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United Way of Central Iowa
United Way of Central Iowa reported $24.0 million in revenue and $25.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.81 went to program services, $8.33 to management and general costs and $5.86 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.8% of the total. Government grants made up 6.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $280,016 (PRESIDENT/CORP. SECRETARY). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 27% 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 $26MFor 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 $24M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$89.80 $22M
- Government grants$5.96 $1.5M
- Program service revenue$2.14 $526K
- Investment income$2.10 $514K
Other revenue was negative: −$520K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.8% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.06 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.8% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $280,016 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.10% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.3 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 36 of 36 | 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 expenseEconomic opportunity: economic opportunity goes beyond simply earning a paycheck; it involves securing a livable wage and building wealth to break the cycle of poverty for future generations. One of the ways uwci has made a meaningful impact in the community is by expanding access to essential services; over 20,300 individuals obtained job training and critical support services, enabling them to obtain quality employment that fosters self-sufficiency and long-term economic stability
Education success: academic achievement is foundational to future success. Uwci collaborates with local school districts and community partners to improve student outcomes, particularly for vulnerable youth. These initiatives focus on enhancing literacy and providing comprehensive support services. For example, in the past year, nearly 4,000 youth engaged in college and career readiness programs. Of youth assessed, 90% demonstrated academic progress or measurable improvements in social and emotional development
Health & well-being: access to quality healthcare, including physical, mental, and dental services, significantly impacts overall well-being. Uwci supports programs addressing these needs, serving nearly 29,000 individuals through funded mental health, medical, and dental providers. One positive outcome of this work is that 65% of individuals assessed either maintained or improved their overall health, contributing to stronger, healthier communities
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/CORP. SECRETARY Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $262,917 | $0 | $17,099 | $280,016 |
| CHIEF EQUITY AND TALENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $170,958 | $0 | $6,125 | $177,083 |
| CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,264 | $0 | $6,095 | $170,359 |
| IT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,610 | $0 | $6,364 | $147,974 |
| CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFF Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $113,919 | $0 | $583 | $114,502 |
| COMMUNITY IMPACT AND INTEG Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $110,496 | $0 | $1,868 | $112,364 |
| CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,334 | $0 | $3,149 | $103,483 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Way of Central Iowa (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $489K (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–1b36 · 36 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 2Yes
- 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 564
- Volunteers Part I, line 610,681
Private foundation grants it received
25 private foundations reported grants to United Way of Central Iowa totaling $2.3M 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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Of every $100 United Way of Central Iowa spent in FY2025, $85.81 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 Iowa's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, United Way of Central Iowa reported that 85.8% of its $25.5 million in expenses went to program services, 8.3% to management and general and 5.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Way of Central Iowa pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Way of Central Iowa reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $280,016, for the role of PRESIDENT/CORP. SECRETARY (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Way of Central Iowa get its money?
Of $24.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 97.8% came from contributions and grants (including 6.1% from government grants) and 2.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Way of Central Iowa a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 42-0680425 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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 202630859349300213 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202500939349300715 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202430669349300218 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202330479349300338 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202230469349302158 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100449349300120 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 42-0680425: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.