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United Way of Southwest Virginia

EIN 54-0739250 · Abingdon, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA FIGHTS FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BECAUSE THEY ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
7
Volunteers
2,102
Highest pay
$89,375, 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 372% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $838,874 spent. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BY PROVIDING A COMMUNITY-WIDE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND FOCUSING INVESTMENT EFFORTS IN THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS:A. CHILD AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITYB. HEALTHC. FINANCIAL STABILITYD. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
  2. $4.5 million spent. DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAMUNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA'S DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS BY COORDINATING LONG-TERM RECOVERY EFFORTS AND CONNECTING RESIDENTS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING HOUSEHOLDS ACHIEVE SAFE, STABLE HOUSING AND REGAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOLLOWING DISASTER EVENTS.THE ORGANIATION ALSO WAS THE RECIPIENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS DESIGNATED FOR OTHER APPALACHIAN REGIONAL UNITED WAYS FOR DISASTER RELIEF FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE.
  3. $11,597 spent. STUFF THE BUS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVESTUFF THE BUS IS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE THAT COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS IN NEED ACROSS SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND VOLUNTEERS, THE PROGRAM ENSURES CHILDREN START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED TO LEARN. DONATIONS OF BACKPACKS AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES ARE GATHERED AND DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES, HELPING REDUCE FINANCIAL STRAIN AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS.

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 November 6, 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 December 1965.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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