Financial Accountability

United Way of Story County takes the role as a trusted community leader very seriously. UWSC has a long and proud tradition of high standards of accountability. 
 
UWSC has a stringent system of checks and balances to make certain operations are in sound fiscal shape. The operating budget and community funding decisions are reviewed and approved by volunteer committees, including the Board of Directors. Independent CPA firm Schnurr and Company conducts the annual audit, which is then reviewed by the volunteer Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. UWSC follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Audit and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations to ensure financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Information about how donations are used is openly provided and questions are welcomed regarding these topics.
 
United Way Worldwide's membership requirements, since their approval in 1999, have included basic standards for United Way's financial accountability. Specifically, United Way's shall:
  • Be recognized as exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as well as from corresponding provisions of other applicable state, local or foreign laws or regulations and file IRS Form 990 annually in a timely manner.
  • Have an annual audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant whose examination complies with generally accepted accounting standards and GAAP.

 

Financial Accountability

 

Disbursements are made in the areas of health, education, and financial stability.  These could be allocations through ASSET to fund nearly 90 core programs at our 32 partner agencies or grants to partner agencies and other groups working in these areas. Grants are reviewed by the allocations committee on a regular basis throughout the year.
 
Community betterment includes United Way’s community impact work and flagship programs like Women United and Wheels for Work, as examples, and also the collaborations like Story County Reads, Analysis of Social Services Team (ASSET), Food Pantry Collaboration, Hunger Collaboration, Mental Health/Criminal Justice Task Force, Transportation Collaboration, Story County Alliance for Philanthropy, and Story County Quality of Life Alliance.
 

 

United Way of Story County has received the highest external ratings from multiple sources. Please view our profiles on Charity Navigator and Guidestar.