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Inland Southern California United Way

EIN 95-1742174 · Riverside, CA

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

THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF THE INLAND VALLEYS IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVES. UNITED WAY FIGHTS FOR THE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HOUSING OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY. UWIV ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION THROUGH ADMINISTERING LOCAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ALIGN WITH OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING LIVES AND FIGHTING FOR EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, UWIV GRANTS MONEY TO LOCAL AGENCIES WHICH ALIGN WITH OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AREAS.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$298,637, president/ceo

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. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $3.2 million spent. GUARANTEED INCOMEINLAND SOCAL UNITED WAY IS TESTING GUARANTEED INCOME AS A TOOL TO POSITIVELY AFFECT LIFE TRAJECTORIES. THIS MODEL ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AT CRITICAL LIFE STAGES WHERE FINANCIAL SECURITY IS CRUCIAL IN DETERMINING LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. CURRENTLY, THIS WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT WITH BLENDED FUNDING FROM MULTIPLE PARTNERS. THE PILOT USES A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL TO TEST AND EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND OUTCOMES OF GUARANTEED INCOME ON EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, PREGNANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD, AND OTHER AREAS OF LIFE. THE PILOT RUNS FOR 18 MONTHS AND STARTED IN 2024. ENROLLMENT IS NOW CLOSED BECAUSE IT IS AT CAPACITY. RESULTS ARE ANTICIPATED FOR PUBLICATION IN 2026. FOR 2024, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO 409 PREGNANT PERSONS AND 35 FOSTER YOUTH. POPULATION(S) SERVED:ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLEFOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CHILDRENLOW-INCOME PEOPLEYOUNG ADULTSPREGNANT PEOPLE
  2. $616,650 spent. GRANT ADMINISTRATIONINLAND SOCAL UNITED WAY ADMINISTERS GRANT FUNDING TO NONPROFITS, MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESSES, AND DISASTER-IMPACTED HOUSEHOLDS. GRANTS ARE MADE WHEN FUNDING IS AVAILABLE. AS A UNITED WAY WITH A 90+ YEAR HISTORY OF COMMUNITY GIVING, WE WORK WITH GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER FUNDING PARTNERS TO UTILIZE OUR TIME-TESTED UNITED WAY GRANTMAKING FRAMEWORK. WE REDUCE BARRIERS, INCREASE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CUSTOMIZE GRANTS ADMINISTRATION TO DIFFERENT GOALS, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER FACTORS. WE FUNDRAISE FOR THE ISCUW WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND TO SUPPORT FAMILIES DISPLACED BY WILDFIRES. FROM 2020-2024, INLAND SOCAL UNITED WAY AND INLAND SOCAL 211+ ADMINISTERED $300M+ IN FISCALLY REGULATED FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CITIES AND COUNTIES.POPULATION(S) SERVED:ADULTSCHILDREN AND YOUTHECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLELOW-INCOME PEOPLESENIORS
  3. $2.9 million spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTINLAND SOCAL UNITED WAY CONNECTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP BUILD A THRIVING FUTURE. WE HAVE OVER 1,200 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES UNDER INLAND SOCAL UNITED WAY AND INLAND SOCAL 211+. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE INVALUABLE SUPPORT: PACKING FOOD BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ANSWERING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CALLS, COORDINATING EMPLOYEE GIVING TO SUPPORT SERVICES, LEADING TOY AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES, HELPING CLIENTS DEVELOP SKILLS THROUGH MOCK INTERVIEWS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, AND MUCH MORE.POPULATION(S) SERVED:LOW-INCOME PEOPLESENIORS
  4. $659,366 spent. DONOR DESIGNATIONSAS A CONVENIENCE TO OUR DONORS, ISCUW FACILITATES DIRECT, UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT REQUIRE THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE USE RESULTS OF THESE CONTRIBUTIONS.

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 October 13, 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 October 1954.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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