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United Way of Washington County Maryland Inc

EIN 52-0691704 · Hagerstown, MD

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

THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND INVESTMENTS, UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD WILL IMPACT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND INSPIRE COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS IN EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$855,446
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
7
Volunteers
4,905
Highest pay
$98,594, 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

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 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 25

    23 of 23 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 (4)
  1. $156,181 spent. OBJECTIVE OF INVESTING IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS:WE WANT KIDS TO SOAR AT EVERY AGE; THIS INCLUDES ENSURING THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN, HAVE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AND GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL PREPARED FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS.-ENSURING THAT CHILDREN HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO PROMOTE EARLY DEVELOPMENT.-PROVIDING LITERACY SUPPORT TO ENSURE STUDENTS LEARN TO READ BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE.-ENGAGING PARENTS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL SUCCESS.-PARTNERING WITH K-12 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WHOLE-SCHOOL, WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT.-SUPPORTING YOUTH TO EFFECTIVELY TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND CAREERS.
  2. $337,295 spent. OBJECTIVE OF INVESTING IN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND BASIC NEEDS PROGRAMS:EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A LIVELIHOOD THAT SUSTAINS THEIR FAMILY AND FOSTERS A SECURE FUTURE. OUR STRATEGY IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO ATTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY WHILE DISCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR ECONOMIC WELLBEING. EFFORTS RELATE TO:-HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LOWER COSTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND ACCESSING BENEFITS.-HELPING INDIVIDUALS ATTAIN FAMILY-SUSTAINING JOBS THAT OFFER LIVING WAGES, BENEFITS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT. -HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SECURE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, REDUCING HOMELESSNESS, AND PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP. -CLOSING PERSISTENT GAPS AND DISPARITIES AND FOSTERING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
  3. $159,958 spent. OBJECTIVE OF INVESTING IN HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS:COMBATTING FOOD INSECURITY. ELIMINATING TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS BARRIERS. WE'RE IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL.WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVE HEALTHY LIVES WHILE ENSURING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, DENTAL, SOCIAL SERVICES, ETC.) AND INSURANCE TO PAY FOR THEM. THIS INCLUDES:-IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. -CLOSING GAPS AND DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL HEALTH AND CHILD WELLBEING. -INCREASING ACCESS TO SAFE, HEALTHY SPACES. -ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (E.G., EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING).
  4. $68,911 spent. PROVIDE GRANTS FOR URGENT NEEDS AND UNITED AGAINST HUNGER

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 July 1959.

    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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