Funding
For over 70 years, United Wayof the Inland Valleys has mobilized and supported local 501(c) (3) organizations that provide services that focus on the most critical issues in our community. These non-profit organizations are selected and screened by carefully trained volunteer review teams to insure that each organization funded provides programs that address these local needs and produce measurable outcomes. None of these organizations are chosen based on religious affiliation or political stance.
There are 1,100 United Way organizations across the country each run independently.United Way of the Inland Valleys is a local, independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization governed by community leaders who make decisions for raising and distributing funds in our community. United Way of the Inland Valleys is not a chapter or franchise of United Wayof America or any other United Way. It is a licensee of United Wayof America , empowered to use the name and logo of United Way. In all other aspects, it is an independent non-profit corporation responsible for its own decisions and actions. Each United Wayhas a volunteer board that chooses to fund non-profit organizations that address the needs in their individual communities.
Each spring United Way volunteers from Western Riverside County review and evaluate all affiliated agencies. Policies and procedures will continue to be guided by their recommendations to the Board of Directors.
To volunteer for a United Wayaffiliated agency review team, contact United Way of the Inland Valleys.
Organizations funded by United Wayof the Inland Valleys are required to comply with and support all applicable laws concerning non-discrimination and shall have a written non-discrimination policy that is in compliance with the current laws. A list of organizations funded by United Way of the Inland Valleys can be obtained by logging on to our Web site at uwiv.org.
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Designations
In addition, United Way of the Inland Valleys provides, but does not encourage, limited donor choice, which allows contributors the opportunity to direct their gifts to or away from non-profit organizations they may or may not favor. Designations are limited to health and human organizations that hold a valid 501(c)3 status with the IRS. United Way of the Inland Valleys cannot or will not influence the personal decisions of donors to give to a qualified non-profit organization of their choice. In an effort to meet the needs of our local region first, donors who wish to designate to agencies that are not members or partners of United Way of the Inland Valleys or another recognized United Way, are asked to give 50% of their to donation to our local Community Care Fund. UWIV will process and send the remainder to the designated non-profit organization as requested. (This policy does not apply to national corporations who provide donor choice through their workplace campaign.)
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Mission
The mission of United Way of the Inland Valleys is building community resources to improve life in Riverside County. United Way of the Inland Valleys philosophy is to remain neutral with regard to any and all religious and political issues. By doing so, we are able to help more people in need in our community.
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Funding of the Boy Scouts
To date, a small percentage of the 1100 United Ways across the country have withdrawn funding from their local Boy Scout organizations. All United Ways are separate and autonomous organizations, with governance and funding decisions entirely the responsibility of local volunteers. Consequently, the policies adopted by one communitys United Way have no effect on other communities.
The Boy Scouts of America has been a United Way of the Inland Valleys member agency in good standing for many years. The recent Supreme Court ruling that upholds the membership and leadership criteria of the Boy Scouts in no way affects existing funding commitments.
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Pro-choice/Pro-life
The pro-choice/pro-life debate is a controversial and potentially divisive subject.
It is essential that United Way not participate in this debate on issues of morality if it is to sustain the community consensus required to be effective. United Way can best serve Riverside County if it is kept outside a pro-choice/pro-life debate.
United Way of the Inland Valleys supports hundreds of services in our community through its annual priority funding process. None of these organizations provide abortions, nor are there plans to fund organizations that engage in this practice.
United Way's limited donor choice program allows contributors the opportunity to direct their gifts to or away from agencies they may or may not favor. United Way cannot, however, influence the personal decisions of donors to give to a qualified non-profit health and human services organization of their choice.
People working together for a common purpose are at the heart of United Way's mission of helping. Leaders of factions on both sides of the pro-choice/pro-life issue must recognize this fact and respect United Way's obligation to remain outside the debate. By doing so, United Way is able to help more people.
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Stance on Political Issues
The philosophy of United Way of the Inland Valleys is to remain neutral with regard to any and all political issues.
Therefore, we take no position with specific partisan propositions, bills, measures or candidates for political office. We will not influence our employees, partners or volunteers to vote for or against any issues or candidates.
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