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United Communities Against Poverty Inc

EIN 52-0822919 · Capitol Hgts, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE WELLBEING OF THOSE WHOSE QUALITY OF LIFE HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, AND INADEQUATE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
56
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$186,715, 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 89% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $1.4 million spent. HOMELESS SHELTER: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY, HOMELESS SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR WOMEN, WOMEN WITH CHILDREN, MEN WITH CHILDREN, AND INTACT FAMILIES. THE SHEPHERD'S COVE SHELTER FOR WOMEN, WOMEN WITH CHILDREN, MEN WITH CHILDREN, AND INTACT FAMILIES IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 600 TO 700 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO STABILIZE FAMILIES.
  2. $1.3 million spent. THRIVE PROGRAM: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE UNITED COMMUNITIES AGAINST POVERTY, INC. PROGRAM EMBARKED UPON A GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME PROGRAM, CALLED THE THRIVE PROGRAM, WHICH IS A POLICY THAT PROVIDES REGULAR CASH PAYMENTS TO A GROUP OF SENIORS IN NEED. THE GOAL IS TO HELP SENIORS WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY OR BELOW THE INCOME FLOOR.
  3. $648,130 spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM TRANSITIONS FORMERLY HOMELESS CLIENTS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.
  4. $2.0 million spent. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND RESALE OF FORECLOSED, ABANDONED, AND VACANT HOMES, THE PROGRAM INCREASES HOMEOWNERSHIP IN LOW-INCOME AREAS AND REMOVES BLIGHTING INFLUENCES AND VACANT STRUCTURES.HOUSING SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM IS A HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) CERTIFIED BI-LINGUAL HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEOWNERS WITH ALTERNATIVES TO HELP THEM PREVENT FORECLOSURE. THEY HELP BORROWERS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND TO RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS OF MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES MORTGAGE MODIFICATION WHILE OFFERING COUNSELING IN BOTH GROUPS AND ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS. THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM ASSISTS WITH THE PREPARATION OF BUYING AND MAINTAINING A HOME. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WEALTH BUILDING INSTRUCTION IN BUDGETING, CREDIT, AND FINANCIAL PLANNING AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON LENDERS, MORTGAGE AFFORDABILITY, AND TYPES OF FINANCING.EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY PROVIDING BASIC HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS TO RESIDENTS OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND.FAMILY STABILIZATION: HOUSING SOLUTIONS PROGRAM AND FAMILY STABILIZATION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES- ASSISTS FORMERLY HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT ACCESS TO ENSURE LINKAGES TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO SUSTAIN THEIR STABILITY.SENIOR SERVICES: PROVIDES SAFETY NET, SOCIAL AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMMING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS.

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 June 1966.

    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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