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North Texas Area United Way Inc

EIN 75-0950126 · Wichita Falls, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SYSTEMS OF CARE TO HELP SOLVE ISSUES AND DEVELOPING INITIATIVES WHICH PRODUCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE RESULTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. NTAUW IS A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS IMPROVING OUTCOMES RELATED TO EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
48
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$79,098, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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

    9 of 9 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 March 31, 2026, 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. $3.3 million spent. EDUCATION: NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY (NTAUW) HELPS INDIVIDUALS BE PREPARED, INSPIRED, AND EMPOWERED TO BE CAREER AND COLLEGE READY. ONE WAY THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IS BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE OFFERED BY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WICHITA FALLS, BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS, PRESBYTERIAN CHILDRENS' HOMES AND SERVICES, CHILD CARE PARTNERS, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, WICHITA FALLS ARTS COUNCIL, WICHITA FALLS YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND ZAVALA. NTAUW SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EMPLOYING EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE KINDERGARTEN READINESS, ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. NTAUW DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS ITS OWN PROGRAMS FUNDED BY GRANTS TO FILL IDENTIFIED GAPS. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS IS THE TEXAS HOME VISITING PROGRAM (THV) THAT MATCHES PARENTS WITH A TRAINED HOME VISITOR WHO GOES TO THE PARENT'S HOME OR A CONVENIENT LOCATION. TEXAS HOME VISITING IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVEN TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FROM PREGNANCY UNTIL THE TIME A CHILD ENTERS KINDERGARTEN. TEXAS HOME VISITING UTILIZES THREE PROGRAMS THAT HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAMS ARE: NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS.. PROGRAMS CURRENTLY FUNDED BY NTAUW INCLUDE A PARENT TALKLINE AND FATHERHOOD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OTHER SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES RESIDING IN WICHITA COUNTY.
  2. $405,754 spent. INCOME: NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY (NTAUW) IS HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME FINANCIALLY STABLE. NTAUW IS WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, OTHER FUNDERS, AND EMPLOYERS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS AROUND ONE OR MORE OF THESE STRATEGIES. NTAUW FUNDS PROGRAMS THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SALVATION ARMY OF WICHITA FALLS AND WICHITA ADULT LITERACY COUNCIL. THE TEXAS RESOURCES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN DEPLOYMENT (TRIAD) PROGRAM, LED BY NTAUW AND FUNDED BY THE DALLAS AND BRIDWELL FOUNDATIONS, PROVIDES WRAPAROUND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MILITARY FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, LED BY NTAUW AS WELL, PROVIDES FREE TAX-PREPARATION SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL COUNSELING.
  3. $24,707 spent. HEALTH: NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY (NTAUW) IS FOCUSING ON INCREASING THE HEALTH OF THE NORTH TEXAS AREA SO THAT ALL RESIDENTS ARE MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SOCIALLY ACTIVE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE NUTRITIONAL MEALS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION PROGRAMS THROUGH THE KITCHEN IN WICHITA FALLS AND AT THE BURKBURNETT SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR CENTER. INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH FIRST STEP, INC. THE SINGLE CARE DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM HELPS LOCAL FAMILIES SAVE ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG EXPENSES. THE 2-1-1 CALL CENTER HELPED 29,823 CALLERS WITH FOOD ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE 11 COUNTY SERVICE-AREA IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 March 2026.

    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 April 1955.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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