United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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 the Columbia-Willamette meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Improve lives, strengthen communities and advance equity
by mobilizing the caring power of people across our metro area.
Year, State Incorporated:
1961, OR
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is a local nonprofit working to build a stronger community in the four-county metro area. Together, we're breaking the cycle of poverty for kids and their families by creating successful kids, stable families and connected communities.
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette also offers easy points of entry for you to give back and support the causes you care about through donating and volunteering. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is breaking the cycle by:
- Bringing together people, organizations, businesses and more to create change.
- Investing in nonprofits leading the way in reducing poverty.
- Helping families who are struggling by meeting their basic needs.
- Providing a range of volunteer opportunities through our Hands On Greater Portland program.
Together, we can move children and families in our communities toward better lives. Together, we move our graduation rates. Together, we move families toward a stable future. Together, we move access to affordable housing. Together, we move local projects that connect our people with jobs. Together, we move our children out of poverty. You can get involved by giving, advocating, volunteering and moving our kids out of poverty!
For the year ended June 30, 2020, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette's program expenses were:
| Convening/backbone support | $18,855,150 |
| Community investment | $1,114,538 |
| Hands on Greater Portland | $439,752 |
| Total Program Expenses | $20,409,440 |
Chief Executive
Cindy Adams, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. John Ewert, CFO
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
SheerID
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
46
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), 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 the Columbia-Willamette's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds
| Government grants and contracts | $17,397,852 |
| Gross campaign revenue, including amounts raised for others | $8,309,673 |
| Private grants and contributions | $1,255,573 |
| Investment return, net | $323,842 |
| In-kind contributions | $105,341 |
| Service fees | $76,873 |
| Distributions from perpetual trusts | $43,043 |
| Contributions of a perpetual trust | $16,040 |
| Other | $4,675 |
| Change in value of perpetual trusts | $-22,349 |
| Less provision for uncollectible pledges | $-90,000 |
| Less amounts designated to others | $-3,677,119 |
| Total Income | $23,743,444 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $23,743,444 |
| Total expenses: | $23,560,255 |
| Program expenses | $20,409,440 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,790,461 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,360,354 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $183,189 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $16,256,768 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $16,439,957 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,866,082 |
| Total Assets | $22,306,039 |
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