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United Way of West Florida Inc

EIN 59-0651076 · Pensacola, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF WEST FLORIDA, INC. IS UNITING OUR COMMUNITY AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
67
Volunteers
2,151
Highest pay
$137,026, president/ce

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $700,767 spent. UWWF MANAGES A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS TO DISTRIBUTE DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFITS SERVING ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES THAT ARE AFFECTING POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
  2. $1.8 million spent. 211 NWFL IS A FREE SERVICE AVAILABLE 24/7 WITHIN A 10-COUNTY SERVICE AREA IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA. IN ADDITION TO 211, UWWF OPERATES THE 988 SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE FOR THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE FLORIDA VETERANS SUPPORT LINE, A 3RD HELPLINE AVAILABLE TO THE AREA, PROVIDES CARE COORDINATION FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES.
  3. $195,171 spent. HEALTHY SCHOOLS ESCAMBIA (HSE) IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD'S PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S WHOLE SCHOOL, WHOLE COMMUNITY, WHOLE CHILD (WSCC) FRAMEWORK, A RESEARCH-BASED APPROACH THAT COORDINATES SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO FOSTER STUDENT SUCCESS. THROUGH RESPONSIVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, HSE EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO SUCCEED BOTH IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.
  4. $215,057 spent. UNITED WAY OF WEST FLORIDA MANAGES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMUNITY.
  5. UNITED WAY OF WEST FLORIDA MANAGES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION AND THE 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 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 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 2005.

    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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