What is United Ways overhead?
A vast network of volunteers and the simplicity of payroll deduction keep the administrative expenses low. The percentage varies dependent on many things, but the biggest impact on overhead costs is the amount of money raised for the community. UWMC has a very low overhead expense of 20%. This figure includes both administrative and fundraising costs. Although the Better Business Bureau guideline is that up to 35% spent on overhead is acceptable, UWMC employs a far more conservative approach and consistently achieves a much lower expenditure on overhead.
