Changing lives in Central Indiana

For more than 90 years, United Way of Central Indiana has supported innovative, practical and efficient agencies and programs in order to address local needs.

Our mission

United Way of Central Indiana helps people learn more, earn more and lead safe and healthy lives. We do this by focusing on four priorities: education, income, health and
basic needs.

Diversity statement

United Way of Central Indiana believes in fairness and equality and recognizes the value of inclusiveness by encouraging the full participation of all individuals in fulfilling its mission of helping to sustain vital human services for those who need help most while reducing such needs for future generations. United Way of Central Indiana recognizes the strength of diversity which acknowledges and celebrates a society of different individuals, cultures and perspectives whose knowledge, skills and talents enrich and strengthen us as a people. United Way of Central Indiana believes in and practices equal opportunity in its operations, community engagement, employment and decision-making and encourages inclusion of diverse members of our community.
(Diversity statement adopted by the United Way of Central Indiana Board in May 2007)

Vision & Values

History 

We’ve been meeting local needs since 1918, when United Way of Central Indiana was founded as the War Chest. We’ve undergone several name changes since then, but our commitment to improving lives has never changed. Learn more about United Way’s history here in Central Indiana.

Leadership 

United Way of Central Indiana’s president and CEO is Ann D. Murtlow. The board of directors chair is Samuel L. Odle. Learn more about United Way’s staff leaders or read about our board of directors.

Accountability and Financials 

• 2012 Annual Report
• 2011 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2010 Annual Report (PDF)
• Form 990, June 2012 (PDF)
• 2008 Community Assessment
• Articles of Incorporation
• Bylaws
• Conflict of Interest Statement (PDF)
• Code of Ethics (PDF)

United Way Worldwide

United Way Worldwide is a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting changes in communities and people’s lives. United Way of America makes no policies for United Way of Central Indiana. It has membership requirements and sets standards of excellence for local United Ways.

United Way of Central Indiana operates in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. We have a local, volunteer board of directors and local volunteers. They identify, plan and carry out community-building and fundraising activities for health and human care solutions here in Central Indiana.

United Way of Central Indiana Whistleblower Information 

Whistleblower hotline: 877.344.1348 or click here. (The hotline is independently operated to help ensure confidentiality.)