United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, registered in 1971, with $1,868,003 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
145 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA, 17013 EIN 23-1552261 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▼ 5.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$2.5M
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 Carlisle & Cumberland County— 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 rating16 mo reserves · -2% 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 Carlisle & Cumberland County: 16 mo reserves · -2% 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 Carlisle & Cumberland County— 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 Carlisle & Cumberland County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 145 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA, 17013
- City
- Carlisle
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $562KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$562K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,868,003▼5.6% | $1,905,731▼2.4% | $2,491,194▲1.1% | $3,053,279▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,979,740▲12.7% | $1,951,773▲9.4% | $2,463,132▲5.0% | $3,002,372▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,756,380▼8.6% | $1,783,634▼3.2% | $2,345,388▲3.7% | $2,835,944▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,921,256▼4.3% | $1,842,502▼6.1% | $2,261,944▼8.7% | $2,697,499▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,007,395▲8.0% | $1,962,188▲9.7% | $2,478,215▲14.3% | $2,970,451▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,859,111▲11.3% | $1,788,380▲0.5% | $2,167,264▲1.7% | $2,729,786▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,670,533▼9.4% | $1,779,554▼1.8% | $2,131,540▼5.4% | $2,663,920▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,843,442▲3.5% | $1,811,476▲1.3% | $2,254,136▲5.5% | $2,767,382▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,781,174▼9.4% | $1,787,492▲2.5% | $2,136,604▼5.6% | $2,672,221▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,965,681▲1.6% | $1,744,684▲6.4% | $2,262,704▼47.7% | $2,823,338▼41.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,934,598▲14.4% | $1,639,961▲2.4% | $4,330,433▲6.8% | $4,835,295▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,690,935 | $1,601,661▼2.3% | $4,055,721▲10.0% | $4,601,566▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,639,385▼15.8% | $3,685,992▲2.8% | $4,238,685▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,946,044▲10.4% | $3,586,413▼3.1% | $4,223,600▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,763,059 | $3,700,997 | $4,344,863 | 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 · $397K total
20 grants to United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County totaling $397K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,701 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $114,150 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $34,494 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Upmc | Sponsorships of various programs/events | 2023 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $32,224 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $20,206 |
| Dickinson College | Emergency fund | 2020 | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Disaster relief | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $8,650 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $8,650 |
| Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund | Pennsylvania eitc scholarships | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Dickinson College | Emergency fund | 2019 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1552261, based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County's EIN?
- United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1552261.
- How much revenue does United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County report?
- United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County reported $1,868,003 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County (EIN 23-1552261) 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.