United Way of Eddy County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The United Way of Eddy Countys mission is to identify health and human service needs and responsibly apply resources to meet those needs. The organization strives to improve lives by serving as a resource and information portal, by distributing food and other vital resources, and by awarding grants to other nonprofits.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $628,262
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 16.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 1,920
- Highest pay
- $75,761, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 64% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (1)
- $475,812 spent. 211 Services: 211 services significantly increased from the previous fiscal year and 211 calls now average approximately 70 calls a month. The United Way of Eddy County continues to facilitate programs to assist with electric, water and gas bills. The UWEC paid 83 electric bills during the 2024 calendar year. The United Way of Eddy County has recently added a program to assist families during a fire or other emergency. Food Distribution: The United Way of Eddy County continued to organize a monthly food distribution effort. The effort fed 225 families per month at the start of the fiscal year, but was feeding 275 families by the end of the fiscal year. Transit Service: The United Way of Eddy County reimburses Carlsbad Municipal Transit for certain rides to veterans and provides transit passes on an as-needed basis. Special Events: Through its Stuff the Bus program, the United Way of Eddy County raised approximately $38,000 in school supplies for local children. The organizations Day of Caring saw 200 volunteers assist with repairs at ten agencies. The United Way conducts small events throughout the year, such as facilitating a giveaway of bed frames and mattresses and multiple holiday food drives. Scholarships: The United Way of Eddy County provided four scholarships to Eddy County residents during this fiscal year, totaling $6,000. Participating Agencies:Distributions providing financial support to participating local 501(c)(3) organizations in Eddy County qualifying for funding under United Way's participating agency funding guidelines, requirements and obligations. During the fiscal year, the following activities were funded. Affirming Hearts Foundry Home provides residence for teenagers Artesia Literacy Council Artesias Haven of Hope Carlsbad Transitional Housing and Homeless Shelter Carlsbad Literacy Program Carlsbad Community Anti-drug / Gang Coalition Carlsbad and Artesia LifeHouse Carlsbad Community of Hope Center Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter Carlsbad Boys & Girls Club Eddy County CASA provides court appointed special advocates Grammys House is a domestic violence shelter Oasis Womens Center SENM Community Action Corporation- program providing meals to seniors. West Texas Counseling & Guidance Carlsbad Main Street Oasis Christian Fellowship Abundant Harvest Food Program
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.
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 August 1973.
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.
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