United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lafayette, Indiana, registered in 1957, with $6,014,102 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1114 E State St Suite 200, Lafayette, IN, 47905 EIN 35-0891621 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.0M
▲ 16.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.7M
Net assets
$8.4M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +5% 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 Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County: 18 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe 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 Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1114 E State St Suite 200, Lafayette, IN, 47905
- City
- Lafayette
- State
- Indiana
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.4M (FY2013) to $6.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.7MNet assets $8.4M
Operating margin
4.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.1M
Total liabilities
$3.7M
Net assets
$8.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,014,102▲16.7% | $5,717,639▼0.1% | $8,355,221▲7.7% | $12,097,080▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,154,051▼10.9% | $5,722,224▲2.3% | $7,756,570▼1.3% | $11,517,918▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,787,428▼27.5% | $5,595,062▼18.1% | $7,861,426▼10.5% | $11,576,736▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,982,899▲10.4% | $6,833,183▼0.6% | $8,781,905▲18.4% | $12,512,730▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,231,509▲32.8% | $6,871,109▲20.0% | $7,419,049▲12.3% | $10,984,926▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,446,816▼10.9% | $5,726,289▼5.8% | $6,606,457▲4.6% | $10,608,658▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,111,239▲11.1% | $6,079,219▼4.1% | $6,317,064▼6.8% | $10,208,295▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,502,635▼8.7% | $6,338,966▼0.5% | $6,777,932▼5.6% | $10,748,691▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,023,901▼2.5% | $6,367,673▲4.0% | $7,182,512▼0.4% | $11,114,875▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,177,410▼3.4% | $6,123,994▲8.9% | $7,212,474▼3.5% | $11,133,599▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,392,556▲17.3% | $5,625,894▲4.9% | $7,470,338▲5.2% | $11,398,237▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,449,410 | $5,364,681 | $7,097,776 | $11,156,680 | 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 · $5.7M total
82 grants to United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County totaling $5.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0891621, based in Lafayette, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County's EIN?
- United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0891621.
- How much revenue does United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County report?
- United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County reported $6,014,102 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Way of Greater Lafayette & Tippecanoe County (EIN 35-0891621) 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.