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United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Inc

EIN 55-6024725 · Martinsburg, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE CHANGE. TOGETHER WE WILL GIVE, ADVOCATE, AND VOLUNTEER TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
29
Volunteers
900

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    20 of 20 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $221,348 spent. FUNDED AND MONITORED FIFTY EIGHT CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EASTERN PANHANDLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SERVICES/PROGRAMS FUNDED AND MONITORED, INCLUDED QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE DAY CARE FOR LOWER INCOME FAMILIES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND TUTORING TO ENSURE AT-RISK YOUTH PERFORM WELL IN SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL/MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS THAT DECREASE DEPENDENCE ON SOCIAL SERVICES INCREASING THEIR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $457,293 spent. UNITY CAMPAIGN, WHICH IS A 12-DAY ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN THAT SUPPORTS AREA NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH, EDUCATION, BASIC NEEDS, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE EASTER PANHANDLE.
  3. $210,862 spent. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 14-24.
  4. $514,627 spent. SUPPORTED OTHER COMMUNITY-WIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES INCLUDING WARMING HANDS & HEARTS,CHRISTMAS CASH FOR KIDS, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION & REFERRAL CENTER
  5. SUPPORTED OTHER COMMUNITY-WIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES INCLUDING WARMING HANDS & HEARTS,CHRISTMAS CASH FOR KIDS, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION & REFERRAL CENTER

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 August 1971.

    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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