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United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

United way of metro chicago brings together and activates people, resources, and expertise to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Chicago, IL EIN 300200478 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

United, we are building a stronger Chicago region.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
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 2004

Mission

United way of metro chicago brings together and activates people, resources, and expertise to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($41.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 300200478. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $47M in annual revenue. 261 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc has $47M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. 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 Metropolitan Chicago Inc is classified as a 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 $47M in annual revenue. The organization has 261 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for United Way of Metropolitan Chicago 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.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $47M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300200478, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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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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Leadership

RO
Ronald Denard
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alicia P••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Andrew D•••
BOARD MEMBER(THRU 7/22)
AN
Andrew J M••••••
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anna E••••••
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT
AN
Anna L••
VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
BR
Bridget G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brooke T•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carina M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Charles M•••••••
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
CH
Cheryl A F••••••
BOARD MEMBER (THRU 06/24)
CH
Christopher P••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
DA
Darrel H••••••
BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/23)
DA
Darren J••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David R C•••••
BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/23)
DE
Deborah L D•••••
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
DE
Deborah T•••••••
EA/SECRETARY
DE
Derek D••••••
BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/23)
ED
Edward M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EI
Eileen M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth H••••• Z••••••
SVP AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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E S•••• S••••
BOARD MEMBER
FE
Federick H W••••••
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
HA
Hannah H••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jacquelyn G•••••
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$47.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$48.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$47.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$46.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$81.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc This page 89 $47.1 million 0%
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 261 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

What is United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc?
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. United, we are building a stronger Chicago region.
When was United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc founded?
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc?
Ronald Denard serves as CFO.
Where is United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc trustworthy?
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Metropolitan Chicago Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300200478.
What is United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's website?
https://liveunitedchicago.org/