To Apply for United Way of Walton County Agency Status

Agencies must meet the following basic requirements: 

  • Agency must be a registered 501(c)3 and have been in existence for three or more years.

  • Agency must fall within the United Way of Walton County Impact areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health, or Basic Needs.

  • Agency must have a Board of Directors (unpaid), with five or more members, that meets quarterly. 

  • Agency must provide services within Walton County, Georgia or surrounding area.

  • Agency must be annually registered with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office in the Charity Division and able to provide verification, unless state exempt.

  • Organization and program level budget information will be required. Agency must document total revenue of $50,000 or more, and administrative/overhead costs must be 30% or less.

  • Agency must provide an annual audit by an independent certified accountant and an IRS 990 tax form if total revenue exceeds $500,000; a financial review and 990 tax form for total revenues below $500,000; A 990 EZ Form is not acceptable.

  • Agency must provide ample and reasonable evidence to substantiate the need for its program, including outcome measurements.

  • The Agency’s Board of Directors must agree to follow United Way’s by-laws.

The application process for agency status opens on February 1 and closes on April 1 each year. 

If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Nguyen at gloria@unitedwayofwalton.org