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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2024 Expires: November 2025

United Way of Allen County, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
347 W Berry St Ste 300
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-2241

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 Allen County, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"United Way of Allen County exists to boldly impact critical community issues."

Year, State Incorporated:
1962, IN

At United Way of Allen County, the organization initiates conversations in and about the community around its most pressing dilemmas. As a connector and catalyst, it brings all sectors of the community together to extend their reach and amplify their impact-which leverages every dollar donated. Together, it fights for families that are working hard but struggling to survive. It achieves long-term outcomes in the community under its impact areas of childhood success, youth success, adult success, and safety net services. United Way of Allen County accomplishes their work through the multi-faceted approach of advocacy, agency investments, collaborative initiatives, and volunteerism.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, United Way of Allen County, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $2,025,589
Total Program Expenses $2,025,589

Chief Executive
Brandi Buck, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Heidi Fowler

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Ivy Tech

Board Size
29

Paid Staff Size
7

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 26.07%

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 Allen County, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Campaign Contributions $1,557,122
Program Funding $539,260
Investment Return $270,608
Gain on Beneficial Interest in Funds Held by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. $158,641
Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trust $13,830
Change in Value of Contributions Receivable from Remainder Trust $5,801
Administrative and Service Fees $3,586
Other Income $308
Special Events $-3,174
Total Income $2,545,982

Programs: 66% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 17%

Total Income $2,545,982
Total expenses: $3,091,478
  Program expenses $2,025,589
  Fundraising expenses $545,616
  Administrative expenses $520,273
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-545,496
Beginning Net Assets $4,511,521
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $3,966,025
Total Liabilities $1,326,956
Total Assets $5,292,981

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