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United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County Inc

EIN 64-0676151 · Oxford, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY BY UNITING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES, WITH A FOCUS ON GOOD HEALTH, QUALITY EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY RAISING MONEY THROUGH AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND OTHER AVENUES, AND THEN PROVIDING PROGRAM GRANTS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CONVENING ISSUE-DRIVEN COALITIONS, AND SERVING AS A RESOURCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$347,526
Spending
$357,606
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
1
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$77,330, executive di

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    35 of 35 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $254,361 spent. USING FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE PROGRAM GRANTS TO MORE THAN TWENTY LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH, QUALITY EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY. THESE PROGRAM GRANTS SUPPORTED A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPORT FOR ADOLESCENT MOTHERS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED ATHLETES, COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, AFTER- AND SUMMER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF RENT AND UTILITIES PAYMENTS, MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES FOR SENIORS, AND A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES MOVING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY BENEFITED FROM THIS WORK. USING FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE PROGRAM GRANTS TO MORE THAN TWENTY LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH, QUALITY EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY. THESE PROGRAM GRANTS SUPPORTED A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPORT FOR ADOLESCENT MOTHERS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED ATHLETES, COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, AFTER- AND SUMMER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF RENT AND UTILITIES PAYMENTS, MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES FOR SENIORS, AND A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES MOVING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY BENEFITED FROM THIS WORK.
  2. $2,489 spent. USING FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, DESIGNATED GIFTS AND SPONSORSHIPS, AND NON-CASH GIFTS THE ORGANIZATION FUNDED THE LOU EXCEL BY 5 COALITION, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY COALITION WORKING TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY ENTER KINDERGARTEN PREPARED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE LOU READS COALITION IS A COMMUNITY COALITION, AND UNITED WAY SERVES AS ITS LEAD PARTNER AND FISCAL AGENT. THE LOU READS COALITION SUPPORTS PARENTS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND WORKSHOPS, OFFERS FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREGIVERS, CO-SPONSORS A FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY (FREE "TOY LENDING LIBRARY" OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY), AND COORDINATES FAMILY- FRIENDLY EVENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 August 1986.

    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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