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United Way of Southeast Missouri

Education - to fund programs that allow children in our community to have the assets and skills necessary to be successful in school and the opportunity to become …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Cape Girardeau, MO EIN 430991233 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About United Way of Southeast Missouri

Be Informed Get our monthly newsletter Read Our Most Recent Blog Visit the Blog Who We Are About the United Way of Southeast Missouri The United Way of Southeast Missouri fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the communities we serve: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Perry County and Bollinger County. […]

Founded
Headquarters
Cape Girardeau, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1956

Mission

Education - to fund programs that allow children in our community to have the assets and skills necessary to be successful in school and the opportunity to become self sufficient and productive members of society. Income - we fund programs that help families in our community become capable of meeting their own needs and be financially self supporting by increasing income, building savings, and gaining and sustaining assets. Health - to fund programs that help seniors and those with disabilities remain independent with a good quality of life for as long as possible and to prevent abuse through education and provide victims of abuse recovery and or advocacy services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T700
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United Way of Southeast Missouri is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cape Girardeau, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 430991233. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $879K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

United Way of Southeast Missouri 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 91/100.

United Way of Southeast Missouri is located in Cape Girardeau, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.

Based on official tax filings, United Way of Southeast Missouri has $879K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

United Way of Southeast Missouri 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 small organization. It has $879K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for United Way of Southeast Missouri. 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 Southeast Missouri 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. 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.

Be Informed Get our monthly newsletter Read Our Most Recent Blog Visit the Blog Who We Are About the United Way of Southeast Missouri The United Way of Southeast Missouri fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the communities we serve: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Perry County and Bollinger County. […] United Way of Southeast Missouri is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: United Way of Southeast Missouri's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $879K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to United Way of Southeast Missouri are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of Southeast Missouri is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 430991233, 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
$100K-$1M
0% 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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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Shelton
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Bradley L••••••••
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Brandy M•••••••
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Brooke R•••
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Darren B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Elizabeth S••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
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Jack G•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jane M••••
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Jay W•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jim F•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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John S••••
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Mandi C••••
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Maureen H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Phil R•••
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Quantella N•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Robert C•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Sonia R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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William K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Wykeshia A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2025
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$0.9M revenue
FY2024
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$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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$0.9M revenue
FY2022
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$0.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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

Charity Score Revenue Program %
United Way of Southeast Missouri This page 89 $878,887 -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%
New Americans Initiative Inc 90 $476,678 100%

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 - 52 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 Southeast Missouri

What is United Way of Southeast Missouri?
United Way of Southeast Missouri is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cape Girardeau, United States. Be Informed Get our monthly newsletter Read Our Most Recent Blog Visit the Blog Who We Are About the United Way of Southeast Missouri The United Way of Southeast Missouri fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the communities we serve: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Perry County and Bollinger County. […]
When was United Way of Southeast Missouri founded?
United Way of Southeast Missouri was founded in 1955.
Who leads United Way of Southeast Missouri?
Elizabeth Shelton serves as Executive Director.
Where is United Way of Southeast Missouri located?
Headquartered in Cape Girardeau, United States.
What is United Way of Southeast Missouri's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is United Way of Southeast Missouri trustworthy?
United Way of Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri's registration number?
IRS EIN: 430991233.
What is United Way of Southeast Missouri's website?
http://www.unitedwayofsemo.org