United Way of Central Indiana Inc
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United Way of Central Indiana Inc is a advocacy organization based in INDIANAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $59.9 million. EIN: 351007590.
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Mission
United way of central indiana designs, supports and grows systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future. Our vision is that central indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive; neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents' quality of life. We accomplish our work through advocating for public policies that support our strategies; capacity building to strengthen the human services sector; data and research to show real outcomes; grantmaking and community investments to support the success of direct-service organizations; initiatives and programs that complement the work of our partners; and thought leadership and convening across the sector.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, United Way of Central Indiana Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1921, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyUnited Way of Central Indiana Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1921 and has been operating for 105 years. Its EIN is 351007590. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $51M in annual revenue. 298 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United Way of Central Indiana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351007590. 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 Central Indiana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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 Central Indiana Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1921 and has been active for 105 years.
Based on official tax filings, United Way of Central Indiana Inc has $51M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
United Way of Central Indiana Inc 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 major organization. It has $51M in annual revenue. The organization has 298 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United Way of Central Indiana Inc. 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 Central Indiana Inc 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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 Central Indiana Inc is a advocacy organization based in INDIANAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $59.9 million. EIN: 351007590. United Way of Central Indiana Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1921.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $51M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to United Way of Central Indiana Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Central Indiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351007590, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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 CENTRAL INDIANA INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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United Way of Central Indiana awards more than $12M to 60 nonprofits - WTHR
Fred Payne, head of Indiana Department of Workforce Development, leaving for United Way - IndyStar
MacKenzie Scott gives $25M to United Way of Central Indiana, its largest single-donor gift - IndyStar
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 298 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 298 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1921
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Way of Central Indiana Inc
- What is United Way of Central Indiana Inc?
- United Way of Central Indiana Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. United Way of Central Indiana Inc is a advocacy organization based in INDIANAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $59.9 million. EIN: 351007590.
- When was United Way of Central Indiana Inc founded?
- United Way of Central Indiana Inc was founded in 1921.
- Who leads United Way of Central Indiana Inc?
- Fred Payne serves as President & CEO.
- Where is United Way of Central Indiana Inc located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, United States.
- What is United Way of Central Indiana Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United Way of Central Indiana Inc trustworthy?
- United Way of Central Indiana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Central Indiana Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351007590.
- What is United Way of Central Indiana Inc's website?
- http://www.uwci.org