United Way of Palm Beach County
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
United Way of Palm Beach County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to ensure that everyone in Palm Beach County has access to the basics: a quality education, a place to live, financial stability, good medical care, and enough to eat."
Year, State Incorporated:
1962, FL
United Way of Palm Beach County (United Way PBC) reports that it works to help local individuals gain access to food, education, and housing through its more than 110 programs and initiatives. In 2024, the organization states that it, along with its partners, served 99,992 clients. In addition, United Way PBC reports that 13,080,134 meals were distributed, assisted 9,319 veterans, matched 5,633 youths with an adult mentor, distributed 5,000 books to children, and 300 pieces of medical equipment were provided to children with special needs.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, United Way of Palm Beach County's program expenses were:
| Program services | $13,246,986 |
| Total Program Expenses | $13,246,986 |
Chief Executive
Laura George, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$374,330
Chair of the Board
Tony Hunter
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The McClatchy Company
Board Size
27
Paid Staff Size
43
*2023 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, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Television
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,233,428, 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 Palm Beach County's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $6,738,005 |
| Campaign contributions, net | $5,962,149 |
| Realized and unrealized gain on investments, net | $2,793,379 |
| Interest and dividends, net | $635,687 |
| Bequest income | $279,384 |
| In-kind contributions | $198,186 |
| Designation fees | $76,356 |
| Other income | $61,571 |
| Special events | $55,704 |
| Total Income | $16,800,421 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $16,800,421 |
| Total expenses: | $15,869,611 |
| Program expenses | $13,246,986 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,698,133 |
| Administrative expenses | $924,492 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $930,810 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $18,946,535 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $271,000 |
| Ending Net Assets | $20,148,345 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,325,744 |
| Total Assets | $22,474,089 |
Note 1: As noted in the aboved financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in value of beneficial interest in trusts.
Note 2: According to United Way PBC's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024, the organization received $198,186 in donated legal services.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance