Church Women United in Illinois
Church Women United in Illinois (CWUIL) is the state chapter of the national organization Church Women United, founded in 1941. It is an ecumenical movement of interdenominational Christian women from diverse racial, ethnic, age, and economic backgrounds working toward the betterment of communities and women's full potential in society. With 30 units throughout Illinois in 2024, CWUIL engages in ecumenical assemblies, area institutes, regional events, and participates in annual activities focused on peace, justice, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Church Women United in Illinois at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,405,860
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $299,909
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $287,363
- +148.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $160,396
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Church Women United in Illinois funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Church Women United in Illinois gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $287K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dentmon Center Carbondale, IL | Further Exmt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cu Home Sweet Home Champaign, IL | Further Exmt Purpose | $8,500 |
| Community Care Center Chicago, IL | Further Exmt Purpose | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,405,860 | $299,909 | $160,396 | — | — | $287,363 |
| 2024 | $2,266,347 | $154,246 | $179,585 | — | — | $115,553 |
| 2023 | $2,291,686 | $98,597 | $129,404 | — | — | $85,384 |
| 2022 | $2,322,493 | $94,486 | $280,354 | $26,500 | 3 | $61,198 |
| 2021 | $2,508,361 | $403,033 | $775,508 | $286,882 | 18 | $383,130 |
| 2020 | $2,880,836 | $267,681 | $571,898 | $251,723 | 12 | $221,539 |
| 2019 | $3,185,053 | $222,699 | $660,278 | $207,744 | 9 | $176,945 |
About Church Women United in Illinois
Based on IRS filings
Church Women United in Illinois is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Centralia, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $287K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Church Women United in Illinois is led by Vicki K. Young, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vicki K. Young
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Delores Singleton-Stewart
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Doris Guest
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edna Holloway
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elnora P. Hamb
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mattie Seward
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Angella Lewis
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ginger Sandrers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Vernetta Caffey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Haywood-Benson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Norma Borgmann
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rita L. Smith
Vice President
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Claranne Perkins (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ethel Bassett (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Joyce Elliott (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Minnie Robinson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Annette Campbell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Viola Lewis (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Vickie Powell-Bass (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Bray (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jacqui Davis Minor (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Janet Lockhart-Johnson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Rosie Ford (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kelly Shelton (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Elaine Bailey-Johnson (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Belvia Strickland (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Hugh (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mazell Taylor (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patti Polk (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Alice Staley (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Gleghorn (2019) — Director
- Former: Jewell Perkins (2019) — Director
- Former: Lee Gibbs (2019) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Burtin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Church Women United in Illinois
How large is Church Women United in Illinois?
Church Women United in Illinois reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What is Church Women United in Illinois?
Church Women United in Illinois is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Centralia, IL. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Church Women United in Illinois operate?
Church Women United in Illinois has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio.
What is Church Women United in Illinois's EIN?
Church Women United in Illinois's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6064951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
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