Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission: Strengthening our communities through effective partnerships.Vision: The leader in aligning community needs with resources and compassionate giving.
- Income
- $241,704
- Spending
- $202,076
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $53,308, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $136,111 spent. In 2023 Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way (YSCUW) created a Strategic Plan to move the organization forward into 2026. YSCUW serves the California counties of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa.In 2024 YSCUW had 24 non-profit Partner Agencies. YSCUW managed charitable campaigns for more than 30 local businesses, local governments, school districts and state employees working in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.YSCUW also serves as the agent and chair for the local board of the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which distributed $172,448 to local non-profit agencies to purchase food for residents and also to provide emergency shelter services. 13 local non-profit organizations received this funding.YSCUW serves as a major community conduit, connecting citizens in need with connections to no cost and low-cost goods and services. Nearly 500 phone calls asking for this assistance were handled through the YSCUW office in 2023 alone.YSCUW collaborates directly with individuals, non-profit and government agencies, members of the faith-based community, and local schools to help improve local social services and to address community needs.Over 220 parents of children 0-5 years have completed our United Way Born Learning Academy which we began in 2022. The Born Learning Academy uses proven tips, tools and resources to help families take an active role in preparing their children for preschool, TK and kindergarten. Through the series of six workshops in local schools, Born Learning Academy provides practical, user-friendly guidance. Born Learning Academy strengthens our communitys school readiness effortsit also helps our partner schools solidify engagement of families with the schools.YSCUW welcomed some 500 members of the public in May of 2024 to the annual Community Resource Fair with 75 exhibitors talking to families about low-cost and no-cost programs and services available in the local area.YSCUW held their annual Cash for Food Drive in the Summer of 2024 which raised $15,351. Our annual Turkey Drive held in November raised $17,500 plus 496 turkeys and hams. 100% of the proceeds from these events were donated to local food pantries and the Yuba-Sutter Food Bank.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 August 1969.
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 October 21, 2026.
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