United Way Fox Cities Inc
United Way Fox Cities Inc is a public charity based in Menasha, Wisconsin. It supports local programs and initiatives addressing community needs, with its 2026–2027 annual grant cycle focused on immediate support and stabilizing essentials for people experiencing, or at risk of, hardship.
United Way Fox Cities Inc at a glance
In short: United Way Fox Cities Inc gave $7.0M across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $137K), mostly in Wisconsin. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,973,169
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $136,729
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,666
- Total assets
- $10,866,959
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (19 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way Fox Cities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
Phone: (920) 954-7210
Website: https://unitedwayfoxcities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way Fox Cities Inc
Who United Way Fox Cities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA Fox Cities ($571K). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
311 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 311 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026–2027 annual grant cycle covers Outagamie, Calumet, and Northern Winnebago counties. The 2025 grants listed in the filing went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way Fox Cities Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 51 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $141K; repeat grants $134K. How we count
Medians: $84K first-time, $98K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.3M (2021) to $7.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Fox Cities Appleton, WI | Program Operating Costs | $570,671 |
| Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Menasha, WI | Program Operating Costs | $514,129 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Appleton, WI | Program Operating Costs | $427,220 |
| VPI Inc Appleton, WI | Program Operating Costs | $375,071 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin Neenah, WI | Program Operating Costs | $336,740 |
| Pillars Appleton, WI | Program Operating Costs | $328,752 |
| Harbor House Domestic Abuse Program Appleton, WI | Program Operating Costs | $313,294 |
| Soar Fox Cities Inc Menasha, WI | Program Operating Costs | $288,544 |
| Catalpa - Path Appleton, WI | Program Operating Costs | $265,000 |
| Reach Counseling Services Inc Neenah, WI | Program Operating Costs | $254,111 |
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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 | $10,866,959 | $10,121,165 | $10,562,272 | $6,973,169 | 51 | $184,315 |
| 2024 | $11,741,117 | $10,819,349 | $12,801,884 | $7,461,261 | 67 | $653,291 |
| 2023 | $13,792,143 | $10,268,278 | $12,192,270 | $6,818,440 | 68 | $139,959 |
| 2022 | $16,186,120 | $10,302,524 | $10,551,678 | $7,019,900 | 68 | $305,710 |
| 2021 | $15,826,764 | $10,585,054 | $9,343,769 | $6,296,252 | 57 | $359,469 |
| 2020 | $13,917,204 | $9,611,887 | $9,752,849 | $6,770,297 | 60 | $169,664 |
| 2019 | $14,477,438 | $9,462,130 | $9,591,529 | $6,571,318 | 58 | $184,174 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to improve lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone.”
Its four impact areas are Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. For the 2026–2027 annual grant cycle, it says it will fund direct services under the first three areas. Priorities include responses to urgent crises—such as housing loss, violence, or sudden health needs—and ongoing access to essentials such as childcare, afterschool care, and mental health treatment. Programs primarily serving people who are stable and not at risk of crisis, including general wellness, enrichment, or recreational activities, are outside the stated scope.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of services represented in its grants. Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin describes its work as helping people lead healthy lives and build stronger families and communities. Pillars says it provides shelter, support, and solutions for community housing needs. Harbor House Domestic Abuse describes its work as offering safety and support to people in crisis and addressing domestic and sexual violence. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley says it aims to help young people realize their potential.
Grantmaking
The largest awards included $570,671 to YMCA Fox Cities, $514,129 to Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, and $427,220 to Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley. Other substantial awards included $375,071 to VPI Inc, $336,740 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin, and $328,752 to Pillars. The listed 2025 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Wisconsin.
For the 2026–2027 annual cycle, the Letter of Intent was required for all applicants; submitting one did not guarantee an invitation to apply. Only invited organizations may submit a full application. Eligible applicants must have an active volunteer board, be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and in good standing with Wisconsin, and serve the stated grant geography. The LOI period has closed. Deadline: The full application was due January 31, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim Bassett as chair, Dustin McClone as past chair, Wendy Rosploch as vice chair, Sue Vanden Broek as secretary, and Amy Van Straten as treasurer. Listed directors include Ryan Batley, John Bere, Rayon Brown, Kati Brumlic, and Ben Bruns.
United Way Fox Cities Inc is led by Lisa Kogan-Praska, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; 3 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Kogan-Praska
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$168K (2025)
Peter C. Kelly
President & CEO - Former
President & CEO → President & CEO - Former, 2025
On filings since 2019
$156K (2019) → $293K (2025)
Kim Bassett
Chair
Vice Chair & Governance → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Voss III
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bere
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Riegsecker
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenton Teeling
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Ruatti
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hoff
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kati Brumlic
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bruns
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rayon Brown
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kessenich
Director -
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Leiteritz
Director -
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Ransom
Director -
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Batley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Van Straten
Director -
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Van Himbergen
Director -
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Krueger
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Dustin McClone
Past Chair
Vice Chair & Governance → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Van Straten
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Finance Chair, 2022
Treasurer & Finance Chair → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Rosploch
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Vanden Broek
Secretary
Director → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
2nd Vice Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Imran Andrabi (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Gianopoulos (2022–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Joshua Kilgas (2023–2024) — Vice President of Resource Development
- Former: Mike Koel (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Hanusa Korth (2024) — Vice President of Finance & Accounting
- Former: Mary Downs (2024) — Interim President & CEO
- Former: Trisha Witt (2024) — Vice President of Community Relations & Advocacy
- Former: Jeff Curtin (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Hanusa (2022–2023) — Vice President of Finance & Accounting
- Former: Justin Blount (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Barrett (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Bergmann (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Koel (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Judy Baseman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicole Mertes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Morton (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Douglas Collins (2019–2021) — Vice President Finance & A
- Former: Jason Schulist (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John Krause (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Wright (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie Butz (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Monica Hilt (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Melanie Miller (2021) — Treasurer & Finance Chair
- Former: Andrew Hitt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Christopher Lee (2019–2020) — Treasurer & Finance Chair
- Former: Doug Madel (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Thibeault (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Hochholzer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Terry Zastrow (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jill Wagner (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Temby (2020) — Director
- Former: Chris Vanderheyden (2019) — Director
- Former: Jill Wagner-Kelly (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Kotek (2019) — Director
- Former: Tom Riordan (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $293K, to Peter C Kelly (President/CEO - Former). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way Fox Cities Inc
How much does United Way Fox Cities Inc give each year?
United Way Fox Cities Inc gave $7.0M across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.5M across 67 grants.
What is United Way Fox Cities Inc's typical grant size?
United Way Fox Cities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $90,666, and its average grant was $136,729, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way Fox Cities Inc that year got $141K on average.
Where does United Way Fox Cities Inc give grants?
United Way Fox Cities Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (27 grants), Menasha, WI (10 grants), Neenah, WI (7 grants) and Oshkosh, WI (2 grants).
Does United Way Fox Cities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of United Way Fox Cities Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way Fox Cities Inc's largest grantees?
United Way Fox Cities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA Fox Cities ($570,671), Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin ($514,129) and Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley ($427,220), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way Fox Cities Inc?
United Way Fox Cities Inc reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.1M.
What does United Way Fox Cities Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “to improve lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way Fox Cities Inc?
United Way Fox Cities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayfoxcities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way Fox Cities Inc's EIN?
United Way Fox Cities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0912895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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