United Way of St Joseph County Inc
United way of st. Joseph countys mission is to mobilize the community to collectively reduce poverty by moving people from a life of poverty to possibility. In order …
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100+ years of Impact Our Mission Helping Every Family Thrive in St. Joseph County We fight for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community because […]
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Mission
United way of st. Joseph countys mission is to mobilize the community to collectively reduce poverty by moving people from a life of poverty to possibility. In order to surround the communitys most critical problem and fight it, we bring non-profits together. We know that change doesnt happen alone so we create change by bringing the right people to the table and offering a whole-community solution. Together, we are stronger.
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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 St Joseph County Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1961, it predates 93% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Way of St Joseph County Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in South Bend, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 351063368. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United Way of St Joseph County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351063368. 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 St Joseph County Inc 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 St Joseph County Inc is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
Based on official tax filings, United Way of St Joseph County Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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 St Joseph County 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United Way of St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County 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 65% 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.
100+ years of Impact Our Mission Helping Every Family Thrive in St. Joseph County We fight for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community because […] United Way of St Joseph County Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to United Way of St Joseph County Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Way of St Joseph County Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351063368, 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
5 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 ST JOSEPH COUNTY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (22)
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22 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 - 62 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 · 62 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 · 1961
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Way of St Joseph County Inc
- What is United Way of St Joseph County Inc?
- United Way of St Joseph County Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Bend, United States. 100+ years of Impact Our Mission Helping Every Family Thrive in St. Joseph County We fight for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community because […]
- When was United Way of St Joseph County Inc founded?
- United Way of St Joseph County Inc was founded in 1961.
- Who leads United Way of St Joseph County Inc?
- Mark Herriman serves as President/CEO.
- Where is United Way of St Joseph County Inc located?
- Headquartered in South Bend, IN, United States.
- What is United Way of St Joseph County Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United Way of St Joseph County Inc trustworthy?
- United Way of St Joseph County Inc 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 St Joseph County Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351063368.
- What is United Way of St Joseph County Inc's website?
- http://www.uwsjc.org