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United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County

EIN 74-1200117 · Beaumont, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN UNITING THE COMMUNITY'S RESOURCES OF DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS IN A TRUSTWORTHY AND ACCOUNTABLE WAY

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
21.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
4
Volunteers
516
Highest pay
$127,131, 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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    38 of 38 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $960,920 spent. ALLOCATONS TO PARTNER AGENCIES TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. PARTNER AGENCIES SUBMIT ANNUALLY A COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATON THAT IS REVIEWED BY THE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE PROGRAM, THE INTENDED BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM, AND HOW THE AGENCY MEASURES THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TO THE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE IN PERSON AS PART OF AN ANNUAL REVIEW TO ALLOW FOR ANY NEEDED EXPLANATION. THE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE AMOUNT TO BE AWARDED TO EACH PROGRAM AND SUBMITS THE PROPOSAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL.
  2. SPECIAL, ONE-TIME GRANTS TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET EMERGENCY NEEDS. PARTNER AGENCIES SUBMITTED GRANT REQUESTS WHICH WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  3. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT RAISE AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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