United Way for Greater Austin
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
UNITED WAY FOR GREATER AUSTIN BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO BREAK ECONOMIC BARRIERS AND BUILD OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.
- Income
- $20.3 million
- Spending
- $18.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 7.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 141
- Volunteers
- 1,200
- Highest pay
- $213,649, ceo
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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2538 of 38 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $5.4 million spent. EDUCATIONSUCCESS IN LIFE BEGINS WITH A QUALITY EDUCATION. THAT'S WHY UNITED WAY ENSURES CHILDREN GET A STRONG START IN LIFE AND ARE READY TO SUCCEED IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. NINETY PERCENT OF ALL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OCCURS IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF A CHILD'S LIFE. WHAT HAPPENS IN THESE EARLY YEARS HAS A LASTING IMPACT, FROM KINDERGARTEN READINESS TO THIRD-GRADE READING SCORES TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND BEYOND.UNITED WAY LEADS THE SUCCESS BY 6 COALITION, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL NONPROFITS, POLICYMAKERS, PHILANTHROPISTS, PARENTS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, AND COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY. THE COMMUNITY COALITION WAS LAUNCHED IN 2012. SINCE THEN, THE SUCCESS BY 6 COALITION HAS GROWN, STRENGTHENED, AND CONTINUES TO BUILD UPON ITS ACHIEVEMENTS. PROGRESS TOWARD THE IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND PERFORMANCE TARGETS IN THE SUCCESS BY 6 STRATEGIC PLAN ARE MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND WE PUBLISH DATA TO SHARE BRIGHT SPOTS AND IDENTIFY ONGOING CHALLENGES.COMMUNITY SUCCESSES IN THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: THE PASSING OF PROPOSITION A WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE COALITION, WHICH WILL INCREASE COUNTY FUNDING FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION; INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY; EXPANSION OF OUR HOME VISITING AND PARENT EDUCATION PARTNER PROGRAMS LIKE FAMILY CONNECTS, ADVANCES IN THE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WORKING GROUP AT THE CITY; AND CHAMPIONING A BILL THAT CENTRALIZES PRE-K FUNDING THAT EXPANDS EARLY CHILD EDUCATION ACCESS FOR CENTERS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES.UNITED WAY SPEARHEADS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT MOVE THE NEEDLE FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES:OUR PRE-K PARTNERSHIPS AND SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO SERVE CENTERS WITH PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, DIAPERS, OPERATIONAL SUPPORTS LIKE PAYROLL MANAGEMENT AND TEACHER BADGES, AND MORE. WE SERVED MORE THAN 70 CHILD CARE CENTERS, 500 TEACHERS, AND 5,000 CHILDREN THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.HIGH- QUALITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM IMPACTS MORE THAN 500 FAMILIES ANNUALLY.FAMILY CONNECTS TEXAS IS A NURSE HOME VISITING PROGRAM OFFERED TO EVERY FAMILY WITH A NEWBORN IN TRAVIS COUNTY TO GIVE BABIES THE BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUSTIN PUBLIC HEALTH, WE PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A VISIT FROM A REGISTERED NURSE, WHO PROVIDES A FAMILY ASSESSMENT IN THE HOME, GIVES IMMEDIATE MATERNAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS BREASTFEEDING OR SAFE SLEEP, AND IS ABLE TO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN 2024-2025, FAMILY CONNECTS EXPANDED TO SERVE ANY FAMILY WITH A NEWBORN, REGARDLESS OF WHICH COUNTY THEY LIVE IN, WHO ARE TEXAS RESIDENTS AND HAVE GIVEN BIRTH AT PARTNER HOSPITALS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 1,000 FAMILIES EACH YEAR.LANTERN IS A FREE TEXTING SERVICE FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES PRENATAL-8, PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS TO LOCAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH. THIS SERVICE SUPPORTS MORE THAN 4,000 CAREGIVERS ANNUALLY.
- $9.9 million spent. HEALTHHERE AT UNITED WAY, WE KNOW THAT ANYONE CAN FALL ON HARD TIMES. THAT'S WHY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, WE RUN 2-1-1, A PHONE NUMBER PEOPLE CAN CALL TO SPEAK TO A COMPASSIONATE, CERTIFIED SPECIALIST WHO WILL CONNECT THEM TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THIS HELPLINE IS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTILINGUAL, AND AVAILABLE 24/7. 2-1-1 IS FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP AND DOESN'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN. NAVIGATION SPECIALISTS HELP CALLERS IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH, CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, AND MORE. AND WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, OUR 2-1-1 CALL SPECIALISTS ARE THERE, PROVIDING IMMEDIATE HELP. IN 2024-2025, OUR NAVIGATION TEAM ANSWERED MORE THAN 1,000 REQUESTS FOR HELP DAILY.IN ADDITION, OUR NAVIGATION CENTER PROVIDES THESE COMMUNITY RESOURCES:45,000+ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REQUESTS ANSWERED AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENROLLMENT: PROVIDES PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE.RIDE UNITED: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LYFT AND UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, PROVIDES FREE RIDES FOR THOSE WITH TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS.OUR ADDRESSING CANCER TOGETHER (ACT) PROGRAM EXPANDS ACCESS TO CANCER SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT IN CENTRAL TEXAS. THROUGH A COORDINATED COLLABORATION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, FUNDERS, NONPROFITS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PATIENTS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, OUR GOAL IS TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE THE ECONOMIC BURDEN OF CANCER ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH ADDRESSING CANCER TOGETHER, PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME WHO ARE UNINSURED WILL RECEIVE CANCER CARE AT LITTLE TO NO COST.THROUGH OUR MATERNAL HEALTH AND PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROGRAMS LIKE ANY BABY CAN'S PARENTS AS TEACHERS, FAMILY CONNECTS, AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FAMILIES, IN 2024-2025, 2,047 PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM MOTHERS WERE CONNECTED TO LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORTS THROUGH OUR MATERNAL HEAL PROGRAMS.
- $1.7 million spent. FINANCIAL STABILITYFAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ARE FACING FINANCIAL OBSTACLES THAT PREVENT THEM FROM REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. UNITED WAY FIGHTS TO ENSURE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS THE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BUILD A STRONG FINANCIAL FOUNDATION AND THRIVE. WE WORK TO PUT EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY ON A PATH TOWARD FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT. THAT STARTS WITH ACCESS TO SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, CREDIT COUNSELING, AND MORE. ONE OF THE WAYS WE ARE PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY IS THROUGH A 2-GEN (OR 2-GENERATION) APPROACH TO SOCIAL SERVICES. A 2-GEN APPROACH SERVES PARENTS AND CHILDREN SIMULTANEOUSLY AND LEADS TO BETTER FINANCIAL OUTCOMES FOR BOTH GENERATIONS.IN 2024-2025, THE 2-GEN COALITION, SPEARHEADED BY UNITED WAY, SERVED MORE THAN 133,000 CLIENTS, NEARLY 16,000 FAMILIES, AND NEARLY 12,000 CHILDREN WITH RESOURCES TO SUPPORT FAMILY STABILITY.WE WRAPPED UP THE PARENTING STUDENTS PROJECT, A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED PARENTS WITH SUPPORTS THEY NEEDED TO ACCELERATE THEIR POSTSECONDARY GRADUATION, LIKE A MONTHLY STIPEND, ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE, ACADEMIC COUNSELING, AND MORE. THIS LED TO 88% OF STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM GRADUATING OR STAYING IN SCHOOL COMPARED TO 54% OF STUDENTS WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.ALL OF OUR 2-GEN EFFORTS ARE BACKED UP WITH COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS (CIGS) TO AMPLIFY OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDE A RANGE OF SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN SIMULTANEOUSLY AND INCLUDE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE OR WORKFORCE TRAINING, COLLEGE CLASSES, AND HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY.
- $62,375 spent. OTHER AMOUNTS DESIGNATED BY CONTRIBUTORS FOR SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1953.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 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.