United Way of Pasco County Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Land O’ Lakes, FL- United Way of Pasco County’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that United Way of Pasco County has earned this top distinction. According to Charity Navigator, only about a quarter of rated charities have received this distinction.
Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a 4-star rating. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings methodology. These Accountability & Transparency metrics, which account for 50 percent of a charity’s overall rating, reveal which charities operate in accordance with industry best practices and whether they are open with their donors and stakeholders.
“We are proud to announce that your organization has earned a 4-star rating. This is the highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies the United Way of Pasco County exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in their area of work” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets United Way of Pasco County apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.”
About United Way of Pasco County
Nestled between Hernando and Hillsborough counties, United Way of Pasco County is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to assisting its community members with issues related to health and human services. United Way of Pasco County focuses within 8 areas that have proven to be major areas of need in Pasco County. These focus areas include domestic violence and human trafficking, elder and child abuse, financial stability, homelessness, mental health, physical health, substance abuse recovery, and youth success and education. Through community donations and workplace giving campaigns, United Way of Pasco County awards funding from the Community Impact Grant to deserving non-profit, Pasco County based agencies providing services that align with the United Way of Pasco County mission. United Way of Pasco County also provides direct services through various programs such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program where volunteers help indigent taxpayers prepare their tax returns. Utility and rental financial assistance is offered through the Homeless Prevention Program and survivors of human sex and labor trafficking from all over the Tampa Bay region can seek housing assistance and other wrap around services though the Human Trafficking Transitional Housing Program.
To access any of these programs please call United Way of Pasco County’s 24/7 hotline by dialing 2-1-1. Please visit www.unitedwaypasco.org to learn more about the agency’s focus areas, currently funded partner agencies, and direct service programs.
About Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, www.charitynavigator.org, is the largest charity evaluator in America and its website attracts more visitors than all other charity rating groups combined. The organization helps guide intelligent giving by evaluating the Financial Health, Accountability, and Transparency of more than 8,000 charities. Charity Navigator accepts no advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiased evaluations, nor does it charge the public for this trusted data. As a result, Charity Navigator, a 501 (c) (3) public charity itself, depends on support from individuals, corporations and foundations that believe it provides a much-needed service to America’s charitable givers.
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