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Rappahannock United Way Inc

EIN 54-6042936 · Fredericksbrg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
22
Volunteers
240
Highest pay
$126,198, president

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

Fair: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $417,316 spent. RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY (RUW) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS HOPEFUL, RESILIENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS. RUW CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WHICH SUPPORTS INTERNAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS LIVING UNDER THE ALICE THRESHOLD TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ONE-TIME EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FREE FINANCIAL COACHING. RUW ALSO SUPPORTS OUTSIDE MEMBER AGENCY PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION AND FOCUS AREAS BY AWARDING GRANTS. RUW SERVES THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG AND THE COUNTIES OF CAROLINE, KING GEORGE, SPOTSYLVANIA, AND STAFFORD. RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY (RUW) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS HOPEFUL, RESILIENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS. RUW CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WHICH SUPPORTS INTERNAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS LIVING UNDER THE ALICE THRESHOLD TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ONE-TIME EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FREE FINANCIAL COACHING. RUW ALSO SUPPORTS OUTSIDE MEMBER AGENCY PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION AND FOCUS AREAS BY AWARDING GRANTS. RUW SERVES THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG AND THE COUNTIES OF CAROLINE, KING GEORGE, SPOTSYLVANIA, AND STAFFORD.
  2. $823,706 spent. RUW PROGRAMS INCLUDE ALL VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROSPER FINANCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING ALICE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TAX SERVICES, FINANCIAL COACHING, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.

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 September 1973.

    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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