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United Way California Capital Region

EIN 94-1225382 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA CAPITAL REGION WAS ORGANIZED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FINANCING OF A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$27.6 million
Spending
$16.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
85
Volunteers
333
Highest pay
$322,434, president/ceo and secretar

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 101% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $8.4 million spent. ALLOCATION OF CASH AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTIFIED AGENCIES FOR THEIR USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE IN PERFORMING CHARITABLE, HEALTH AND WELFARE WORK AND/FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE AGENCIES.
  2. $3.7 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICE RELATED EXPENSES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH.
  3. EDUCATION- COMPLETED THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT REPORT AND SUBMITTED IT ALONG WITH THE CURRENT YEAR'S BUDGET. - REWORKING LITERACY TUTORING TO CONSIDER BROADER ACADEMIC SUPPORTS LIKE STEM THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO CONSIDER FUNDING FOR OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PARTNERSHIPS.- UNITED WAY KIDS READ - TWO CONFIRMED SCHOOLS IN WEST SACRAMENTO.- KINDER CAMP - WOODLAND. JUNE 12TH TO JULY 11THWEST SACRAMENTO TBDSACRAMENTO - SCHOOL SITEECONOMIC IMPACT- FREE TAX PREP NUMBERS: 5,588 RETURNSTOTAL HOUSEHOLDS HAVE RECEIVED REFUNDS: $6,652,861CALEITC RECIPIENTS- 1,946CALEITC AMOUNT CLAIMED- $481,899 GUARANTEED INCOME-355 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED GI PAYMENTS- $613,984 IN PAYMENTS DISTRIBUTEDHOUSING- UPDATING CONTRACTS FOR KEEP PEOPLE HOUSED - SOLANO TO ADD ADDITIONAL APPLICATION SUPPORT- UPDATING POLICIES TO ADDRESS CSS NEEDS, INCLUDING OUR PETTY CASH, GRIEVANCE PROCESS, IN-OFFICE TIME, AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY.- WORKING ON GRANTS FOR PROGRAMMING EXPANSIONS- HIRED AN LCSW
  4. UWCCR IN OUR MISSION TO END POVERTY HAS MOVED TO LEVERAGE OUR EXPERTISE AS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY CONVENERS TO PROVIDE DATA TO EFFECT CHANGE THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. UWCCR HAS PROVIDED DATA BACKED POLICY SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF ECONOMIC JUSTICE, WORKFORCE INNOVATION, TAX POLICY, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CHILDHOOD ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH PROVIDING LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES, EXPERT TESTIMONY DURING STATE LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS, AND PROVIDING DATA BRIEFS TO OUR FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION.

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 May 1971.

    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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