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United Way of Greater Greensboro Inc

EIN 56-0668555 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES BY MOBILIZING AND UNITING THE CARING POWER OF GREENSBORO, NC.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
29.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
44
Volunteers
1,165
Highest pay
$200,439, president & ceo

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 33 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 (3)
  1. $2.7 million spent. SUPPORT AGENCY PROGRAMS OF GREATER GREENSBORO: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO UTILIZES A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN PROCESS TO INVEST RESOURCES IN INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON CREATING SOLID FOUNDATIONS IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH, BECAUSE THESE ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A QUALITY LIFE. WE ALL WIN WHEN CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE, AND PEOPLE ARE STRONGER AND HEALTHIER. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR THE LISTING OF THE INVESTMENT OF RESOURCES BY THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO.
  2. $304,011 spent. FACILITATE DONOR DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO ALLOWS DONORS THE CHOICE TO LET UNITED WAY INVEST THEIR DONATIONS BY WAY OF UNDESIGNATED DOLLARS, LETTING COMMUNITY EXPERTS DIRECT DOLLARS TO THE GREATEST PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. LIKEWISE, UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO FACILITATES DONOR DESIGNATIONS. THIS MEANS THAT UNITED WAY ALSO ALLOWS THE DONORS TO DIRECT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST OR PARTNER AGENCIES THAT RELATE TO THE PASSION AND INTEREST OF THE INVESTING DONORS.
  3. $2.5 million spent. HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO PARTNERS WITH LEADING COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY SO THAT FAMILIES ARE EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY. WE ARE FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH HIT MAJOR MILESTONES. WE WANT CHILDREN READY FOR SCHOOL AND READING ON GRADE LEVEL BY AGE 8 AND WE WANT YOUTH READY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. SO, WE INVEST IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND LITERACY EFFORTS FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS. WE INVEST IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. IN THE AREA OF EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, WE ARE HELPING PARENTS GET ON THE PATH AND MOVE OVER THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, SAFEGUARDING INCOME AND ASSET BUILDING. IN THE AREA OF HEALTH AND BASIC NEED, WE ARE ADDRESSING HOUSEHOLDS' FOUNDATIONAL NEEDS TO KEEP THEM ON THE PATH OUT OF POVERTY BY INVESTING IN HOUSING TO HELP PEOPLE STAY IN ADEQUATES, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OR SHELTER, PROVIDE PERSONAL SAFETY AND GAIN ACCESS TO PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING HEALTHY FOOD. WE CREATED AND ARE IMPLEMENTING TWO INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY (ISD) MODEL PROGRAMS, ONE, THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC) - A PLACE-BASED ONE-STOP-SHOP TO ACCESS SERVICES THAT HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE ALONG THEIR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND TWO, THE GUILFORD SUCCESS NETWORK (GSN). GSN ALSO IMPLEMENTS THE ISD MODEL APPROACH TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS TOWARDS FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE GSN MEMBERS ARE GUIDED ON THEIR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH THE USE OF AN ONLINE PLATFORM WHERE THEY CAN COMMUNICATE AND WORK WITH THEIR COORDINATOR TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, BOTH IN PERSON AT A COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATION OR ANOTHER LOCATION MUTUALLY CONVENIENT (SUCH AS THE LIBRARY), OR VIRTUALLY

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 November 1969.

    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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