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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2024 Expires: September 2026

United Way of Pierce County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(253) 272-4263
1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 400
Tacoma, WA, 98402
https://uwpc.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

United Way of Pierce County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to mobilize and unite the caring power of Pierce County to tackle our community’s toughest challenges to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways."

Year, State Incorporated:
1921, WA

United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) reports that it works to unite the community to end poverty, one family at a time. The organization’s programs support financial stability and independence for Pierce County, Washington residents. UWPC advocates for basic needs and supportive services, such as, food equity, housing and shelter, universal basic income, and increased 211 funding to help connect callers to relevant community an d social services. In 2023, the organization reported it had 74,198 contacts through 211; connected 7,613 individuals to rental assistance; 7,132 individuals received food, emotional, and parenting support; and connected 6,441 individuals and families to shelter.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, United Way of Pierce County's program expenses were:

Community program services, net $1,505,314
211 Helpline $976,357
Community impact $935,578
Betye Martin Baker Human Service Center $391,975
In-kind gifts distributed to community nonprofits $158,939
Volunteer engagement $124,010
In-kind gifts $50,540
Total Program Expenses $4,142,713

Chief Executive
Dona Ponepinto, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$217,179

Chair of the Board
Sebrena Chambers

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Division Director, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Board Size
20

Paid Staff Size
35

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Planned giving arrangements

Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,603,156, 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 Pierce County's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants and contracts $2,581,688
100-year anniversary campaign $1,174,942
Investment income, net $1,010,527
Employee retention credit $747,979
22-23 campaign revenue, net $724,711
23-24 campaign revenue, net $547,205
Other public support $430,763
Program revenue $341,636
Special events $205,418
In-kind contributions $154,069
Designation fees collected $41,502
Collection of prior year campaign over previously estimated uncollectibles $35,087
Designations from other United Ways $1,294
Total Income $7,996,821

Programs: 71% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $7,996,821
Total expenses: $5,823,135
  Program expenses $4,142,713
  Fundraising expenses $1,002,351
  Administrative expenses $485,411
  Other expenses $192,660
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,173,686
Beginning Net Assets $14,612,839
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $16,786,525
Total Liabilities $292,091
Total Assets $17,078,616

Note 1: In the above financial statement, "other expenses" refers to marketing and community education, including in-kind advertising ($114,030) and dues for national and state United Way organizations ($78,630).

Note 2: According to the organization's 2023 audited financial statements, UWPC received in-kind contributions totaling $154,069 in the form of clothing, furniture, and household goods.

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance