Where Does $100 to United Way Go (2023)?
United Way is one of the most recognizable charitable organizations in the United States and throughout the world. In the United States, “United Way” generally refers to United Way Worldwide (formerly United Way of America) and/or one of the 1,200 local offices in 37 countries and territories that operate as separate 501 (c) (3)’s.
United Way Worldwide (UWW) is the leadership and support organization for the whole United Way network. Each organization collects funds and makes grants to local organizations, and also contributes a portion of the revenue collected to UWW to support oversight operations and grants. UWW, in turn, also makes grants back to member United Way member organizations. In other words, UWW is the management, leadership, and support organization for the 1,200 local offices.
So, if you made a $100 donation to UWW in 2023 and want to know how your donation was used, the short answer is UWW spent $127 for every $100 received – an overspend that amounted to $14 million in 2023. $96 out of every $100 was spent on organization expenses (primarily compensation and fees for services including consultants while $31 out of every $100 was used for grants. Read more 
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