United Way Of New York City
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 New York City meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
United Way of New York City helps to mobilize our communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all.
Year, State Incorporated:
1968, NY
1 in 4 New Yorkers does not have enough income and earnings to pay for basic necessities. United Way of New York City (UWNYC) wants to changes this. UWNYC is fighting poverty by working to make sure low-income people get the support services they need right now, while simultaneously driving real, system-wide change in the their community. UWNYC focuses on education, income stability and health - the building blocks of a good life. UWNYC also works to build the capacity of local nonprofits to enable them to deliver high quality services.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, United Way Of New York City's program expenses were:
| Contract services and other grants | $33,866,216 |
| Community investment services | $10,739,460 |
| Community investment grants and awards | $8,722,333 |
| Total Program Expenses | $53,328,009 |
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
50
Paid Staff Size
93
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 New York City's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Government grants/contracts | $46,050,314 |
| Campaign results, net | $4,281,368 |
| Special events, net | $2,849,226 |
| Individual, private grants and contributions | $2,187,845 |
| Emergency Assistance & Community Needs fund contributions | $2,181,065 |
| Fiscally sponsored funds | $783,280 |
| In-kind contributions | $397,931 |
| Other income | $333,404 |
| Investment return used for operations | $329,291 |
| Total Income | $59,393,724 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $59,393,724 |
| Total expenses: | $62,474,677 |
| Program expenses | $53,328,009 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,987,577 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,159,091 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-3,080,953 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $16,535,955 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $790,891 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,245,893 |
| Total Liabilities | $37,313,812 |
| Total Assets | $51,559,705 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York