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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2026

United Way of Dekalb County, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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

Stated Purpose:
United Way of Dekalb County, Inc. is a health and human services charitable organization.

Year, State Incorporated:
1960, IN

It is a health and human services not for profit that raises funds, and awareness for community issues.  It also conducts programs that address our mission statement.

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

Programs $601,286
Total Program Expenses $601,286

Chief Executive
Tyler Cleverly, Executive Director

Compensation*
$85,000

Chair of the Board
Christina Gaar, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
3

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

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

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 16.85%

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 Dekalb County, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $829,373
Investment Income $43,002
Other $-1,631
Total Income $870,744

Programs: 68% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 16%

Total Income $870,744
Total expenses: $883,702
  Program expenses $601,286
  Fundraising expenses $139,758
  Administrative expenses $142,658
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-12,958
Beginning Net Assets $1,292,053
Other Changes In Net Assets $-38,765
Ending Net Assets $1,240,330
Total Liabilities $284,489
Total Assets $1,524,819

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BBB Serving Northern Indiana