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United Way of Central Louisiana Inc

EIN 72-0462338 · Alexandria, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO AND IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.

Income
$639,461
Spending
$968,563
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
15
Volunteers
64
Highest pay
$63,668, president/ceo until 8/26/2025

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    21 of 21 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, 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. $24,969 spent. THE GOAL OF THE HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE FOCUS IS ON SINGLECARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $87,319 spent. THE GOAL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN THAT ARE READY TO ENTER SCHOOL AND THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL IN PRIMARY GRADES AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO GAIN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CREDENTIALS TO OBTAIN FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. THE FOCUS IS ON READ ACROSS AMERICA AND SUMMER OF SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. THE READ ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM IS AN ANNUAL WEEK EVENT THAT WORKS TO ENGAGE CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND CREATE AWARENESS FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF READING.THE SUMMER OF SERVICE PROGRAM GOAL IS TO FOCUS ON BUILDING UP OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO BE BETTER TOGETHER, BY ENGAGING YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES TO INSTILL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
  3. $444,944 spent. THE GOAL OF FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE FINANCIAL MOBILITY AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE FOCUS IS ON ALICE (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED), BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES, VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE), LAPRI (LOUISIANA PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVE), 2-1-1 PROGRAM, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, AND POWER TO CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. ALICE PROGRAMS ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS THAT EARN ABOVE THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE BASIC COST OF LIVING.BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES PROGRAMS PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A FINANCIALLY STABLE FUTURE THROUGH A SCHEDULED TRAINING PROGRAM, FINANCIAL INCENTIVE AND SAVINGS MATCH AND SUCCESS COACHING.VITA PROVIDES FREE PERSON-TO-PERSON TAX HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS.LAPRI CREATES SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS AND BETTER CITIZENS BY IMPLEMENTING A SEAMLESS PLAN OF SERVICES AND SUPERVISION DEVELOPED WITH EACH RETURNING CITIZEN FROM IMPRISONMENT THROUGH TRANSITION, REINTEGRATION AND AFTERCARE IN THE COMMUNITY. EVERY PRISONER RETURNS TO THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS & RESOURCES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS.THE 211 PROGRAM IS A FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE THAT OFFERS CONVENIENT COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY TRAINED, EXPERIENCED STAFF 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. THIS RESOURCE PROVIDES FAST ACCESS TO A DATABASE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT FOOD, SHELTER, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RELIEF, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, VETERANS SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, ADDICTION PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS OR SPECIAL NEEDS, AND A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL PATH OUT OF PHYSICAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 January 1972.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: United Way of Central Indiana Inc (Indianapolis, IN), EIN 35-1007590. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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