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United Way of Central and Southern Utah

EIN 94-2851681 · Provo, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our local community to provide resources and programs that focus on health, education, and income.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
102
Volunteers
7,500
Highest pay
$214,809, president

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: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. EveryDay Learners (Education) - The ability to learn and read makes a difference for later success in life. We work with parents to ensure that all children are ready to start school and stay in school. We do this by funding internal and community partner programs that provide free or low- cost resources. These programs increase literacy by establishing home libraries, helping kids overcome learning delays, and providing tutoring and parent educational resources. Last year, our Help Me Grow program served 1,909 children and performed 2,862 developmental and behavioral screenings to identify and provide referrals for growth development, communication and behavioral skills.
  2. $2.5 million spent. EveryDay Support (Income) - Families and individuals have a basic need of achieving financial stability. We work to empower them to reach sustainable income by funding internal and community partner programs to provide free or low-cost resources. These resources include free income tax preparation, utilities and rent assistance, job skills training, adult computer literacy, and financial classes and counseling. In 2023, we brought back almost $5 million in tax refunds into the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which increases the stability and earning potential of those we serve.
  3. $634,305 spent. EveryDay Strong (Health) - Anxiety and depression are on the rise in Utah County youth, and we are working to build resilient kids and strong communities. We do this by funding internal and community partner programs that provide free or low-cost resources. These programs promote health education and child abuse prevention, support suicide prevention training, and provide parent training and education. Last year, we trained every school counselor in the Alpine and Nebo School Districts, potentially reaching 80,000+ children. We aim to help every child in Utah County feel safe, connected, and confident.
  4. $103,121 spent. Donor Designated Contributions - includes amounts contributed to United Way designated for specific nonprofit organizations. Since most of these organizations are not United Way member agencies the purposes of the donations have not been categorized into the first three program services listed (Education, Income, and Health). The total distributed to these nonprofit organizations was $178,481 (this amount and the recipients of these funds is not included on Schedule I).

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 December 1982.

    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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