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Community Development : United Ways (Grantmaking/Grants Payable)

United Way of Anchorage

United we fight. United we win.

three stars

86.16

701 West 8th Avenue Suite 230
Anchorage, AK 99501
tel: (907) 263-3800   Web Site
EIN: 92-0027948

Board Leadership
Belinda Breaux
Chair

CEO
Michele Brown
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.16 three stars
  Financial 80.43 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

United Way of Anchorage (UWA) has been advancing the common good for more than 60 years. UWA is the leader in mobilizing the resources of individuals, companies, government and labor to achieve positive and lasting change in the lives of the people in our community. United Way of Anchorage fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. Education - ensuring that all children are ready for kindergarten, stay on track and graduate prepared for work, life and continued education; Income - empowering families to save for the future, build assets, and increase their income levels; and Health - Connecting people to affordable healthcare options and supporting healthy life choices is a community responsibility; and basic needs support - ensuring that all Anchorage families are warm, housed and fed.

United Way of Anchorage (UWA) has been advancing the common good for more than 60 years. UWA is the leader in mobilizing the resources of individuals, companies, government and labor to achieve positive and lasting change in the lives of the people in our community. United Way of Anchorage fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. Education - ensuring that all children are ready for kindergarten, stay on track and graduate prepared for work, life and continued education; Income - empowering families to save for the future, build assets, and increase their income levels; and Health - Connecting people to affordable healthcare options and supporting healthy life choices is a community responsibility; and basic needs support - ensuring that all Anchorage families are warm, housed and fed.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Mobilize cross sector entities to unite around shared goals and strategically align their practices for better results and continuous improvement.
201
Mobilize dollars and invest most strategically for positive change in our community.
7,370,110
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This impact information is current as of March 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

80.43

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 78.0%
  Administrative Expenses 5.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 16.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.20
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.83
  Program Expenses Growth -0.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 29.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by United Way of Anchorage on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by United Way of Anchorage on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
United Way of Anchorage (AK) 86.16 three stars
United Way of Ponca City (OK) 88.91 three stars
Shelby County United Way (OH) 93.21 four stars
United Way of Greenville County (SC) 92.20 four stars
United Way of Brazoria County (TX) 97.17 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $529,073
   Federated Campaigns $5,313,780
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $533,547
Total Contributions $6,376,400
   Program Service Revenue $689,278
Total Primary Revenue $7,065,678
   Other Revenue $318,926
TOTAL REVENUE $7,384,604
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,622,053
   Administrative Expenses $629,705
   Fundraising Expenses $1,167,581
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,419,339
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-34,735
   
Net Assets $7,736,554

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 07/01/2019 86.16 three stars
2017-06 12/01/2018 86.63 three stars
2016-06 06/01/2017 88.18 three stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 86.79 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 04/01/2016 88.72 three stars
2014-06 11/01/2015 75.32 two stars
2013-06 12/01/2014 77.09 two stars
2012-06 08/01/2013 92.94 four stars
2012-06 07/01/2013 92.63 four stars
2011-06 05/01/2012 93.18 four stars
2010-06 12/01/2011 93.55 four stars
2009-06 09/20/2011 93.15 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 12/22/2010 90.31 four stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 85.45 three stars
2007-06 11/01/2008 87.94 three stars
2006-06 11/01/2007 80.95 three stars
2005-06 12/01/2006 76.54 two stars
2004-06 12/01/2005 74.61 two stars
2003-06 10/01/2004 80.93 three stars
2002-06 12/01/2003 86.24 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 92-0027948
Name in IRS Master File UNITED WAY OF ANCHORAGE
NTEE Code T70
NTEE Classification Fund Raising Organizations That Cross Categories
NTEE Type Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (600) Community Chest, United Way, etc.
(927) Fundraising
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date November, 1961
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$180,469 2.43% Michele Brown President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
United Way of Anchorage (AK) 86.16 three stars
United Way of Ponca City (OK) 88.91 three stars
United Way of Central Iowa (IA) 99.93 four stars
United Way of Rockland County (NY) 90.44 four stars
United Way of the Lowcountry (SC) 93.29 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

United Way of Anchorage
701 West 8th Avenue
Suite 230
Anchorage, AK 99501
tel: (907) 263-3800
fax: (907) 263-3801
EIN: 92-0027948

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Board Leadership

Belinda Breaux
Chair

CEO

Michele Brown
President, CEO

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