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United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Inc

EIN 55-0462065 · Morgantown, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UWMPC ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY HELPING THOSE IN NEED. WE SERVE AS A LEADER IN BUILDING A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING RESOURCES AND CREATING PARTNERSHIPS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
8
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$87,642, executive dir.

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

    44 of 44 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 (1)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE UNITED WAY OF MONONGALIA AND PRESTON COUNITES RAISES FUNDS THROUGH AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY AND WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN. THE DOLLARS RAISED ARE DISTRIBUTED THROGUH A CITZEN'S REVIEW PROCESS, WHICH ALLOCATES MONIES BASED ON CURRENT NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. THIS PROCESS ALSO EVALUATES AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR EFFFECTIVENESS AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT. THE UNITED WAY FAMILY RESOURCES NETWORK USES VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENSURE MONONGALIA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO BECOME AND/OR MAINTAIN STABILITY. THE UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER MPC HELPED PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY BY CONTINUING OUR COMMITMENT TO LIVE UNITED THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM. MANY AREA VOLUNTEERS ASSITED OUR NEIGHBORS BY PARTICIAPING IN PROJECTS TO FEED, CLOTHE, AND PROVIDE OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS INCLUDING YOUTH DAY OF CARING, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY SERVICE, BLUE AND GOLD MIN SALE, AND DAY OF CARING. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MANY HOURS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.

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 March 1972.

    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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