Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Equity is the foundation of our work, from our investment of community resources to our interactions with the public. We define equity as the presence of justice and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. We commit to equality as a core value and practice to advance our mission of connecting people, resources, and organizations to create a thriving community for everyone. Our mission compels us to prioritize historically marginalized and systematically excluded people. It is necessary to focus on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, as well as other intersectional identities, to end the historical, social and systematic inequalities that exist in our county.
United Way of Adams County, Inc. recognizes the value of inclusiveness by encouraging the full participation of all individuals in fulfilling its mission of mobilizing people in our community to care for one another. United Way of
Adams County, Inc. recognizes the strengths of a diverse society of different individuals, cultures and perspectives whose knowledge, skills and talents enrich us as a people. United Way of Adams County, Inc. encourages inclusion of diverse members of our community in its operations and decision-making.
- Originally adopted by the Board of Directors on December 18, 2001
- Reviewed by the Board of Directors in March 2024
The United Way of Adams County, Inc., holds itself to the highest degree of accountability and transparency. To ensure access to information, the organization makes its annual audits and IRS 990 tax forms available to the public. If you have questions concerning information in these documents, please call the office.
Annual Audit: Our audit is conducted annually in accordance with auditing standards accepted in the United States. According to their findings, the audits below present fairly in all respects the financial position of United Way of Adams County.
IRS Form 990: The Form 990 is the annual information return for organizations exempt from federal income tax. It is a public document that provides a source of useful information about a nonprofit organization's financial and charitable activities. The Form 990 is also a regulatory document used by the IRS to monitor the nonprofit organization for its compliance with tax law. Information contained in the form includes a summary of the organization's activities, assets, receipts, expenditures and compensation of directors, officers and certain employees.
Donor and Data Privacy Policy
United Way of Adams County cares deeply about the trust our donors place in us. That's why our Board of Directors is adopting a Donor Privacy Policy. This policy puts into writing what we have practiced for many years. We believe this policy strongly aligns with our core values of Leadership, Partnership, Responsiveness, Integrity and Good Governance.
Here's some important highlights from our donor privacy policy.
• We will never trade, share or sell donor personal data. We never have, and we never will.
• United Way employees are required to sign a confidentiality statement as a condition of employment.
• Designations: If a donor chooses to direct a portion of their donation to another United Way or agency, we provide your name, address, employer, and designation amount to the organization receiving your donation. Designation information will not be shared with the donor’s employer. Donors have the option to remain anonymous when making their donation.
• We publish the names of Leadership donors (gifts of $500 or more) in our Annual Report. Donors may opt out at any time by contacting us or by ticking the box on their pledge form.
For more information or questions, contact Amanda Goings, Director of Administration at 217-222-5020.
Annual Report
United Way of Adams County’s Annual Report showcases our comprehensive approach to actively listening and responding to local needs and challenges facing our community. This would not be possible without the dedication of our staff, partner organization staff, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of loyal donors who support the mission to inspire, unite, and empower the people of Adams County to reach their full human potential.
Each annual report recognizes the accomplishments of those who support United Way by working together with neighbors and sharing ideas and innovations to strengthen local resilience and advance health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the most recent annual report, audit, or 990, please call the UWAC office at 217-222-5020.
Click the link to view a report