United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

97%

Four-Star Charity

Impact & Measurement

Accountability & Finance

Culture & Community

Leadership & Adaptability

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

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501(c)(3) organization

Donations are tax-deductible

http://www.uwsect.org/

283 Stoddards Wharf Road

P.O. Box 375

Gales Ferry CT 06335

860-464-7281

Gales Ferry CT | IRS ruling year: 1969 | EIN: 06-0771393

An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.

Organization Mission

Founded in 1962, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut's mission is to inspire and coordinate the generosity and commitment that sustains a united, thriving communi ...

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Rating Information

Great

This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

100

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2023

This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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Key Accountability Metrics

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members

10 out of 10 points

Independent Board Size - 20 independent members

10 out of 10 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee

20 out of 20 points

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Material Diversion of Assets - None

20 out of 20 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

Full Credit

Partial Credit

No Credit

Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

5 out of 5 points

Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Loans to/from Officers - None

5 out of 5 points

Website Disclosures

Full Credit

Partial Credit

No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Financial Metrics

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 2.09%

25 out of 25 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 86.42%

25 out of 25 points

Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.08

25 out of 25 points

Working Capital: Ratio - 1.10 years

25 out of 25 points

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available

Salary of Key Persons - Data Available

IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available

Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available

Date Published	Overall Rating
11/1/2021
3/1/2020
8/1/2019
8/1/2018
8/1/2017
8/1/2016
6/1/2016
10/1/2015
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990.
6/1/2014
5/1/2013
5/1/2012
9/20/2011
8/1/2010
6/1/2009
7/1/2008
5/1/2007

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Rating Information

Rating Report

100

Key Accountability Metrics

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

Website Disclosures

Financial Metrics

Additional Information

73