Ethics and Accountability

United Way of Marion County understands the importance of ongoing organizational excellence and accountability. The administrative and fundraising costs of operating United Way are approximately 15 percent, meaning that 85 percent of all contributions go to fund health and human services and community solutions. We do not charge partner programs membership fees to receive funding through the annual campaign managed by this organization.

View our Latest Annual Report

View our 2020 Form 990

View our 2019 Form 990

Donor Privacy Policy

United Way values the trust its donors place in the organization and adheres'S to the highest standards in gathering, using, and safeguarding donor information. This includes all of the donor's personal and gift information.

The information we collect
When you choose to give to United Way of Marion County, you complete a pledge form that asks you to provide us with your name, address, e-mail address, and pledge information.
 
United Way of Marion County will not rent, trade, sell, or share any information about its donors.
 
Access to information
United Way employees who may access your information to perform pledge processing and administrative functions are prohibited from disclosing your information to third parties. Names printed in United Way recognition materials are a matter of public record. If you do not want your name to appear, please indicate your gift as anonymous.
 
Organizations that provide operational or other support services to us must also agree to safeguard your information in strict compliance with our privacy policy.
 
Why do we collect this information?
Your relationship with United Way is voluntary and confidential. We use your information to send you acknowledgement of your gift and information we think you may find of interest about United Way. If you do not wish to receive such communications, you may let us know at any time by contacting United Way of Marion County.
 
Our commitment to data security
We have established procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information. Firewalls prevent outside parties from accessing our database, and internal United Way access to the database is restricted to authorized individuals.
 
Code of Ethics
United Way of Marion County (hereafter referred to as United Way) is a leader in local philanthropy that benefits human services and serves as a major resource for local non-profit organizations.
 
Throughout Marion County, United Way has earned public trust, nurtured through years of ethical, honest and responsible charitable service to the community. The continued success of United Way depends upon maintaining these high standards of performance, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
 

To read our Code of Ethics

 

Solicitation Disclaimer A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH214) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT www.fdacs.gov/consumerservices OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Agency Donation Disclaimer It is the policy of United Way of Marion County to deduct 14.25% for fundraising, pledge processing, and uncollectable costs from designated contributions to affiliated and unaffiliated agencies. All agencies must provide evidence of compliance with the Patriot Act in order to receive any designated contribution(s).
Donor Privacy United Way of Marion County uses donor information only to confirm gifts, send information on how gifts are invested, and for accurate tracking. We do not share individual donor information (unless requested to do so by the donor) or sell donor information. Names printed in the United Way of Marion County recognition materials are a matter of public record. If you do not want your name to appear, please indicate on this form that you wish to remain anonymous.
Tax Deduction Notice Your gift is tax-deductible. Please follow the IRS Tax Guidelines. Taxpayers who wish to deduct contributions made through payroll deduction must retain a pay stub, Form W-2, or other documents furnished by the employer that shows the total amount withheld for payment to charity, along with the pledge card.