Accountability

​Accountability is a foundation of any successful and respected nonprofit organization. It is the obligation to accept responsibility for one’s actions and decisions and to take ownership of results – regardless of outcomes. For the Tri-County Kentucky United Way, this means being accountable to our donors, community partners, program participants, and our local communities. It means transparency, financial effectiveness and efficiency, ethical conduct, legal compliance, and responsiveness to stakeholder feedback. Accountability matters to our United Way so that we can be seen as a reliable and trusted partner to all.

Governance

Each United Way is independently governed by a local volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board currently consists of 14 local individuals that represent the counties that we serve. The Board sets the direction and strategy of the organization (ensures effective planning, mission and purpose, reviews strategic plan and bylaws), ensures adequate resources (staff, board, finances) and provides oversight (supports and evaluates Executive Director, protects assets and provides financial oversight, and ensures legal and ethical integrity). 

Financial

We recognize that with every dollar received comes with the responsibility of transparency and accountability. We maintain financial controls and policies to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and prudence. Our Board of Directors reviews financial reports monthly. We publish our IRS Form 990 that is completed each year.

Strategic Planning

We have created our strategic plan for 2025 – 2030, which guides our work, defines a vision for the future, and outlines goals, actions, and resources. 

Grant Awards

Our Board of Directors review all grant applications, conduct site visits / phone interviews with programs, and make final decisions on which programs will be funded in a given year. 

Funded Programs

We request information on each of the funded programs through the grant application process, as well as through program reporting twice a year. We obtain data, stories, and outcomes that show the impact that is being made within our local communities through our funded partners.

Membership Certification

Annually, all United Ways certify adherence to United Way Worldwide's standards for financial reporting, governance, ethics, policy, and operations. This allows us to remain a member of the overall United Way system, providing us with use of the United Way logo, access to training, donations from other United Ways and companies, and collaboration and support through our state associations. Tri-County Kentucky United Way has successfully completed membership requirements annually and has adhered to all standards.

Stakeholder Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the work that we do. Suggestions and concerns can be provided to us at [email protected] or through FB Messenger.

Mission Areas

Healthy Community
Financial Security
Youth Opportunity
Community Resiliency
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