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United Way of Central Georgia Inc

EIN 58-0639811 · Macon, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOCUS AND UNITE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO CREATE SIGNIFICANT LASTING CHANGE AROUND TWO ISSUES: FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
56
Volunteers
550
Highest pay
$179,106, past preside

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 223% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 38 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. $4.8 million spent. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL GEORGIA (UWCG) IS COMMITTED TO DISRUPTING THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY IN CENTRAL GEORGIA. WE ARE DOING THIS BY INVESTING IN THE WORK OF HIGH QUALITY NONPROFITS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS MANAGING SEVERAL KEY INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT: READ UNITED THAT PROVIDES VOLUNTEER TUTORS FOR K-3RD GRADERS; OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL THAT PLACES SCHOOLS AT THE CENTER OF NEIGHBORHOODS, MAKING THEM HUBS AROUND WHICH THE COMMUNITY GATHERS AND DEPLOYS ITS RESOURCES TO CREATE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD; PARENTS AS TEACHERS THAT PROVIDES IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT NEW MOTHERS; FIRST STEPS THAT SCREENS NEW BIRTHS AND CONNECTS MOTHERS TO NEEDED SERVICES; DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY THAT PROVIDES ELIGIBLE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE WITH FREE, AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS; 2-1-1, OUR 24 HR/7 DAY/WEEK CALL CENTER THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NEEDED RESOURCES; MISSION UNITED, OUR ONE ON ONE NAVIGATION SOLUTION TO ASSISTS VETERANS REACLIMATING INTO CIVILIAN LIFE; PINK PROMISE UNITED THAT PROVIDES FREE MAMMOGRAMS AND TRANSPORTATION TO UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED WOMEN. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL GEORGIA (UWCG) IS COMMITTED TO DISRUPTING THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY IN CENTRAL GEORGIA. WE ARE DOING THIS BY INVESTING IN THE WORK OF HIGH QUALITY NONPROFITS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS MANAGING SEVERAL KEY INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT: READ UNITED THAT PROVIDES VOLUNTEER TUTORS FOR K-3RD GRADERS; OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL THAT PLACES SCHOOLS AT THE CENTER OF NEIGHBORHOODS, MAKING THEM HUBS AROUND WHICH THE COMMUNITY GATHERS AND DEPLOYS ITS RESOURCES TO CREATE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD; PARENTS AS TEACHERS THAT PROVIDES IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT NEW MOTHERS; FIRST STEPS THAT SCREENS NEW BIRTHS AND CONNECTS MOTHERS TO NEEDED SERVICES; DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY THAT PROVIDES ELIGIBLE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE WITH FREE, AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS; 2-1-1, OUR 24 HR/7 DAY/WEEK CALL CENTER THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NEEDED RESOURCES; MISSION UNITED, OUR ONE ON ONE NAVIGATION SOLUTION TO ASSISTS VETERANS REACLIMATING INTO CIVILIAN LIFE; PINK PROMISE UNITED THAT PROVIDES FREE MAMMOGRAMS AND TRANSPORTATION TO UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED WOMEN.
  2. UWCG OWNS AND OPERATES TWO COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS AS COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS AND LEASES SPACE TO UNAFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AT BELOW MARKET RATES TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE EXEMPT EFFORTS OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS. ANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CAN BOOK MEETING FACILITIES AT THESE SITES.
  3. UWCG LEADS THE READ2SUCCEED INITIATIVE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TUTORING PROGRAMS READ2SUCCEED AND AARP FOUNDATION EXPERIENCE CORPS. READ UNITED ADDRESSES LITERACY CHALLENGES FACING CENTRAL GEORGIA BY RECRUITING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO TUTOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS. READING PROFICIENTLY BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PREDICTOR OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND CARREER SUCCESS. THE READ2SUCCEED PROGRAM RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WHO WILL TUTOR STUDENTS FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR A WEEK. AARP FOUNDATION EXPERIENCE CORPS FINDS MENTORS 50 YERAS OF AGE OR OLDER TO TUTOR THOSE STUDENTS IN READING. THE UWCG PREPARES AT-RISK PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AND YOUND STUDENTS THROUGH FIRST STEPS AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS INITIATIVES.

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 April 1957.

    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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