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United Way of North Idaho Inc

EIN 82-0232729 · Coeur D Alene, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

United Way of North Idaho's mission it to improve lives in our community by engaging individuals and organizations in a way that is meaningful to them through volunteerism, financial contributions or leadership.

Income
$492,603
Spending
$641,475
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
7
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$13,642, 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

Weak: 28 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 92 out of 100.

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $184,776 spent. EARLY LEARNING FAMILY SUPPORT: THE WORK OF UNITED WAY OF NORTH IDAHO IS FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM CHANGE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. HELPING US AND OUR COMMUNITY UNDERSTAND, THE UNITED WAY ALICE PROJECT HAS IDENTIFIED MORE THAN 40% OF OUR POPULATION AS FINANCIALLY UNSTABLE. THE ALICE CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS HELP FAMILIES CONTINUE HIGHER EDUCATION OR STAY IN THE WORKFORCE. HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN THE FIVE NORTHERN COUNTIES HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THIS ASSISTANCE.
  2. $49,661 spent. CHILD CARE PROVIDER SUPPORT: UNITED WAY OF NORTH IDAHO'S EDUCATIONAL FUNDING AND COLLABORATIONS REACH PRE-K AND SCHOOL AGED YOUTH TO ENGAGE AND DEVELOP A FUTURE WORKFORCE AND STRONG COMMUNITY. INTERNALLY, OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON SCHOOL READINESS AND EARLY GRADE READING. INVESTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN IMPROVING QUALITY EDUCATION CENTERS AND INCREASING CAPACITY.
  3. $152,740 spent. COMMUNITY CARE FUND: UNITED WAY OF NORTH IDAHO INVESTS IN HIGH PERFORMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ALIGN WITH ITS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY CARE FUND IS FUNDS DIRECTED TOWARD QUALITY LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT COMMUNITIES IN THE FIVE COUNTIES IT SERVES. FUNDING IS GRANTED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS.

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 February 1959.

    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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