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United Way of Southeastern Idaho Inc

EIN 82-0209625 · Pocatello, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO BUILDS POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$102,745, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. TO PROMOTE THRIVING COMMUNITITES IN SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO WITH STRONG ECONOMIES, FAMILIES, AND SOCIAL TIES, IMPROVING LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES.
  2. $1.3 million spent. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO GIVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH-THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE. IT LEADS A CRADLE TO CAREER PARTNERSHIP THAT PROMOTES THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WELLBEING OF THE REGION BY ENSURING THAT CHILDREN START LIFE OUT ON THE RIGHT PATH, ENTER SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED, GAIN THE NEEDED ACADEMIC SKILLS BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND GO ON TO A POST-SECONDARY CREDENTIAL LEADING TO A STABLE JOB AND ENOUGH INCOME AND GOOD HEALTH TO SUPPORT A FAMILY THROUGH RETIREMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INVESTS IN 30 LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS, SERVING A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE 7-COUNTY REGION. UWSEI IS LED BY A TEAM OF 21 LOCAL, UNPAID VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE PASSION IS TO ENSURE THAT SE IDAHOANS HAVE THE BEST LIVES POSSIBLE.
  3. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO GIVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH-THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE. IT LEADS A CRADLE TO CAREER PARTNERSHIP THAT PROMOTES THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WELLBEING OF THE REGION BY ENSURING THAT CHILDREN START LIFE OUT ON THE RIGHT PATH, ENTER SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED, GAIN THE NEEDED ACADEMIC SKILLS BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND GO ON TO A POST-SECONDARY CREDENTIAL LEADING TO A STABLE JOB AND ENOUGH INCOME AND GOOD HEALTH TO SUPPORT A FAMILY THROUGH RETIREMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INVESTS IN 30 LOCAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS, SERVING A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE 7-COUNTY REGION. UWSEI IS LED BY A TEAM OF 21 LOCAL, UNPAID VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE PASSION IS TO ENSURE THAT SE IDAHOANS HAVE THE BEST LIVES POSSIBLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 January 1958.

    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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