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United Way of Pinal County Inc

EIN 86-0411691 · Casa Grande, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF PINAL COUNTY IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN PINAL COUNTY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES AND FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Income
$982,338
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
7
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$99,458, executive di

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
  1. $426,793 spent. FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS HOME PROVIDER OUTREACH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO BETTER PREPARE LEGAL, NON-LICENSED IN-HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH TOOLS THAT MAKE THEIR CENTER BETTER FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR PROGRAM, PROVIDE CHILD-FRIENDLY TOYS AND EDUCATIONAL ITEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SUPPLIES FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND PARTIALLY ASSIST WITH LICENSING COSTS IF THE PROVIDER WISHES TO BECOME LICENSED.
  2. $259,826 spent. SRP GRANTS ARE ISSUED TO UNITED WAY OF PINAL COUNTY TO ASSIST WITH LOW- INCOME FAMILIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH RENTAL PAYMENTS, UTILITIES, SECONDARY EDUCATION TUITION, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE.
  3. $131,757 spent. READING BY 3RD GRADE PROGRAM - PROVIDES CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS OF AGE, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE LIVING IN RURAL PINAL COUNTY AREAS, MONTHLY BOOKS TO IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS AND OVERALL LOVE OF READING.
  4. $187,173 spent. THROUGH UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, UWPC RAISES FUNDS TO DISTRIBUTE TO NUMEROUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FFN - FAMILY, FRIEND & NEIGHBOR PROGRAM (RESOURCES & TRAINING FOR AT-HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS), READING BY 3RD GRADE INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY. FINANCIAL STABILITY - FREE ACCESS TO FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION CLASSES. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE (CAR REPAIR & ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SUCH AS BIKES) AND DISASTER RELIEF FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR HOME AND BELONGINGS DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS. PATH TO SUCCESS GED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COVERS THE COST OF GED TESTING. SKILLED WORKFORCE PROGRAM AWARDS UP TO 3,000 OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS A TRADE SCHOOL DEGREE OR OTHER CERTIFICATION. INCLUDED IN THESE EXPENSES ARE DESIGNATIONS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
  5. THROUGH UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, UWPC RAISES FUNDS TO DISTRIBUTE TO NUMEROUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FFN - FAMILY, FRIEND & NEIGHBOR PROGRAM (RESOURCES & TRAINING FOR AT-HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS), READING BY 3RD GRADE INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY. FINANCIAL STABILITY - FREE ACCESS TO FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION CLASSES. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE (CAR REPAIR & ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SUCH AS BIKES) AND DISASTER RELIEF FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR HOME AND BELONGINGS DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS. PATH TO SUCCESS GED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COVERS THE COST OF GED TESTING. SKILLED WORKFORCE PROGRAM AWARDS UP TO 3,000 OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS A TRADE SCHOOL DEGREE OR OTHER CERTIFICATION. INCLUDED IN THESE EXPENSES ARE DESIGNATIONS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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 November 6, 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 November 1981.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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