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United Way of Central Indiana
United Way of Central Indiana reported $51.1 million in revenue and $61.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.70 went to program services, $8.98 to management and general costs and $9.32 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 65.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $507,470 (President and CEO). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 36% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $62MFor context, the median across 1,001 covered philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking charities: $91.65 programs, $6.50 management, $1.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $51MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.7% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 9.3% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 65.2% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $507,470 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.82% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 43.1 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 52 of 53 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseUnited Way's Economic Mobility strategies focus on distancing 10,000 Central Indiana households out of poverty by investing in partners that expand access to jobs, education, and financial security. In 2024/2025, $10 million supported 29 CBOs serving 4,386 families and over 11,800 individuals, with a Peer Learning network established to strengthen collaboration and outcomes. The Center for Working Families (CWF) advanced stability for 3,264 individuals through integrated coaching, with 584 achieving an average monthly income increase of $1,400, supported by expanded training and evaluation…
United Way's Basic Needs strategy strengthens community organizations' ability to support Hoosiers in crisis by providing access to essentials such as shelter, food, health services, and transportation. In 2024/2025, UWCI awarded $12.45 million to 60 community-based organizations (CBOs) for basic needs, delivering nearly 2.9 million services and 3.6 million meals to over 140,000 individuals
United Way's Early Care & Learning initiatives advance family stability by expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare and education while promoting long-term academic success for children. In 2024/2025, 273 educators engaged in professional development through the Early Learning Providers Community of Practice. Additionally, the Early Childhood Education Providers Council has guided grantmaking to stabilize the workforce, and the ReadUP initiative has continued to enhance literacy outcomes, serving more than 7,500 students to date with the support of dedicated community…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President and CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $453,828 | $0 | $53,642 | $507,470 |
| Chief Operating Officer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $238,335 | $0 | $21,628 | $259,963 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $221,481 | $0 | $21,718 | $243,199 |
| Chief Impact Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $203,788 | $0 | $31,903 | $235,691 |
| Chief Development Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $192,609 | $0 | $29,320 | $221,929 |
| Chief Strategic Intelligence and Information Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $200,996 | $0 | $20,487 | $221,483 |
| VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Former, 40.0 hrs/week | $133,791 | $0 | $26,301 | $160,092 |
| VP Talent Management Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $135,707 | $0 | $17,908 | $153,615 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Way of Central Indiana (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $960K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b53 · 52 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5153
- Volunteers Part I, line 64,512
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Unity Tek Systems Computer services | $320,893 |
| Indiana University Research Administration Data Services | $234,409 |
| Resultant LLC Data Consulting Services | $219,073 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
37 private foundations reported grants to United Way of Central Indiana totaling $44M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from United Way of Central Indiana's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for United Way of Central Indiana, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 United Way of Central Indiana spent in FY2025, $81.70 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of United Way of Central Indiana's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, United Way of Central Indiana reported that 81.7% of its $61.5 million in expenses went to program services, 9.0% to management and general and 9.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Way of Central Indiana pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Way of Central Indiana reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $507,470, for the role of President and CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Way of Central Indiana get its money?
Of $51.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 65.2% came from contributions and grants (including 2.6% from government grants) and 1.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Way of Central Indiana a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 35-1007590 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202533109349303463 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202403039349301395 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202342859349301304 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202233199349312578 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202143169349307379 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202033219349308258 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 35-1007590: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.