United Way of Northeast Kentucky
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Way of Northeast Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ashland, Kentucky, registered in 1978, with $581,359 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2000 Carter Ave Ste D, Ashland, KY, 41101 EIN 61-6000060 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$581K
▲ 11.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$574K
Net assets
$1.8M
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Northeast Kentucky— 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 rating37 mo reserves · +1% 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 Northeast Kentucky: 37 mo reserves · +1% 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 Northeast Kentucky— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Northeast Kentucky: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 Carter Ave Ste D, Ashland, KY, 41101
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Kentucky
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $665K (FY2013) to $581K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $106KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$106K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $581,359▲11.5% | $574,225▼17.5% | $1,757,103▲4.1% | $1,863,005▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $521,279▲2.1% | $695,826▲7.2% | $1,687,482▼5.0% | $1,800,675▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $510,773▼47.3% | $648,986▼2.2% | $1,776,311▼17.5% | $1,790,518▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $968,761▲13.1% | $663,398▼30.7% | $2,152,445▲23.3% | $2,305,058▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $856,314▼7.5% | $957,828▲17.8% | $1,746,315▼1.1% | $2,086,876▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $925,444▲26.9% | $813,284▲22.8% | $1,765,614▲14.2% | $2,060,314▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $729,382▼9.7% | $662,363▼0.7% | $1,545,618▼1.5% | $1,758,456▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $807,577▼9.5% | $666,767▲16.8% | $1,568,822▲13.7% | $1,768,872▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $892,427▲4.6% | $570,975▼4.3% | $1,379,865▲33.0% | $1,570,618▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $852,949▲43.8% | $596,414▼27.7% | $1,037,821▲30.4% | $1,244,306▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $593,343▼10.7% | $824,942▼8.3% | $796,058▼22.6% | $1,191,225▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $664,621 | $899,624▲2.9% | $1,028,061▼17.1% | $1,415,247▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $874,158▲8.6% | $1,239,496▼5.5% | $1,586,733▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $804,763▼7.6% | $1,311,632▲6.6% | $1,629,770▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $870,525 | $1,230,392 | $1,600,303 | 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 · $415K total
14 grants to United Way of Northeast Kentucky totaling $415K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Development of food program in local school districts to fight hunger. support of annual fundraising drive for agency, | 2023 | $12,375 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $52,698 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $59,841 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $59,841 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign | 2021 | $33,230 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign | 2020 | $27,079 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign | 2019 | $11,629 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign | 2018 | $17,630 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign | 2017 | $25,302 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $75,000 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign | 2016 | $15,707 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $2,000 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign & sponsorship of 2 fundraising events | 2015 | $17,392 |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | Contribution to annual fundraising campaign, sponsorship of 2 fundraising events, & donation to support their 'spread the love-a-thon" | 2014 | $5,603 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Northeast Kentucky a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Northeast Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-6000060, based in Ashland, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Northeast Kentucky's EIN?
- United Way of Northeast Kentucky's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-6000060.
- How much revenue does United Way of Northeast Kentucky report?
- United Way of Northeast Kentucky reported $581,359 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Way of Northeast Kentucky have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Northeast Kentucky C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Way of Northeast Kentucky (EIN 61-6000060) 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.