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United Way of Boone County Illinois

TO RAISE FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTE THOSE FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

Advocacy & Civil Rights Belvidere, IL EIN: 362700861 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About United Way of Boone County Illinois

Since its incorporation in July 1958, the United Way of Boone County has been an organization committed to improving the lives of Boone County.

Founded
Headquarters
Belvidere, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T70Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

To raise funds and distribute those funds to non-profit agencies

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 41.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 43.8% of total expenses ($58,470 of $133,349).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, United Way of Boone County Illinois has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1958, it predates 94% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United Way of Boone County Illinois is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Belvidere, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 362700861. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $139K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

United Way of Boone County Illinois's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362700861. 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 Boone County Illinois has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

United Way of Boone County Illinois is located in Belvidere, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, United Way of Boone County Illinois has $139K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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 Boone County Illinois 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 $139K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for United Way of Boone County Illinois. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, United Way of Boone County Illinois 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 77% 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.

Since its incorporation in July 1958, the United Way of Boone County has been an organization committed to improving the lives of Boone County. United Way of Boone County Illinois is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $139K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to United Way of Boone County Illinois are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Boone County Illinois is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362700861, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Teresa C•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about United Way of Boone County Illinois

What is United Way of Boone County Illinois?
United Way of Boone County Illinois is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Belvidere, United States. Since its incorporation in July 1958, the United Way of Boone County has been an organization committed to improving the lives of Boone County.
When was United Way of Boone County Illinois founded?
United Way of Boone County Illinois was founded in 1958.
Who leads United Way of Boone County Illinois?
Teresa Carter serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is United Way of Boone County Illinois located?
Headquartered in Belvidere, IL, United States.
What is United Way of Boone County Illinois's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is United Way of Boone County Illinois trustworthy?
United Way of Boone County Illinois has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Boone County Illinois's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362700861.
What is United Way of Boone County Illinois's website?
https://uwboonecounty.org