Financial Accountability

It is a common misconception that United Ways across the country are local chapters of United Way of America. In fact, United Way of Central New Mexico is one of 1,268 United Ways nationwide. Each is independently incorporated and entirely governed by local volunteers. The money raised in each of these communities is for local programs in that area. In central New Mexico, United Way raises and distributes funds to help the most vulnerable people in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia counties.

We want you to be aware of the checks and balances which safeguard your donation to United Way of Central New Mexico. We not only have an extensive set of checks and balances, we also post our entire audit and our IRS 990 annually on our website. Few charitable organizations do this. In addition to having historically clean audits, UWCNM consistently receives the highest positive rating given by the Better Business Bureau for our accountability and transparency.

As a public trust we must be completely open about our business with our donors, our volunteers, the press, and the general public. Our integrity must be set and sustained at the highest level. We must operate above reproach. United Ways and other charities who do not meet this standard can create great harm to organizations like our own. Unfortunately, we are sometimes put in a position where we are asked to answer for their wrong doings.

We invite you to take a closer look at our accountability safeguards. It may help answer any questions you may have. For more information call us at 247-3671 or send an email to Lisa Pillar, Chief Financial Officer, UWCNM. See our Financial Accountability Safeguards.

The following documents have been approved by UWCNM's Board of Directors:

2009 Audit
Federal Tax Form 990
2008-09 Funds Disposition Plan
501(c)3 Determination Letter
United Way Finance Committee

Our Policies:
United Way of Central New Mexico Social Action and Non-Discrimination Policies
United Way of Central New Mexico Code of Ethics