Nonprofit · EIN 94-1646369
UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA
Tax-exempt · SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $25,099,810 | $25,545,816 | -$446,006 | $5,380,898 | $1,427,484 | $3,953,414 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $39,155,699 | $38,745,662 | $410,037 | $9,365,349 | $5,950,431 | $3,414,918 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,586,855
- of which government grants
- $20,890,262
- Membership dues
- $282,029
- Program service revenue
- $512,955
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,557,594
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $648,340
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,675,868
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,069,199
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $80,530
- Occupancy
- $2,913
- Travel
- $94,598
- Program services (functional)
- $24,071,741
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,347,413
- Fundraising (functional)
- $126,662
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,365,349
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,380,898
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,427,484
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,953,414
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,673,122
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,280,292
- Gross receipts
- $25,099,810
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER MANZO | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $314,877 | $42,492 |
| ALBERT CHAVEZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $219,150 | $31,722 |
| NALLELI S CONTRERAS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,840 | $16,860 |
| APPLE MUSNI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY OLMSTEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGE MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SASAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT CHAVEZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $215,815 | $18,306 |
| PETER MANZO | PRESIDENT CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $206,502 | $20,070 |
| APPLE MUSNI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY OLMSTEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFAN BRADLEY TO SEP 2023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGE MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WALKER FROM SEP 2023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SASAKI FROM DEC 2023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1107 FAIR OAKS AVENUE STE 12, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3311
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALBERT CHAVEZ, 1107 FAIR OAKS AVENUE STE 12, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
- Signed the 990
- ALBERT CHAVEZ, CFO
- Phone
- (213) 808-6227
- Website
- WWW,UNITEDWAYSCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FOUMBERG JUNEJA ROCHER & CO PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1646369 or by the name UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA (UWCA) IMPROVES THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY ENHANCING AND COORDINATING THE COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK OF CALIFORNIA'S UNITED WAYS.
Program accomplishments
- USDA FOOD AND FARMWORKERS RELIEF PROGRAM: UNDER THE USDA'S FOOD AND FARMWORKERS RELIEF PROGRAM, UWCA PARTNERED WITH 16 LOCAL UNITED WAYS TO DISTRIBUTE $600 PAYMENTS TO FOOD AND FARMWORKERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AS CONSIDERATION FOR THEIR CONTINUING TO WORK THROUGH THE PERIOD OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS RELIEF TO MORE THAN 38,000 INDIVIDUALS, MANY OF WHOM ARE OUTSIDE THE REACH OF ORDINARY SOCIAL SERVICES. GRANTS WERE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ALSO TO AGENCIES THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE OUTREACH AND DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS.Expenses $18,284,722 · grants $19,413,142
- CAL EITC. UNDER THE CALIFORNIA EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAM (CAL EITC), UWCA PARTNERED WITH 13 LOCAL UNITED WAYS, LUTHERAN SERVICES, ONELA, AND JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH TO ENABLE OUR THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS TO RECEIVE OVER $46 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS.Expenses $1,401,498 · grants $100,922
- 2-1-1: PARTNERING WITH 8 LOCAL UNITED WAYS AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL PARTNERS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ACCESS FOR 96% OF CALIFORNIANS TO THE 2-1-1 NETWORK. THIS PROVIDES CALIFORNIANS WITH TRAINED CALL CENTER STAFF WHO OFFER SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESS TO AVAILABLE SERVICES FOR SHELTER, FOOD, MEDICAL SERVICES AND EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY SERVICES.Expenses $1,166,676 · grants $43,530
- FTPA PROGRAM. UNDER THE CALIFORNIA FREE TAX PREPARATION AASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FTPA), UWCA PARTNERED WITH 13 LOCAL UNITED WAYS, LUTHERAN SERVICES, ONELA, AND JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIVERY OF OVER 76,000 FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS, SAVING CALIFORNIANS OVER $6 MILLION IN TAX PREPARATION FEES.Expenses $1,060,075 · revenue $512,955
- OTHER PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO THE LARGER PROGRAMS MENTIONED ABOVE, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED 27 OTHER PROGRAMS, PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES. THUS PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND PROVIDING WORKSHOPS FOR CALIFORNIANS TO ASSIST THEM IN ACCESSING SERVICES.Expenses $2,158,770
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1646369
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,380,898
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,099,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $25,099,810 | $25,545,816 | $5,380,898 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $39,155,699 | $38,745,662 | $9,365,349 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,982,663 | $5,003,536 | $5,614,193 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-1646369).
Questions about UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA is 94-1646369.
- Is UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALBERT CHAVEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $314,877 (PETER MANZO, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $25,099,810, expenses of $25,545,816 and total assets of $5,380,898 at year end.
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