Accountability
Our Accountability Statement To You
Your United Way has a responsibility to you, our donors, and to the entire community, to ensure that the dollars you entrust to us are invested in ways that produce the greatest measurable impact on lives, enabling our region to thrive. Our investment strategy unites a network of more than 70 partner organizations under a set of shared goals and ties our funding to the achievement of specific measurements, increasing our likelihood of driving substantial change in our region.
How Do You Know United Way Spends Your Money Wisely?
United Way’s Community Impact model assures the maximum effect your investment has on the lives of our neighbors. This careful process began with our Community Assessment in which Dutchess County’s unique and distinctive needs were determined. Your investment is directed to specific programs that fill the needs of our county: Providing Basic Needs, Promoting Financial Stability and Preparing Young Children for Success.
Financial Overview
| 2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | |
| Gross Receipts | $4,239,731 | $3,778,201 | $4,204,641 | $3,691,338 | $2,758,582 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $804,699 | $830,295 | $739,826 | $797,366 | $902,217 |
| Total Program Services | $3,282,837 | $2,994,613 | $3,045,829 | $2,400,725 | $1,713,728 |
Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics is the policy of UWDC and expresses fundamental values. Accordingly, this Code guides the conduct of all employees, volunteers and representatives of UWDC, and is intended to foster an environment that promotes ethical conduct in carrying out their responsibilities.
Click here to view our current IRS Form 990
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Click here to view our current Annual Report
Click here to view our conflict of interest statement
Click here to view our whistleblower policy
