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United Way of Greater St Louis Inc

EIN 43-0714167 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

United Way of Greater St. Louis mobilizes the community with one goal in mind - helping people live their best possible lives.

Income
$68.6 million
Spending
$70.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
171
Volunteers
1,100
Highest pay
$522,441, president-ceo

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    105 of 105 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 (9)
  1. $14.3 million spent. PROGRAM: Community Stability and Crisis Response --- DESCRIPTION: A robust, safe community can strengthen and enhance its members' lives, affording them the tools to thrive. Services provided in this impact area include aging and senior support, improving the built environment, disability services, community building, disaster preparedness & response, justice, and safety. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED:124,425 individuals rebuilt their lives with dignity and resilience after a crisis or disaster. 11,329 became informed, empowered citizens who understand their rights and responsibilities better. - [311 - grants]
  2. $14.2 million spent. PROGRAM: Early Child and Youth Success --- DESCRIPTION: When kids are safe, nurtured, and ready to learn, they are more likely to graduate, succeed, and become productive citizens. Services provided in this impact area include child welfare, early childhood education, and K-12 & out-of-schooltime. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 146,726 youths were equipped with the academic tools and confidence to succeed, 24,591 parents received the tools to better nurture their children's development. - [200 - Grants]
  3. $13.3 million spent. PROGRAM: Health and Well-being --- DESCRIPTION: Being healthy is vital for children to grow and develop, and for adults to live a full and productive quality of life. Services provided in this area include access to healthcare, behavioral health and substance abuse, disability services, and physical health. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 440,236 individuals accessed quality healthcare services, 410,900 individuals prioritized and received mental health care needed for healing and growth. - [203 - Grants]
  4. $14.9 million spent. PROGRAM: Basic Needs --- DESCRIPTION: By supporting people's basic needs, we are helping people now so they can be better positioned to become independent later. Services provided in this impact area include crisis intervention, food security, housing security, and legal assistance. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 418,964 individuals had their essential needs met. 50,562 individuals secured safe, affordable housing.- [145 - Grants]
  5. $2.5 million spent. PROGRAM: Jobs and Financial Mobility --- DESCRIPTION: If families and individuals have a secure financial footing, they are less likely to require other services and more likely to succeed. Services provided in this area include jobs, financial education, and a financial safety net. --- NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: 6,344 individuals were equipped with resources to build long-term financial security, 17,856 obtained meaningful employment that support economic stability - [58 - Grants]
  6. $2.9 million spent. Coordination and navigation services are performed by the United Way 211, a 24-hour multi-channel information and referral service available to Missouri and Southwest Illinois residents by phone, email, chat, text or self-service via online resource database. United Way 211 connects callers with community resources, volunteer opportunities, and critical information 24/7 and during times of natural or man-made disaster. Training Community Resource Navigators also assist inquirers in identifying and accessing essential health and human service resources. United Way 211's resource database is the most comprehensive in the state of MO and in our 9 county region in Southwest Illinois with over 2,500 agencies and 28,000+ services. Since its inaugural year in 2007, 211 has received more than 2.7 million contacts. In 2025, 211 received over 200,000 requests for assistance and over 50,000 web searches. Needs identified and assessed ranged from basic needs like rent, utilities and food, to employment and government benefits, services for seniors and much, much more.
  7. $671,130 spent. Volunteer Center: The United Way oversees the region's Volunteer Center, which is dedicated to creating and facilitating meaningful service projects, skill-based opportunities, leadership experiences, and family volunteering options that benefit our community. The Center also offers volunteer management training to equip nonprofit organizations across Missouri and Illinois with best practices for effectively recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers. In the 2025 fiscal year, the Volunteer Center organized 102 service projects that engaged 7,957 volunteers, resulting in 9,713 hours of service to the local community. Additionally, the Center successfully recruited 6,631 new volunteers and formed partnerships with 54 new agencies. It also promoted 2,766 volunteer opportunities in the local region through its online platform, STLVolunteer.org."
  8. $781,171 spent. Philanthropic Services: This includes expenditures relating to the creation and implementation of tailored back office and advisory services for donor-directed investments that fall outside of the traditional campaign structure. These services include disbursement of charitable giving, development of giving strategy, impact monitoring and reporting, and management of donor-directed programming.
  9. Please see Schedule O, Statement 2 for additional other program services.

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 1957.

    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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