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Livingston County United Way

EIN 38-2174453 · Brighton, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIVINGSTON COUNTY UNITED WAY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE LIVES.

Income
$932,906
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$77,135, 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (5)
  1. $443,064 spent. HUNGER COUNCIL AND HOMELESS CONTINUM OF CARE: FACILITATED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SYSTEM RESPONSES FOR PEOPLE SEEKING FOOD OR HOUSING SUPPORTS. THE SYSTEMS ARE ABLE TO QUICKLY RESPOND TO THE PERSONS NEEDS THROUGH A NETWORK OF COORDINATED RESOURCES. THIS INCLUDES ADDING RESOURCES WHERE THERE ARE GAPS.
  2. $293,780 spent. COMMUNITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ENSURED OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (SENIORS, CHILDREN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS) HAVE THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN QUALITY OF LIFE. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING JOB TRAINING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORTS.
  3. $119,954 spent. EDUCATION NEEDS: RECOGNIZES AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD READING THROUGH PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, PARENT AND CHILD SUPPORTS, TEACHER CDA CERTIFICATION AND LOCAL READING TRAILS. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR LIST OF GRANTEES RECEIVING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS GRANTS.
  4. $52,641 spent. OTHER NEEDS CREATED A COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT COUNTY WIDE VOLUNTEER NEEDS (VOLUNTEER LIVINGSTON), EMERGENCY NEEDS (211), AND ASSET BUILDING.
  5. LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS MAINTAINED A COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT COUNTY WIDE VOLUNTEER NEEDS (VOLUNTEER LIVINGSTON), EMERGENCY NEEDS (211). PROGRAM PVIII LINE G - DAY OF CARING - ONE DAY BLITZ DOING 50 SERVICE PROJECTS WITH 757 VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE COUNTY, UTILIZED FUNDS TO DO REPAIRS, CLEANING, YARD WORK FOR ARE AGENBCIES, SCHOOLS, AND

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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