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Marshfield Area United Way

EIN 39-1035073 · Marshfield, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARSHFIELD AREA UNITED WAY'S (MAUW) MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE COMMUNITY'S CAPACITY TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. WE DO THAT BY ACTING AS A LEADING ORGANIZATION BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO PRIORITIZE AND ADDRESS HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, FORGING CONSENSUS, AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE, SUSTAINED, POSITIVE OUTCOMES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
7
Volunteers
1,005
Highest pay
$89,656, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    17 of 17 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $531,277 spent. COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMSPARENTS WHO HAVE SUPPORT FROM EARLY ON CAN BUILD GREAT FUTURES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. UNITED WAY WORKS WITH SCHOOLS, PARENTS, AND PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS EQUIPPED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE RESULTS. IN 2024, 1168 CHILDREN OR THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS RECEIVED SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH.OUR COMMUNITY WILL ONLY PROSPER AND GROW IF ALL FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE. UNITED WAY'S WORK IN FINANCIAL STABILITY IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING ALL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE. MORE FAMILIES ARE ACHIEVING FINANCIAL STABILITY. LAST YEAR, 1762 ADULTS AND FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM PROGRAMS THAT HELPED SECURE THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO SECURE AND/OR REMAIN IN A SAFE AND STABLE HOME.THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS IS A STRONG INDICATOR OF THE HEALTH OF A COMMUNITY. ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH IS IMPORTANT DURING ALL STAGES OF LIFE, FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH CHILDHOOD, INTO ADULTHOOD AND THROUGH OLDER AGE. WHETHER IT IS A TEEN STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING, A SENIOR IN NEED OF SOME SUPPORT AND CARE, OR A SURVIVOR OF ABUSE SEEKING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT, UNITED WAY IS FIGHTING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. OUR COMMUNITY IS HEALTHIER: LAST YEAR, 2539 YOUTH AND ADULTS HAD INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, AND SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.
  2. $178,328 spent. NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS PROGRAM THE NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS (NOW) PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY EFFORT TO TARGET CHILDHOOD HUNGER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY, READY-TO-EAT NUTRITIONAL FOODS FOR CHILDREN DURING THE WEEKEND. IN 2024, 677 CHILDREN RECEIVED FOOD THROUGH THE NOW PROGRAM.
  3. $104,547 spent. VOLUNTEER CENTER PROJECTSVOLUNTEER CENTER PROJECT CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO VOLUNTEER WITH SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VOLUNTEER CENTER CONDUCTS VARIOUS PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SUCH AS SUPPLIES 4 SUCCESS WHICH PROVIDED 791 AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES PREPARED BY 100 VOLUNTEERS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY IN WHICH 26 SENIOR AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS HAD THEIR YARDS RAKED BY 147 VOLUNTEERS. IN 2024, OUR AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM ASSISTED 679 SENIOR AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PREPARE TAXES.
  4. $43,105 spent. 211 - PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH NEEDED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. OUR 211 CENTER TOOK 1401 CALLS IN 2024 WITH THE TOP NEEDS PROVING TO BE REGARDING HOUSING/SHELTER, HEALTH CARE, EMPLOYMENT/INCOME, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND GOVERNMENT/LEGAL.OUR RIGHT TO PLAY FOR ALL (R2P4A) PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED 83 CHILDREN WITH SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 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 October 1964.

    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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