United Way of Big Spring & Howard County
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United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is a advocacy organization based in BIG SPRING, United States. Annual revenue: $241K. EIN: 756003906.
Verified certifications
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Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2021 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
Funding to tax-exempt organizations in big spring and howard county to assist with their individual programs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show United Way of Big Spring & Howard County with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1955, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Way of Big Spring & Howard County is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Big Spring, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 756003906. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $342K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United Way of Big Spring & Howard County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 756003906. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
United Way of Big Spring & Howard County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is located in Big Spring, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, United Way of Big Spring & Howard County has $342K in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $342K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United Way of Big Spring & Howard County. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, United Way of Big Spring & Howard County holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is a advocacy organization based in BIG SPRING, United States. Annual revenue: $241K. EIN: 756003906. United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $342K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to United Way of Big Spring & Howard County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 756003906, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
UNITED WAY OF BIG SPRING & HOWARD COUNTY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1955
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Way of Big Spring & Howard County
- What is United Way of Big Spring & Howard County?
- United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Big Spring, United States. United Way of Big Spring & Howard County is a advocacy organization based in BIG SPRING, United States. Annual revenue: $241K. EIN: 756003906.
- When was United Way of Big Spring & Howard County founded?
- United Way of Big Spring & Howard County was founded in 1955.
- Who leads United Way of Big Spring & Howard County?
- Kelly Seales serves as Executive Director.
- Where is United Way of Big Spring & Howard County located?
- Headquartered in Big Spring, TX, United States.
- What is United Way of Big Spring & Howard County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United Way of Big Spring & Howard County trustworthy?
- United Way of Big Spring & Howard County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is United Way of Big Spring & Howard County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 756003906.
- What is United Way of Big Spring & Howard County's website?
- http://unitedwaybshc.org