United Way of Jackson County

98%

Four-Star Charity

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Accountability & Finance

Culture & Community

Leadership & Adaptability

United Way of Jackson County

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501(c)(3) organization

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http://www.uwjackson.org/

536 North Jackson Street

Jackson MI 49201

517-784-0511

Jackson MI | IRS ruling year: 1942 | EIN: 38-1368341

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Organization Mission

United Way of Jackson County's vision is to be our community's leader in improving people's lives by meeting current and emerging needs through partnerships with don ...

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Rating Information

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This charity's score is 98%, 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 entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

98

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2020

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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Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members

8 out of 8 points

Independent Board Size - 14 independent members

7 out of 7 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee

15 out of 15 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

10 out of 10 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

2 out of 2 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

2 out of 2 points

Website Disclosures

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No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 52.07%

13 out of 15 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 96.42%

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
5/1/2022
5/1/2021
4/1/2021
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.
9/3/2019
7/1/2019
11/1/2018
8/1/2018
11/1/2017
12/1/2016
6/1/2016
5/1/2015
5/1/2015
9/1/2014

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United Way of Jackson County

Rating Information

Rating Report

98

Key Accountability Metrics

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

Website Disclosures

Financial Metrics

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