United Community Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNITED WAY OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
- Income
- $93,457
- Spending
- $81,757
- Reserves
- 28.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 28.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $78,332 spent. The primary focus for the United Community Foundation (UCF) is to align with the mission of the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley (UWMWV) - Uniting people and resources to build a thriving, resilient community. The UCF provides an opportunity to engage corporations and individuals in giving and supporting local causes, initiatives, and the local school districts. The Salem-Keizer School Fund (SKSF) is managed by the United Community Foundation. The SKSFs purpose is to support the mission and work of the Salem-Keizer School District, while also providing an avenue for those in the community to help give to and foster the success of its students. The fund works to provide support for programs, activities, and opportunities that may not be covered by the district's general budget. In 2023, UCF secured a Memorandum of Understanding with the Salem-Keizer School District that outlined the parameters of the fund UCF would be managing for them. UCF was also able to secure a private donation that allowed for a part-time staff to begin work on strengthening UCF's relationship with SKSD and setting up the infrastructure needed to administer those funds.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 June 2021.
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 October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Community Foundation Inc (Richmond, VA), EIN 23-7009135. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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