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United Way of the River Cities Inc

EIN 55-0384704 · Huntington, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UWRC, INC. IS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CONNECT ITS'S COMMUNITY WITH RESOURCES TO REDUCE POVERTY AND IMPROVE LIVES WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
13
Volunteers
486
Highest pay
$116,685, executive di

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: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

    27 of 27 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. UNITED WAY DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROCESS. ORGANIZATIONS APPLY FOR FUNDS DURING THE SUMMER,VOLUNTEERS REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH APPROVES THE FINAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTION BY DECEMBER 30. FUNDED PARTNERS PROVIDE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS ON THEIR WORK, INCLUDING THEIR PROGRESS ON OUTCOMES. FUNDS ARE AWARDED TO SUPPORT A SAEFTY NET OF SERVICES, AND FOR STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES.
  2. UWRC'S EDUCATION INITIATIVE IS A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION THAT WORKS ON A CONTINUUM TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN SUCCEED. EARLY CHILDHOOD EFFORTS FOCUS ON EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE PROGRAMS LIKE THE BRAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION ZONE, COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS, AND BORN LEARNING TRAILS. UNITED CAREER LAUNCH IS AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHERE STUDENTS ARE TRANSPORTED TO VARIOUS WORK SITES TO PARTICIPATE IN PAID INTERNSHIPS. GUEST SPEAKERS ALSO VISIT THE SCHOOL TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL CAREERS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION ON BASICS LIKE OPENING A CHECKING ACCOUNT AND MANAGING MONEY.
  3. UWRC CONDUCTS FUNDRAISING YEAR-ROUND. FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE GENERALLY HELD IN THE SPRING AND/OR SUMMER. THE ANNUAL WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN IS CONDUCTED IN THE FALL. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE YEAR ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE GRANTS PROCESS. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH THE FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND THE WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ARE KEPT TO A MINIMUM THROUGH THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER IN-KIND SUPPORT.

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 January 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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