United Way Worldwide
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 Worldwide meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good."
Year, State Incorporated:
1932, NY
United Way Worldwide (UWW) reports that it is the leadership organization for a network of approximately 1,000 community-based United Way member organizations in the United States and 36 countries and territories. The United Way network serves as a vehicle for volunteers, donors, partners, and advocates who seek to change lives and communities through service, collaboration, and impact. The organization serves to support its global network in key areas of global brand stewardship, global fundraising at scale, advocacy and public policy, leadership development, and training.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, United Way Worldwide's program expenses were:
| Global network advancement | $35,860,476 |
| Donor advised giving | $12,791,936 |
| Digital services | $15,398,142 |
| Brand strategy and marketing | $4,993,346 |
| Other program services | $4,290,637 |
| Total Program Expenses | $73,334,537 |
Chief Executive
Angela F. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$750,513
Chair of the Board
Marc Bitzer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President and Chief Executive Officer, Whirlpool
Board Size
24
Paid Staff Size
170
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $53,179,957, 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 Worldwide's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment income, net | $-755,393 |
| Promotional material sales | $182,088 |
| Miscellaneous and other income | $526,316 |
| Conferences | $873,175 |
| Program service fees | $3,474,327 |
| Membership support, net | $39,741,573 |
| Contributions | $53,179,957 |
| Total Income | $97,222,043 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $97,222,043 |
| Total expenses: | $81,042,767 |
| Program expenses | $73,334,537 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,555,245 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,152,985 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $16,179,276 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $46,317,240 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-798,957 |
| Ending Net Assets | $61,697,559 |
| Total Liabilities | $23,803,725 |
| Total Assets | $85,501,284 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance