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United Way of Lane County

EIN 93-0394142 · Springfield, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE DO THIS BY INVESTING IN LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COALITIONS WHO SERVE OUR MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, BRINGING LEADERS TOGETHER ACROSS SECTORS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, AND ENGAGING PEOPLE ACROSS LANE COUNTY TO TAKE ACTION THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AND DONATING, MAKING A BIGGER IMPACT TOGETHER.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
41
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$195,879, president an

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (2)
  1. $2.1 million spent. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & SERVICES, CONTINUED: ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS DIRECTED TO UNAFFILIATED NONPROFITS AS REQUESTED BY UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY DONORS. . COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & SERVICES, CONTINUED: ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS DIRECTED TO UNAFFILIATED NONPROFITS AS REQUESTED BY UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY DONORS. .
  2. $2.9 million spent. CHILDREN'S SUCCESS: UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY STRIVES TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. EDUCATION PROGRAMS WORK TO IMPROVE SCHOOL READINESS, PROVIDE PARENTING SKILLS AND SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING AND AN ON-LINE WEBSITE, KITS, KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM; EARLY LEARNING ALLIANCE; EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS; PRESCHOOL PROMISE; QUALITY PRESCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES; LANEKIDS; REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND ENGAGE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN CARING FOR OUR CHILDREN. UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY ENDEAVORS TO CREATE HEALTHY AND STABLE FAMILIES BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO STABLE HOUSING AND ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITIES, SUPPORTING MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE CARE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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