United Way of Greater Charlotte
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
United Way of Greater Charlotte does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
UW GC does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://unitedwaygreaterclt.org/ does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
United Way of Greater Charlotte meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to create lasting change for those most in need through strategic community philanthropy in a four-county region, home to more than 1.5 million people."
Year, State Incorporated:
1958, NC
Also Known As:
United Way of Central Carolinas Inc.
United Way of Greater Charlotte (UW GC) reports that they work to solve economic mobility and racial inequity, working hand in hand with neighborhoods and grassroots nonprofits. The organization reports collaborating with local government agencies, businesses, faith communities, donors and volunteers to mobilize resources quickly and efficiently to advance lasting solutions.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, United Way of Greater Charlotte's program expenses were:
| Donor designations | $968,914 |
| Community investment | $12,233,144 |
| Government programs | $3,904,165 |
| Other programs | $942,588 |
| Total Program Expenses | $18,048,811 |
Chief Executive
Laura Yates Clarck, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$284,010
Chair of the Board
Dee O'Dell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Regional Executive, US Bank
Board Size
27
Paid Staff Size
38
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $22,036,957, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on United Way of Greater Charlotte's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment return, net | $-2,011,139 |
| Administrative services | $59,101 |
| Other revenue | $60,543 |
| Designations from other United Ways | $69,804 |
| Contributions of nonfinancial assets | $295,342 |
| Sponsorships | $323,792 |
| Forgiveness of Debt | $614,088 |
| Grants and contributions | $2,001,439 |
| Government grants | $8,198,328 |
| Campaign Revenue | $12,766,103 |
| Total Income | $22,377,401 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $22,377,401 |
| Total expenses: | $21,037,025 |
| Program expenses | $18,048,811 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,622,707 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,365,507 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,340,376 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $21,012,011 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $21,773,254 |
| Total Liabilities | $6,892,042 |
| Total Assets | $28,665,296 |
Note: According to the organization’s audited financial statements, UW GC received in-kind contributions of $295,342, including rent ($191,000), advertisement ($78,000), and professional services ($26,000), and other ($342).
Note: In the financial summary above, "other changes in net assets" refers to provision for uncollectables.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance