Financial Information

Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, one of the nation's top independent charity evaluators, has given us its highest rating of four stars for four years in a row. The rating reflects that we use funds efficiently and share sufficient information with donors and the public. Only 7 percent of organizations rated by Charity Navigator receive four-star ratings for four consecutive years.

GuideStar

We are also recognized by GuideStar at the Gold level for our commitment to transparency and open sharing of impact and effectiveness information, financial statements, annual reports, and details about projects and leadership. Out of the 38,699 nonprofits that participate in the GuideStar exchange, only 3,947 (10 percent) have achieved the Gold level.

Better Business Bureau Charity Seal

The Better Business Bureau Charity Seal means that United Way has been extensively evaluated by the BBB and passed its standards for spending funds prudently, sharing information transparently, measuring the organization's effectiveness and following good governance standards. This award demonstrates United Way’s overall commitment to ethical practices.

United Way Worldwide

We're a member of United Way Worldwide and have completed all membership requirements.

Current Financial Documents 

All Financial Documents

Our Fiscal Efficiency

Charity evaluators recommend operating cost ratios between 17.5 and 35 percent. We finished our 2019 fiscal year with an operating cost ratio of 12 percent.  Administrative cost for management and general operations was 11.6 percent. Our fundraising expense was 6.4 percent, which covered fundraising in the entire four-county region.