Metro United Way, Inc.
Meets Standards
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
Metro United Way, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To improve lives and the community by engaging people to give, advocate, and volunteer.
Year, State Incorporated:
1923, KY
For more than 100 years, Metro United Way has been improving lives and the community, which includes Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana It is uniquely positioned to harness the power of donors, volunteers, thought leaders, experts, other nonprofits, and government at all levels to ensure positive, sustainable change for every person in its seven-county region. Now more than ever, this nonprofit is focused on three priorities: thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community.
For the year ended April 10, 2025, Metro United Way, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program/Community services | $5,525,021 |
| Allocations to agencies and partners | $5,407,474 |
| Total Program Expenses | $10,932,495 |
Chief Executive
Adria Johnson, President and CEO
Chair of the Board
Tommy Wallace
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Old National Bank Louisville Region
Board Size
31
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Other
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 Metro United Way, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended April 10, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Grants and other income | $8,104,373 |
| Annual campaign | $7,235,044 |
| Realized and unrealized gains on investments | $1,969,705 |
| Investment income, net | $1,004,712 |
| Appreciation of investments held by others | $78,281 |
| Administrative fees for fundraising on behalf of others | $31,639 |
| Other fees | $26,239 |
| Total Income | $18,449,993 |
Programs: 67% Fundraising: 21% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $18,449,993 |
| Total expenses: | $16,320,833 |
| Program expenses | $10,932,495 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,420,722 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,967,616 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,129,160 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $43,063,930 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $304,439 |
| Ending Net Assets | $45,497,529 |
| Total Liabilities | $932,484 |
| Total Assets | $46,430,013 |
Ending net assets as reported above include $31,318,469 without donor restrictions and $14,179,060 with donor restrictions.
Total assets as reported above include $1,693,410 in property and equipment, net.
Total income and expenses as reported above includes $14,606 in donor designated contributions. Donor designated contributions are designated by the donor to be given to a specific organization. This amount is netted out from revenue and expense amounts in the audit as generally accepted accounting principles require that these contributions pass through as agency transactions net of administrative charges. The Internal Revenue Service allows donor designated contributions to be included in income and expenses for IRS reporting purposes.
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