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United Way of Central West Virginia Inc

EIN 55-0402755 · Charleston, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA BRINGS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND LASTING IMPACT FOR OUR COMMUNITY. OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES THAT ADMINISTER PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. UNITED WAY WORKS WITH ITS PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE COLLECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL ISSUES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AND INVESTMENT PROCESS, A COMMUNITY-WIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP WITH LOCAL RESOURCES AND WORKING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. DOLLARS DONATED TO THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ARE STRATEGICALLY INVESTED TO PRODUCE MEASURABLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH A VOLUNTEER LED FUND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS TO PROGRAMS THAT OPERATE IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT WAY POSSIBLE AND DEMONSTRATE RESULTS. OVER 60,000 PEOPLE BENEFIT.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
92
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$124,967, 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    25 of 25 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. $1.2 million spent. COMMUNITY DONATIONS ARE GATHERED AND DISTRIBUTED BASED ON LOCAL NEED, EFFICIENCY OF PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION, AND QUALITY OF SERVICE IN THE AREAS OF HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL, PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE, AND IMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND THEIR ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE IN SERVICE. SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN CULTURE OF CITIZENSHIP, SERVICE AND RESPONSIBILITY, THE LIFEBRIDGE AMERICORPS TRADITION PROGRAM HAS 50 MEMBERS IN SERVICE IN 18 WV COUNTIES TO IMPROVE SCHOOL READINESS, PROVIDE JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
  3. $312,131 spent. A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE AGE 55 AND OVER IN SERVICE. FOSTER GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE CARE AND ATTENTION FOR AT RISK CHILDREN, CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CHALLENGES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, DAY CARE CENTERS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN 10 WV COUNTIES.
  4. $359,718 spent. FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE CORPORATION OF NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO CONDUCT A RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS GRANT AND PROGRAM EXPENSES.

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 July 1958.

    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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