Fremont Area United Way
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FREMONT AREA UNITED WAY IS WORKING TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY FOCUSING ON A HEALTHY COMMUNITY, YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE LONG-LASTING CHANGES THAT PREVENT PROBLEMS FROM HAPPENING IN THE FIRST PLACE. OUR VISION FOR THE DODGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ISSUES WHERE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE HOPE YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE CHANGE. WE THINK WE CAN DO MORE TOGETHER THAN ANY OF US CAN DO ALONE. THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO "LIVE UNITED."
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 63%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 346
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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $980,939 spent. The Fremont Area United Way seeks to identify the most pressing health and human service issues in our local community and distribute resources in such a way as to make the greatest impact possible- to create real, lasting changes in the lives of our neighbors in the areas of education, income, and health.The numerous programs funded by UW grants promoted early learning and success in school, helped families move to financial stability, and supported access to health care and improving family well-being. Fremont Area United Way is embracing United Way World Wide change to moving to community impact work and improving community outcomes with local partners.United Way is leading a community collaboration in creating community change. United Way is leading a community transformation to address school readiness, social and emotional needs, as well as prevention work. United Way has received many grants to support community change.
- $398,009 spent. FUNDED BY THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, AGENCY GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS MAKING MEASUREABLE RESULTS IN EDUCATION, INCOME, HEALTH, AND BASIC NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON EARLY LITERACY BY BEING THE LOCAL FUNDER FOR THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM, PROVIDING FREE MONTHLY BOOKS TO DODGE COUNTY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE.FREMONT AREA UNITED WAY RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF FOOD, SECURITY, AND HOUSING STABILITY.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1947.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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