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United Way of Rockbridge Inc

EIN 54-0506318 · Lexington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA BY ASSESSING NEEDS, RAISING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS, AND ENSURING THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THOSE RESOURCES.

Income
$181,001
Spending
$188,021
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$38,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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)
  1. $125,076 spent. FUNDS RAISED ARE ALLOCATED TO AGENCIES THAT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS THAT ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS FUNCTIONING AS THE UWR ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE. UWR ALSO SUPPORTS SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. CURRENT PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE:YOUTH AND FAMILIES: CAMPUS KITCHEN SCHOOL BACKPACK AND MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN (CASA), ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY, ROCKBRIDGE AREA YMCA, YELLOW BRICK ROAD EARLY LEARNING CENTERSAFETY NET: COMMUNITY TABLE, MEALS FOR SHUT-INS, NATURAL BRIDGE/GLASGOW FOOD PANTRY, ROCKBRIDGE AREA HEALTH CENTER, ROCKBRIDGE AREA RELIEF ASSOCIATION, ROCKBRIDGE AREA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMSPECIAL NEEDS: BLUE RIDGE AUTISM & ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, BLUE RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES, THE COFFEE HOUSE FOR DISABLED ADULTS, ROCKBRIDGE AREA OCCUPATIONAL CENTER, THE TALKING BOOK CENTER, VALLEY PROGRAM FOR AGING SERVICES
  2. $5,334 spent. READING AND BOOK DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FUNDED WITH CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE RESTRICTED SPECIFICALLY BY THE DONORS FOR THAT PURPOSE, ARE NOT A PART OF THE REGULAR FEDERATED FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN AND ARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION TO MEMBER AGENCIES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1950.

    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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