About Us

Our Mission

United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.

United Way seeks to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.

We value diversity and strive to advance equity, inclusion, and access for all. 

In order to fulfill our mission, we’re working to ensure our leadership and staff reflect the communities we serve around the world, that we are intentional about co-creating solutions to community challenges, and that we apply an inclusive lens to everything we do, so that every person in every community has access to the opportunities they need to thrive.
 
UWWC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to the principle of diversity. We therefore:
  • Value, champion, and embrace diversity in all aspects of United Way activities. 
  • Support equal employment opportunity programs at both UWWC and its partners.
  • Refuse to engage in or tolerate any form of harassment.
  • Will not engage in any unlawful discriminatory practice.

We envision a world where every person in every community is thriving. 

From strengthening local resilience to advancing healthy communities, youth opportunities, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.

We Live United against acts of injustice, divisiveness, and violence based on race or ethnicity across the nation. Acts that contribute to racism, social inequality, and injustice are abhorrent and do not align with our leadership, board of directors, staff, and volunteers' values. 

Be kind. Be the one. Live United.

Accountability

United Way of Washington County, MD, is governed and managed by volunteer committees that carefully oversee its operations, so more donor dollars help people in our community.  Donated support helps provide basic needs, prevent abuse & neglect, care for our children, adults, and mentally disabled, provide health and mental health care, and provide positive alternatives for our youth.   We are accountable for our efforts.  We continually evaluate programs and administrative policies for effectiveness.

Financial statements

The United Way has developed comprehensive requirements for the completion of audited financial statements. They are intended to create a uniform set of standards for all United Ways to follow when preparing audited financial statements, ensuring consistency and transparency from each United Way. The requirements are based on current best practices in our industry and on generally accepted accounting principles and the Financial Accounting Standards Board's requirements. The United Way system has also developed requirements for completing the IRS Form 990 that clarify areas of ambiguity and establish a single United Way standard for the 990, even though the IRS allows several different approaches. 

We exceed the standards for efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

  • We disclose our annual audit findings conducted by the independent firm Albright Crumbacker Moul & Itell, LLC.
  • We protect donor contributions to other nonprofits by verifying each agency's IRS eligibility.
     

2025 Charity Navigator Rating

United Way of Washington County, Maryland, Inc. has been evaluated by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, and earned a 100% Four-Star Rating! This is the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. 

Charity Navigator’s third-party accreditation validates our organization’s operational excellence.

This milestone achievement for United Way of Washington County, Maryland, Inc. couldn’t have happened without you and your support. Thank you for being part of our family as contributors, funders, and volunteers. Your trust and support helps us make a difference for the community we serve.  

You can learn more about Charity Navigator and our rating here: https://charitynavigator.org/ein/520691704. 

Thank you for being an integral part of our mission!

 

 

 

 

2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

We have earned a 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency! You can check out our nonprofit profile to keep up to date with our impact. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-0691704

Keep this link handy; we want to make sure you always have the information you need to support our work with trust and confidence.

  

2025 UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED

Every year, each United Way must adhere to a set of standards and requirements set by United Way Worldwide. To utilize the United Way name and brand, United Ways must complete these membership standards. United Way of Washington County, MD, has completed all reporting requirements for United Way Worldwide and has been granted membership in their international organization. Categories reviewed included fiscal responsibility, governance, campaign policies, and success and community investments.

To view a complete list of the Worldwide requirements, visit their page here.