The United Way of Gratiot County is not directly involved with formulation or influnce of public policy.
We would like to direct you to the United Way Association of Michigan that does have influence in policy making for the State government.
To enable the United Way of Gratiot County to increase knowledge the United Way of America provides information on current issues.
The United Way of Gratiot County is part of an international network of United Ways. Find out more about the International United Way's workings.
The United Way of Gratiot County is serious about public trust. We manage our donor funds in a professional and accountable manner.
Below you will find a description of our policies for your review.
Please also review our Annual Audit, IRS 990 Return, Privacy Policy, and Tax ID Letter 501(3)(c).
If you would like further explanations of any of these issues, please contact:
Sharon Fenton
Executive Director
United Way of Gratiot County
989-463-6245
The United Way of Gratiot County is one of 1,340 independently operated United Way organizations in our country. United Way's mission is to "Build a Better Community." We are a "community building" organization that raises funds through an annual campaign and invests financial and other resources in both short and long term solutions. We're governed by a volunteer board of directors who live and work in Gratiot County.
Our Services Include:
Gratiot County including Ashley, Perrinton, Middleton, Pompeii, Ithaca, Sumner, Wheeler, Breckenridge, St. Louis, Alma, and Riverdale.
The United Way system has guidelines for reporting campaign results and calculating overhead.
These guidelines are documented and detailed in the following publications:
Functional Expenses and Overhead Reporting Guidelines for United Way's Campaign Reporting and Spending Guidelines (available upon request).
These guidelines are under continual review and periodic assessment by both United Way of America and member United Way organizations. The chagning environment in which we work, coupled with donor requirements, warrants a continuously renewed dedication to standards that exceed public expectations.
United Way understands that donors are concerned about the cost of fundraising and other expenses. In that regard, United Way continually strives for efficiency without sacrificing service to the community.