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United Way of Central Missouri Inc

EIN 44-0595184 · Jefferson Cty, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN THE MID-MISSOURI AREA BY LEADING AND COORDINATING A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. 26 PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SUBMIT ANNUAL APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING FROM THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI (UWCEMO).

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
10
Volunteers
2,195
Highest pay
$113,578, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    24 of 24 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, 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. $2.6 million spent. THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI (UWCEMO) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS TWO OF THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES TWENTY-SIX PUBLIC CHARITABLE PARTNER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS FOR THE PARTNER AGENCIES OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR ONE OF THE FOCUS AREAS LISTED BELOW. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PARTNER AGENCY AND THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT APPLICANTS PURPOSE AND NEEDS AND AWARDS AN ALLOCATION OR GRANT BASED ON CAMPAIGN PLEDGES. UWCEMO FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS WHEN MAKING ALLOCATION AND GRANT AWARD DECISIONS: A.EDUCATION-HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. B. INCOME-PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. C.HEALTH-IMPROVING INDIVIDUALS HEALTH THROUGH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI (UWCEMO) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS TWO OF THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES TWENTY-SIX PUBLIC CHARITABLE PARTNER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS FOR THE PARTNER AGENCIES OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR ONE OF THE FOCUS AREAS LISTED BELOW. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PARTNER AGENCY AND THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT APPLICANTS PURPOSE AND NEEDS AND AWARDS AN ALLOCATION OR GRANT BASED ON CAMPAIGN PLEDGES. UWCEMO FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS WHEN MAKING ALLOCATION AND GRANT AWARD DECISIONS: A.EDUCATION-HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. B. INCOME-PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. C.HEALTH-IMPROVING INDIVIDUALS HEALTH THROUGH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $81,395 spent. IN CY 2025, UNITED WAY CORDINATED AN INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE RECEIVE QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, AIDING PARENTS IN POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES AND FACILITATING STRONG TRANSITIONS INTO KINDERGARTEN, THE INITIATIVE LAYS A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.
  3. $3,237 spent. FUNDS WERE USED TO FORM THE COLE COUNTY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER COALITION. THIS COALITION IS TO ENSURE THE COLE COUNTY COMMUNITY HAS A VOLUNTEER COALITION ORGANIZED AND PREPARED TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND TO FUTURE DISASTERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 November 1956.

    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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