United Way of Connecticut
United way of connecticut is proud to be a trusted and vital resource for help and information about what the people of connecticut need.we respond to requests for …
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Helping You Thrive Get help now Total People Helped (last month) our impact: 211 (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child Care (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child development (last month) Total People Helped (last month) our impact: 211 (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child Care (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child development (last month) People […]
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Mission
United way of connecticut is proud to be a trusted and vital resource for help and information about what the people of connecticut need.we respond to requests for food, housing, health care, child care, child development resources, mental health support and crisis services and provide emergency services during natural disasters. We bring a comprehensive, compassionate approach to every request for help, and our reach across every zip code means we can create partnerships, share innovations and scale impact to improve lives in every community in connecticut.whenever and wherever there is a need in connecticut, united way of connecticut answers the call.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, United Way of Connecticut has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1974, it predates 89% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 87 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 (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Way of Connecticut is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Rocky Hill, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 061084194. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United Way of Connecticut's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061084194. 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 Connecticut has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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 Connecticut is located in Rocky Hill, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, United Way of Connecticut has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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 Connecticut 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 large organization. It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United Way of Connecticut. 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 Connecticut 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 88% 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.
Helping You Thrive Get help now Total People Helped (last month) our impact: 211 (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child Care (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child development (last month) Total People Helped (last month) our impact: 211 (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child Care (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child development (last month) People […] United Way of Connecticut is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to United Way of Connecticut are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061084194, 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
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UNITED WAY OF CONNECTICUT 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 81 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 · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Way of Connecticut
- What is United Way of Connecticut?
- United Way of Connecticut is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rocky Hill, United States. Helping You Thrive Get help now Total People Helped (last month) our impact: 211 (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child Care (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child development (last month) Total People Helped (last month) our impact: 211 (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child Care (last month) Our Impact: 211 Child development (last month) People […]
- When was United Way of Connecticut founded?
- United Way of Connecticut was founded in 1974.
- Who leads United Way of Connecticut?
- Lisa Tepper Bates serves as President/CEO.
- Where is United Way of Connecticut located?
- Headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT, United States.
- What is United Way of Connecticut's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United Way of Connecticut trustworthy?
- United Way of Connecticut has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Connecticut's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061084194.
- What is United Way of Connecticut's website?
- http://www.ctunitedway.org