United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kennewick, Washington, registered in 1959, with $2,299,167 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
401 North Young Street, Kennewick, WA, 99336 EIN 91-0682177 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.3M
▲ 2.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.5M
Net assets
$5.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties: 26 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 401 North Young Street, Kennewick, WA, 99336
- City
- Kennewick
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.0M (FY2017) to $2.3M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $790KNet assets $5.4M
Operating margin
-8.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.2M
Total liabilities
$790K
Net assets
$5.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,299,167▲2.0% | $2,483,127▲7.6% | $5,443,361▼3.6% | $6,233,037▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,253,589▼38.7% | $2,306,880▼8.0% | $5,645,276▼6.8% | $6,384,238▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,677,949▲26.7% | $2,507,913▼15.9% | $6,058,534▲29.9% | $7,115,808▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,903,195▼6.1% | $2,983,616▼4.5% | $4,664,568▲1.2% | $5,926,428▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,092,786▲7.3% | $3,124,306▼0.6% | $4,611,461▲4.6% | $5,750,883▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,883,219▼27.6% | $3,142,603▼25.2% | $4,409,369▼10.0% | $5,837,456▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,980,350 | $4,201,225 | $4,898,370 | $6,788,867 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.7M total
41 grants to United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,223 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,024 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2023 | $19,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Education activity | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,152 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $24,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,671 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $6,037 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide support for all in wa | 2021 | $1,025,609 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2021 | $19,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,892 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0682177, based in Kennewick, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's EIN?
- United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0682177.
- How much revenue does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties report?
- United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties reported $2,299,167 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties (EIN 91-0682177) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.