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United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund

To make an impact in the community by tapping into its collective ability to provide immediate relief for basic human needs and working across sectors, systems, and neighborhoods …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Cleveland, OH EIN: 346516654 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund

United Way of Greater Cleveland mobilizes people and resources by creating solutions that improve lives and our community.

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

To make an impact in the community by tapping into its collective ability to provide immediate relief for basic human needs and working across sectors, systems, and neighborhoods to prevent and eliminate the root causes of these needs and disparities in the first place.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1960, it predates 94% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 Greater Cleveland Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 346516654. 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 $18M in annual revenue. 264 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 346516654. 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 Greater Cleveland Fund 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund has $18M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% 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 Greater Cleveland Fund 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 $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 264 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund. 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 Greater Cleveland Fund 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 57% 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 Greater Cleveland mobilizes people and resources by creating solutions that improve lives and our community. United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 346516654, 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
$10M-$100M
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
131

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MI
Michael B••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$17.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.5M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 264 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 264 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 · 1960
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund

What is United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund?
United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. United Way of Greater Cleveland mobilizes people and resources by creating solutions that improve lives and our community.
When was United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund founded?
United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund was founded in 1960.
Who leads United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund?
Michael Beedles serves as CFO.
Where is United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
What is United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund trustworthy?
United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund 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 Greater Cleveland Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 346516654.
What is United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund's website?
http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org