United Way Membership Accountability

Marshfield Area United Way is a 501(c)3 organization governed by local volunteers to advance the common good of our community. As a member of United Way Worldwide we are required to complete strict certification of membership on an annual basis. Some of these requirements are as follows:

Undergo an annual audit of our books by a certified independent public auditor. The annual audit must comply with generally accepted auditing standards.

Marshfield Area United Way files IRS Form 990 annually within specified time-frame.

Submit on an annual basis to the United Way Worldwide a report of resources generated including all fundraising, in-kind donations and revenue from special events. United Way Worldwide requires that this report be completed according to established policy and submitted within specified time-frame.