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United Way of St Charles

EIN 72-0928066 · Luling, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To lead and unite the community in providing a program of health and human services that is comprehensive, efficient, and effective. .

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$144,559, executive director

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

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 65% 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

    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 (25)
  1. $1.5 million spent. Community Investment: In a time when nonprofit dollars are more important than ever, our Community Investment Process strives to be as objective and fair in its approach as we can make it. It is also our goal to be sensitive and respectful to the wishes of our donors. It includes a thorough application process in which staff reviews the applications for completion and red flags. In addition, community volunteers serve as review teams to visit agencies and provide a more thorough examination of the agencys fiscal practices and programs. Based on all of those findings, the Review Team and staff make a formal recommendation. The recommendations are then met for review and approval by the Community Investment and the Board of Directors.
  2. $59,834 spent. Education: Through our education programming, we brought Success by 6 to our community. We have implemented a series of steps including a childcare mentoring program and training for childcare center providers. In addition, we supplement local parenting events and other educational events in our community and provide school uniforms to 175 students per year.
  3. $56,957 spent. United Way of St. Charles Money Matters: Financial Stability Program: the goal of our financial stability program is to addresss the ongoing needs of individuals and families in St. Charles Parish and help achieve self-sufficiency and independence. We have a case manager through our Money Matters program who works with families to determine their needs and get them on the right track to self-sufficiency. In addition, we started a Workforce Development Program that works to address the needs of the unemployed and underemployed individuals in our community through job training and job placement.
  4. $17,323 spent. Dolly Pardon Imagination Library: is a program funded by UWSC in partnership with the Dolly Parton Foundation to provide free books to children from birth to their fifth birthday. Over the last 8 years, 6,000+ local children have received books through this program.
  5. $6,588 spent. UWSC provides financial scholarships to select students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. The goal is to recognize service achievements outside of the required school commitments.
  6. $44,201 spent. Summer Youth Camp: UWSC provides vouchers for 150 youth from the area to attend a 6 week summer camp. In addition, we partnered with our local ARC to create a summer program for older youth with physical and intellectual disabilities.
  7. $1,277 spent. Christmas Events: We support local community outreach through holiday events that provide gifts and food for families in need during the holiday season.
  8. $26,940 spent. Back to School Events: We support a back to school event to alleviate the cost of going back to school for families. Through a community event, we provide 700+ backpacks with school supplies to area youth. Families are also treated to a lunch and educational activities to kick off the school year.
  9. $50,000 spent. Grants: We provide grants during the year to support local projects not funded through out Community Investment process. These grants support local projects in the area of education, income, and health that usually target an existing unmet need in our community.
  10. $143,340 spent. Includes personnel and office-type expenses required to administer the above programs.
  11. $30,486 spent. Health: Through programming, we started Get Fit United. Get Fit United is a 12 week program focused on health and wellness. Individuals participate in 12 weeks of nutrition boot camp classes. There is a strong focus on improving health outcomes and maintaining them beyond the program. In addition, we are the lead sponsor of a local elemtary school running club and continually seek other opportunities to improve health in the community.
  12. $146,132 spent. Through a collaboration with River Parishes Community College, the Organization has 3.8 million dollars fo capital improvements related to the establishment and property expenses of an accredited college in St. Charles Parish in order to provide educational and job training opportunities to the community
  13. $31,656 spent. Hurricane Ida: We provide support related to Hurricane Ida (Category 4 storm)needs of the community. The natural disaster caused significant wind-related and water- related damage to homes and business throughout St. Charles Parish.
  14. $10,000 spent. We provide support a program call Bike United, which provides bicycle safety educatio to all third graders in St. Charles Parish Public Schools and gives them a free bicycle helmet and t-shirt. This programs aims to teach children essential safety guidelines for riding bikes.
  15. Dolly Pardon Imagination Library: is a program funded by UWSC 17323. 0. 0.
  16. UWSC provides financial scholarships to select students who 6588. 0. 0.
  17. Summer Youth Camp: UWSC provides vouchers for 150 44201. 0. 0.
  18. Christmas Events: We support local community outreach 1277. 0. 0.
  19. Back to School Events: We support a back to school event 26940. 0. 0.
  20. Grants: We provide grants during the year to support local projects not funded 50000. 0. 0.
  21. Includes personnel and office-type expenses required to administer the 143340. 0. 0.
  22. Health: Through programming, we started Get Fit United. 30486. 0. 0.
  23. Through a collaboration with River Parishes Community College, 146132. 0. 0.
  24. Hurricane Ida: We provide support related to Hurricane 31656. 0. 0.
  25. We provide support a program call Bike United, which 10000. 0. 0.

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 January 1982.

    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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