United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
80% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadeplhia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1991, with $27,028,337 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
1800 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadeplhia, PA, 19103 EIN 23-1556045 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$27.0M
▲ 16.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$25.2M
Net assets
$103.1M
Employees
52
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $10 to raise $100
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. For United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: 80% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · +7% 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 Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: 49 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
End intergenerational poverty in our region by harnessing, leveraging and strategically investing the collective power of donors, advocates and volunteers.
What they do
Community resiliency - the impact fund helps our neighbors meet their most basic needs - food, shelter and safety.
Financial empowerment - the impact fund empowers individuals and families to save more by building foundations for lifelong financial stability including financial literacy and asset development.
Career pathways - the impact fund empowers working adults to earn more by building foundations for lifelong financial stability including job skills.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1800 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadeplhia, PA, 19103
- City
- Philadeplhia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $71.4M (FY2013) to $27.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $10.8MNet assets $103.1M
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$113.9M
Total liabilities
$10.8M
Net assets
$103.1M
Salaries & benefits
$6.1M
24% of expenses
Board members
30
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,028,337▲16.7% | $25,244,739▼11.1% | $103,086,718▲2.2% | $113,880,133▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,154,345▼0.4% | $28,388,825▼7.1% | $100,839,878▲2.7% | $114,678,858▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $23,240,167▼64.1% | $30,549,248▼10.2% | $98,178,595▼15.4% | $111,398,154▼20.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $64,689,585▲81.5% | $34,038,026▼12.2% | $116,010,816▲38.0% | $139,410,618▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $35,636,626▼10.9% | $38,781,020▼2.4% | $84,035,798▼2.5% | $101,162,877▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $40,006,130▼23.3% | $39,720,330▼12.6% | $86,151,270▲1.8% | $107,321,207▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,159,856▼10.9% | $45,460,508▼17.0% | $84,647,859▲11.9% | $106,085,350▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,538,450▼14.0% | $54,760,106▼17.4% | $75,677,147▲6.7% | $102,965,625▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $68,080,678▲1.7% | $66,285,322▼2.7% | $70,929,846▲3.9% | $103,720,976▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $66,931,834▼6.3% | $68,109,124▼3.2% | $68,276,757▼2.1% | $102,752,143▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $71,427,572 | $70,375,278▲0.9% | $69,719,894▲8.2% | $104,001,211▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $69,722,972▲24.5% | $64,433,485▲15.1% | $99,148,936▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,019,343▲5.2% | $55,980,746▲34.8% | $85,308,165▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $53,273,143 | $41,534,199 | $71,535,410 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: William A Golderer — $449,831 (1.78% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A Golderer | President & Ceo | 37.5 | $449,831 |
| Amy Leichner | Chief Financial Officer | 37.5 | $243,486 |
| Tabitha Jenkins | General Counsel & Chief People Officer | 37.5 | $232,764 |
| Michael Banks | Executive Director & Senior Advisor | 37.5 | $228,086 |
| Kate Houstoun | Chief Impact Officer | 37.5 | $209,801 |
| Erika Joy Erb | Chief Marketing & Communications Officer | 37.5 | $173,412 |
| Kelly Shannon Woodland | Managing Director, Leadership Equity | 37.5 | $164,243 |
| Elizabeth Torres | Managing Director, Accounting | 37.5 | $149,281 |
| Andrea A Anderson | Chief Knowledge Officer (thru 09/2023) | 37.5 | $148,460 |
| Jennifer R Larkin | Chief Development Officer | 37.5 | $146,030 |
| Melissa Culp | Managing Director, Business Operations | 37.5 | $143,823 |
| Alexander Hoffmaster | Director, Major & Principal Giving | 37.5 | $119,294 |
| Jennifer Egmont | Director, Engagement & Communications | 37.5 | $116,427 |
| Ann Arena | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chekemma Fulmore-townsend | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christen Woods | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Claire Greenwood | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dalila Wilson-scott | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel P Bauder | Board Member (as of 07/2023) | 1 | — |
| Dennis Pullin | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bdo USA LLP | Accounting Services | $251,646 |
| Guidehouse Inc | Professional Services | $245,845 |
| Diverseforce LLC | Consulting Services | $180,054 |
| Envoy Advisory LLC | Consulting Services | $180,000 |
| Brownstone Public Relations | Marketing Services | $173,000 |
Grants received · $38.7M total
183 grants to United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey totaling $38.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $332,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $291,930 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Various | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Special initiatives of specific need | 2024 | $78,973 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $40,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2024 | $30,358 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Matching gift | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,871 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $11,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,460 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $1,019,941 |
Grants made · $14.1M in FY2023
128 grants totaling $14.1M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Operating grant | $2,088,769 |
| Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance | Operating grant | $1,496,091 |
| African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc | Operating grant | $1,030,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Operating grant | $1,025,000 |
| Campaign For Working Families | Operating grant | $921,000 |
| Utility Emergency Services Fund | Operating grant | $576,000 |
| Community Legal Services Inc | Donor designation/operating grant | $569,414 |
| Drexel University | Operating grant | $512,408 |
| Philadelphia Lawyers For Social Equity | Operating grant | $399,166 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley | Operating grant | $395,250 |
| Beech Community Services | Operating grant | $300,000 |
| Villanova University | Operating grant | $240,714 |
| Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp | Operating grant | $172,500 |
| Urban League of Philadelphia | Operating grant | $165,000 |
| Nj 211 Partnership A Nj Nonprofit Corporation | Operating grant | $160,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1556045, based in Philadeplhia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's EIN?
- United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1556045.
- How much revenue does United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey report?
- United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey reported $27,028,337 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's spending goes to programs?
- United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's latest Form 990 is $449,831, paid to William A Golderer (President & Ceo).
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Data for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (EIN 23-1556045) 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.