United Way of Clallam County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 43% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Our mission is to strengthen our community by helping people live safe, healthy, and productive lives.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $919,406
- Spent on programs
- 43%
- Reserves
- 79.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 44%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 118
- Highest pay
- $142,374, executive director & secretary
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 79.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1543% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 2512 of 12 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 March 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 (4)
- $176,791 spent. Agency Funding: We partner with businesses, non-profits, governments, and individuals to raise funds supporting health and human service needs in our county. Voluntary board and community members determine the most critical and emerging needs. Funds raised are distributed to non-profit health and human service agencies as allocated by the board and directed by the donors. Funded agencies are required to document outcomes and are monitored by the United Way board.
- $171,776 spent. Community Impact: To make a significant difference in our community, United Way engages in strategic community building. This work is called Community Impact. We identify our county's most significant problems, and convene people, organizations, government and resources to strategically address the issues. We address the areas of 1). Healthy Community: Improving health and wellbeing for all. This includes maternal and child health, nutrition and food security, mental health, substance misuse, disease prevention and awareness. 2). Youth Opportunity: Helping young people realize their full potential. This includes childcare and early childhood development, in-School and after-school and summer learning, literacy development, family engagement, STEM education, college and career readiness. 3). Financial Security: Building financial stability and strength. This includes: Job readiness and workforce development, adult education and job training, financial education and coaching, homelessness prevention and affordable housing, small business support, and public benefits access. 4). Community Resiliency: Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better tomorrow. This includes disaster relief and recovery, emergency preparedness, crisis hotline and support and environmental stewardship and sustainability.
- $40,282 spent. Scholarships: United Way of Clallam County provided 25 scholarships to 25 different students in FY 23-24.
- $6,714 spent. Other Initiatives: United Way also works closely with other agencies on community initiatives like- The Homeless Task Force, The Housing Solutions Committee, The Regional Early Learning Coalition, Sequim Health and Housing Collaborative, Sequim Cares, Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition, Economic Development Council, Long Term Recovery workgroup, Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks Chamber of Commerce and other community collaborations which emerge to address short or long term problems.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 November 6, 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 March 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 December 1954.
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 November 4, 2026.
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