Where the Money Goes

United Way is committed to making sure that your contributions are used effectively and responsibly. Experienced local volunteers work with United Way staff to:

• keep costs down so that low overhead ensures that your contribution is helping the most people in need,
• determine the areas of service that will meet the critical needs in our community,
• distribute funding to agencies and programs with proven results, and
• make sure that you can see that your hard-earned contribution is making an impact.

Low Overhead

At our United Way, 88 cents of every dollar raised by United Way goes directly to programs and services with only 12 cents going to administrative costs. The National Charity Information Bureau considers 40% to be an acceptable overhead figure, so you can be sure that United Way is handling your hard-earned contribution efficiently.

Overhead is kept low by the participation of hundreds of volunteers, who are key figures in all aspects of United Way operations.