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United Way of Yuma County Inc

EIN 86-0211326 · Yuma, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIVE LOCAL INDIVIDUALS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.

Income
$408,165
Spending
$416,890
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$77,938, president and cfo

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    6 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 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. $164 spent. EYESPY 20/20 IS THE WORLD'S ONLY COMPLETELY AUTOMATED, SUBJECTIVE VISION SCREENING METHOD. THE EYESPY 20/20 VISION SCREENING PROGRAM IS FAST, ACCURATE, RELIABLE, AND FUN FOR ALL STUDENTS. SCREENINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO YUMA COUNTY STUDENTS AT NO COST.
  2. $201 spent. JA BIZTOWN COMBINES IN-CLASS LEARNING WITH A DAY-LONG VISIT TO A SIMULATED TOWN. THIS POPULAR PROGRAM ALLOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO OPERATE BANKS, MANAGE RESTAURANTS, WRITE CHECKS, AND VOTE FOR MAYOR. THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS CONNECT THE DOTS BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND THE REAL WORLD. JA BIZTOWN IS HELPING YUMA COUNTY STUDENTS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $352,333 spent. UNITED WAY OF YUMA COUNTY GIVES LOCAL INDIVIDUALS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES DESERVE THE CHANCE TO SUCCCEED, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE OR INCOME. WITH PARTNERS COUNTYWIDE- SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BUSINESSES, THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND NONPROFITS, PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL SERVICE-UWYC COLLABORATES ON THE BEST WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUTH SUCCESS AND FAMILY STABILITY BY IDENTIFYING WHAT'S WORKING AND BUILDING ON PROVEN PRACTICES SUPPORTED BY DATA AND OUR PARTNERS' EXPERTISE.

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 April 1977.

    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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