDE LOW COST HEALTH TESTS FOR SENIORS AND NON-INSURED INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDE WHEELCHAIR RAMPS FOR PERSONS IN NEED. DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE A PROCESS WHERE PEOPLE ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENT AND TO HELP
  3. $108,776 spent. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - LABOR LIASON A FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE TO LINK PEOPLE IN NEED OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH AGENCIES DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE OR ALLEVIATE THAT NEED. PROMOTES A COMMUNITY LINK BETWEEN ORGANIZED LABOR WITH SOCIAL SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR UNION MEMBERS.
  4. $195,330 spent. DFC GRANT MIDAS PROGRAM DTE HOLIDAY GRANT DRUG SUMMIT OTHER SERVICES
  5. DFC GRANT MIDAS PROGRAM DTE HOLIDAY GRANT DRUG SUMMIT OTHER SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 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 August 1952.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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