United Way of Central West Virginia Inc
United way of central west virginia brings people and resources together to create positive change and lasting impact for our community. Our partners include human service agencies that …
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United Way of Central West Virginia Inc is a advocacy organization based in CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.3 million. EIN: 550402755.
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Mission
United way of central west virginia brings people and resources together to create positive change and lasting impact for our community. Our partners include human service agencies that administer programs focused on the issues of education, health and financial stability. United way works with its partner agencies and other organizations to create collective solutions to our community's most critical issues. This is accomplished through a community-wide fundraising campaign and investment process, a community-wide information and referral program that connects people who need help with local resources and working with other community organizations. Dollars donated to the community impact fund are strategically invested to produce measurable community improvement. Grants are awarded through a volunteer led fund distribution process to programs that operate in the most effective and efficient way possible and demonstrate results. Over 100,000 people benefit.
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GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show United Way of Central West Virginia Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1956, 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. Compare with peers
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 127,988 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Way of Central West Virginia Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Charleston, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 550402755. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United Way of Central West Virginia 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 85% 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 West Virginia Inc is located in Charleston, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years.
Based on official tax filings, United Way of Central West Virginia Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
United Way of Central West Virginia 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United Way of Central West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 85% 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 Central West Virginia Inc is a advocacy organization based in CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.3 million. EIN: 550402755. United Way of Central West Virginia Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to United Way of Central West Virginia Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Central West Virginia Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550402755, 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
6 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 WEST VIRGINIA 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
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralUnited Way’s Dancing with the Stars raises $335,000 for central West Virginia - Charleston Gazette-Mail
'Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises - PBS
West Virginia 211 helps out during winter storm - WSAZ
Rubber ducks and sternwheelers ride the Kanawha River during day three of the Regatta - WV MetroNews
3K rubber ducks entered in Charleston Great Rubber Duck Race 2022 - WOWK 13 News
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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 - 77 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 · 77 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 · 1956
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Way of Central West Virginia Inc
- What is United Way of Central West Virginia Inc?
- United Way of Central West Virginia Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charleston, United States. United Way of Central West Virginia Inc is a advocacy organization based in CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.3 million. EIN: 550402755.
- When was United Way of Central West Virginia Inc founded?
- United Way of Central West Virginia Inc was founded in 1956.
- Who leads United Way of Central West Virginia Inc?
- Margaret O'Neal serves as President.
- Where is United Way of Central West Virginia Inc located?
- Headquartered in Charleston, WV, United States.
- What is United Way of Central West Virginia Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United Way of Central West Virginia Inc trustworthy?
- United Way of Central West Virginia 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 West Virginia Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550402755.
- What is United Way of Central West Virginia Inc's website?
- http://www.unitedwaycwv.org