Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

United Way of St Johns County Inc

EIN 59-6018986 · St Augustine, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO POSITIVELY IMPACT LIVES IN ST. JOHNS AND PUTNAM COUNTIES. THE VISION IS TO INSPIRE AND LEAD A COMMUNITY UNITED IN PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIVE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR ALL GENERATIONS BY COLLABORATING WITH DONORS, PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
11
Volunteers
447
Highest pay
$100,631, ceo/president

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: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 (7)
  1. $854,649 spent. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UNITED WAY OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY STRATEGICALLY INVESTS IN QUALITY PROGRAMS, BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCATING FOR BETTER POLICIES, ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY, AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES. ONE AREA OF INVESTMENT IS THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS PROVIDED TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE GRANT PROCESS ENGAGES NUMEROUS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO VISIT AND REVIEW PROGRAMS. 35 PROGRAMS RECEIVED GRANTS DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $98,155 spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS FACING FINANCIAL INSTABILITY DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED LIFE EVENT SUCH AS THE INABILITY TO WORK DUE TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION OR OTHER CATASTROPHIC ISSUE. ASSISTANCE HELPS BY PAYING FOR NECESSITIES LIKE UTILITIES, RENT, OR AUTO REPAIR SO THESE WORKING INDIVIDUALS REGAIN STABILITY.
  3. $31,938 spent. ARPA GRANTS: UNITED WAY OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY ADMINISTERED ARPA FUND DISTRIBUTION FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY. THE COUNTY RECEIVED $7M FEDERAL ARPA FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING ISSUES RELATED TO THE COVID PANDEMIC. UW-SJC WAS ALLOTTED OVER $5 MILLION AND TASKED WITH CREATING, ADMINISTERING, AND MONITORING THE PROCESS AND PROGRESS OF PROGRAMS OVER THE 18 MONTH TERM. 22 PROGRAMS WERE FUNDED.
  4. $9,923 spent. FINANCIAL STABILITY: REALSENSE FREE TAX PREPARATION NOT ONLY PROVIDES A FREE SERVICE TO LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND A SAFE HAVEN FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES, IT ENGAGES AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS ON TAX PREPARATION, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT RETURNS MUCH NEEDED DOLLARS TO THE HOUSEHOLDS AND IN TURN TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE BOTH ST. JOHNS AND PUTNAM COUNTIES AND MORE THAN DOUBLED THE NUMBER OF RETURNS COMPLETED TO OVER 1500, KEEPING OVER $1.4 MILLION IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  5. $49,215 spent. HOLIDAY TIME ASSISTANCE: SUPPORTED BY COMMUNITY DONATIONS SINCE THE 1980'S, THE EMPTY STOCKING FUND ASSISTS VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND SENIORS WITH FUNDS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, OR TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. MANAGEMENT TRANSITIONED TO UNITED WAY OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY IN 2018. UW-SJC CONTINUED COLLABORATING WITH 7 OTHER GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND SENIORS. BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL GROUPS, THOSE NEEDING ADDITIONAL SERVICES WERE IDENTIFIED AND MATCHED WITH MORE COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE. 890 FAMILIES AND SENIORS WERE SERVED THIS YEAR.
  6. $212,867 spent. OTHER: IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PANDEMIC, STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES HAVE SURGED, YET THE AVAILABILITY OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS HAS NOT KEPT PACE. UW-SJC IS COLLABORATING WITH SEVERAL PARTNERS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO AREA YOUTHS. UW-SJC PARTNERS WITH GROUPS INCLUDING USPS FOR ITS ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE TO FILL LOCAL PANTRIES AND SEA COMMUNITY'S SCHOOL BACKPACK AND HOLIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. ORGANIZATION OF TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS BENEFIT NOT ONLY THE RECIPIENT BUT THE VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS THE SPONSORING COMPANY. DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS ARE HONORED.
  7. $43,619 spent. SCHOLASTIC INVESTMENT: LITERACY IS THE FOUNDATION OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND OPPORTUNITY. UW-SJC SUPPORTS LOCAL LITERACY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND WORKS WITH ST. JOHNS AND PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE STIPENDS TO STUDENTS FOR SCHOOL BOOK FAIRS AND TO ENHANCE CLASSROOM READING RESOURCES. OVER $36,000 WAS INVESTED IN STUDENTS THIS YEAR.

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 July 1967.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.