United Way Fox Cities Inc
United Way Fox Cities Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and federated fund based in Menasha, Wisconsin. The organization was established in 1993 as a result of the merger of United Way Inc. Appleton/Heart of the Valley and United Way of Neenah-Menasha. With over 75 years of community service history, United Way Fox Cities partners with the community to co-create solutions to pressing challenges, focusing on strengthening local resilience and advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
-14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+10.6% YoY
Grant Count
58
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone.
United Way Fox Cities concentrates its efforts on three primary impact areas:
- Health ($2.4M invested in 2024, 32 programs)
- Education ($2.3M invested in 2024, 26 programs)
- Financial Stability ($1.1M invested in 2024, 17 programs)
The organization identifies community needs through partnerships with key stakeholders and area experts, then determines strategies that result in measurable change. Funding focus areas include poverty alleviation, nonprofit human services, reproductive health, dental health, school health, wellness and healthy living, and health education.
Grantmaking
United Way Fox Cities distributes funding through partner nonprofit agencies and donor-designated gifts. In 2024, the organization invested $6.3 million in total community investment through these mechanisms.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way Fox Cities serves the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin, headquartered in Menasha, Wisconsin at 1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $11.7M
- Total Revenue: $10.8M
- Total Expenses: $12.8M
- Total Liabilities: $5.87M
- Total Community Investment: $6.3M
- Total Giving: $7.6M (based on available data)
Annual Revenue: $20.5M (based on organizational profile data)
The organization has maintained tax-exempt status since March 1965 (EIN: 39-0912895).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,741,117 | $13,792,143 | $16,186,120 |
| Revenue | $10,819,349 | $10,268,278 | $10,302,524 |
| Expenses | $12,801,884 | $12,192,270 | $10,551,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $653,291 | $139,959 | $305,710 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way Fox Cities Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Dustin McClone, Chairman of the Board
- Wendy Krueger, Chief Operating Officer
- Julia Etheridge, 211 Program Director
- Alicia Frank, Resource Development Associate Director
- John Beré, Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUSTIN MCCLONE | PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| KIM BASSETT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AMY VAN STRATEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TIM HOFF | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUE VANDEN BROEK | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN BERE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WENDY ROSPLOCH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID VOSS III | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MIKE KOEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATI BRUMLIC | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| IMRAN ANDRABI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JAKE RUATTI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BEN BRUNS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RAYON BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PETER GIANOPOULOS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 50 | $146,625 |
| JULIE HANUSA KORTH | VP OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING | 45 | $119,372 |
| MARY DOWNS | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO | 50 | $41,745 |
| LISA KOGAN-PRASKA | PRESIDENT/CEO | 50 | — |
| JOSHUA KILGAS | VP OF RESOURCE DEVELOPME | 45 | $114,936 |
| TRISHA WITT | VP OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS & ADVOCACY | 45 | $129,494 |
| WENDY KRUEGER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $113,859 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, United Way Fox Cities invested more than $6 million in community programs across the Fox Cities region. The organization's 2024 Gratitude Report highlighted the distribution of funds across health, education, and financial stability initiatives, emphasizing impact in areas such as basic needs support, youth opportunity, and financial security services.
Oshkosh Area United Way awards grants to 45 community programs making a differenceThe organization operates the 211 service, providing community members with access to help when they need it most.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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