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United Way of Anchorage
United Way of Anchorage reported $10.6 million in revenue and $10.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.39 went to program services, $3.69 to management and general costs and $12.92 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 85.8% of the total. Government grants made up 53.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $205,350 (Chief Executive Officer). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 10% 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 $11MFor 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 $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.4% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 12.9% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.15 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 85.8% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 53.2% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $205,350 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.93% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.7 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 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 expenseCOMMUNITY - We understand that healthy communities are thriving communities. Therefore we are dedicated to assisting Alaskans in accessing quality affordable care. By promoting their physical mental and social well-being we enable them to live with dignity stability and resilience. Whether aiding in health insurance enrollments or advocating for enhanced access to health screenings and education we guarantee that everyone has the chance to lead healthier lives
HOUSING - Financial hardship often starts with unforeseen expenses and restricted support. We aim to bridge these gaps enabling more Alaskans to enhance their financial stability. Our community programs and investments aid in preventing evictions linking individuals to job training and facilitating access to public assistance. Through a range of resources Alaskans can navigate challenges and improve their quality of life
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $192,259 | $0 | $13,091 | $205,350 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $157,653 | $0 | $28,460 | $186,113 |
| Chief Operating Officer Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $150,388 | $0 | $23,697 | $174,085 |
| Vice President Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $121,528 | $0 | $20,643 | $142,171 |
| Vice President Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $120,382 | $0 | $15,311 | $135,693 |
| Director of Housing Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $113,048 | $0 | $21,557 | $134,605 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Way of Anchorage (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $500K (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–1b13 · 13 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 4No
- 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 555
- Volunteers Part I, line 625
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Homelessness Initiatives | $356,113 |
| Southcentral Foundation Homelessness Initiatives | $262,514 |
| Catholic Social Services Homelessness Initiatives | $129,670 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to United Way of Anchorage totaling $80,744 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 Anchorage'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 Anchorage, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 United Way of Anchorage spent in FY2025, $83.39 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of United Way of Anchorage's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, United Way of Anchorage reported that 83.4% of its $10.7 million in expenses went to program services, 3.7% to management and general and 12.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Way of Anchorage pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Way of Anchorage reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $205,350, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Way of Anchorage get its money?
Of $10.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 85.8% came from contributions and grants (including 53.2% from government grants) and 2.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Way of Anchorage a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 92-0027948 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 202621079349300002 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541359349316709 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441369349309519 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321369349302462 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231379349301798 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101349349304070 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 92-0027948: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.