NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY INC

EIN 75-0950126 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)

What they do

THE MISSION of THE NORTH TEXAS AREA UNITED WAY is to IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER of COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN IDENTIFYING and EVALUATING NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SYSTEMS of CARE to HELP SOLVE ISSUES and DEVELOPING INITIATIVES WHICH PRODUCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE RESULTS for CHILDREN and FAMILIES. NTAUW is A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS and SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS IMPROVING OUTCOMES RELATED to EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

93.21%of revenue went to mission work89.7% of expenses · Program services

1.91%of revenue went to fundraising1.8% of expenses

$103.89spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

8.78%of revenue went to management and office costs8.4% of expenses

$0.69in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $157,295 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $79,098 for CAROL MARLAR (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$4,039,230

Mission workProgram services$3,764,77293.21% of revenue89.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$354,5298.78% of revenue8.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$77,2241.91% of revenue1.8% of expenses

Total expenses$4,196,525103.89% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 89.7% mission · 8.4% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.89% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 90.3% mission · 8.2% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.60% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 8.0% management · 2.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.78% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.8% mission · 9.0% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.86% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 88.6% mission · 8.8% management · 2.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.07% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 86.8% mission · 10.7% management · 2.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.76% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 8.2% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 74.14% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 86.6% mission · 9.9% management · 3.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.47% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,039,230

Expenses$4,196,525

Annual shortfall $157,295 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$3,764,772 · 89.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$354,529 · 8.4% of expenses

Fundraising$77,224 · 1.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$4,039,230

Expenses$4,196,525

Assets$2,912,169

Income$4,106,480

Contributions$3,920,490

Mission work (program services)$3,764,772

Fundraising$77,224

Grants given$11,335,531

Average grant$92,159

Management and general$354,529

Executive compensation (total)$69,996

Stocks and bonds$1,777,143

Accounting fees$126,586

Investing fees$18,117

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CAROL MARLAREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $79,098

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (9)

CAROL MARLAREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AMBER REEDBOARD MEMBER

BRADEN WOODBOARD MEMBER

CINDY LAMBOARD MEMBER

GLEZARIE KEENBOARD MEMBER

LYDIA PELLIKANBOARD MEMBER

MICHELLE ALEXANDERBOARD CHAIR

PAUL REYESBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD HADDOXTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1955
Location: 3401 B ARMORY RD, WICHITA FALLS, TX 76302-1723
County: Wichita
In care of: RICHARD HADDOX
Primary officer: RICHARD HADDOX, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@ntauw.org Phone(940) 322-8638

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: April 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: EDGIN PARKMAN FLEMING & FLEMING PC
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes