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United Way of Hall County Inc

EIN 58-6011393 · Gainesville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY IS UNITING PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
16
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$105,500, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    28 of 28 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $850,899 spent. UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTYS MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY FOSTERS RELATIONSHIPS TO COLLECTIVELY FOCUS ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT AND VITAL IN EVERY RESIDENT OF HALL COUNTY HAVING A GOOD LIFE. WE DO THIS THROUGH ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND OTHER NON-PROFITS TO GIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME. UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY BELIEVES EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A GOOD LIFE AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING AS PRIORITIES: EDUCATION HELPING PEOPLE, FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADULT, ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH LEARNING. WE BELIEVE THAT LEARNING BEGINS AT BIRTH AND CONTINUES THROUGHOUT LIFE. OUR ASPIRATION IS THAT ALL RESIDENTS OF HALL COUNTY WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN WHICH HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL. THEREFORE, WE WILL INVEST IN: 1. EARLY LEARNING 2. THE WELL-BEING OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS 3. BASIC LITERARY AND COMPREHENSION DEVELOPMENT SKILLS INCOME SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHILE THEY ACTIVELY ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. WE BELIEVE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FACE OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. OUR ASPIRATION IS THAT ALL RESIDENTS OF HALL COUNTY HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THEREFORE, WE WILL INVEST IN: 1. RESOURCES PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING 2. ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY 3. PROMOTION OF FINANCIAL SECURITY HEALTH IMPROVING PEOPLES PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. WE BELIEVE IN IMPROVING EVERYONES HEALTH AND SAFETY. OUR ASPIRATION IS THAT ALL RESIDENTS OF HALL COUNTY ARE HEALTHY AND SAFE. THEREFORE, WE WILL INVEST IN: 1. EFFORTS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND NEGLECT 2. IMPROVING ACCESS TO PRIMARY MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL AND DENTAL CARE 3. PREVENTION OF AND INTERVENTION IN UNSAFE OR UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS
  2. $328,948 spent. THE COMPASS CENTER (THE CENTER) IS AN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO CONNECT FAMILIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM WITH HUNGER RELIEF,AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTH CARE,EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES,COUNSELING OR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $200,571 spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE ONE HALL PROGRAM IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN HALL COUNTY BY SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND POVERTY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS. WE WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT SECTORS TO TACKLE THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY IN A HOLISTIC AND SUSTAINABLE MANNER. WE STUDY EXISTING STATISTICS AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH THOSE EXPERIENCING POVERTY TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD AND ADDRESSED AT A HIGH LEVEL BY THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE.
  4. $113,596 spent. READ LEARN SUCCEED IS AN INTERNAL INITIATIVE THAT ENCOURAGES READING FROM BIRTH. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE MOST CRITICAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OCCURS BEFORE THE AGE OF THREE AND THAT THIRD GRADE READING LEVEL IS A LEADING INDICATOR OF GRADUATION SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE IS THAT CHILDREN ENTER PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN THUS INCREASING GRADUATION RATES.
  5. $122,293 spent. THE MENTAL HEALTH JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE (MHJC) IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FUNDING TO ENABLE QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AS THEY RESPOND TO SITUATIONS WHERE MENTAL ILLNESS IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR. THE COUNSELORS ACT AS LIAISON BETWEEN THE OFFICERS AND THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY POLICING RESPONSE INCLUDING ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF AGENCIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1972.

    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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