United Way of Central Illinois Inc
THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING OUR COMMUNITY TO ADRESS THE BASIC NEEDS, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH OF EVERY PERSON. VISION: BUILDING SANGAMON AND MENARD COUNTIES INTO A VIBRANT REGION WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THRIVE, WHERE PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER TO PROTECT ITS MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS, ENSURE A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY, ADDRESS ITS MOST CHALLENGING ISSUES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.5M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
29
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-6.9% YoY
About United Way of Central Illinois Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Central Illinois Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPRINGFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $370K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,469,235 | $8,482,688 | $8,269,663 |
| Revenue | $1,909,803 | $2,121,159 | $2,790,259 |
| Expenses | $2,188,693 | $2,126,829 | $2,093,515 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $370,305 | $455,726 | $746,003 |
| 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
155 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of Central Illinois Inc
Community Fund
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Fund
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Compass for Kids Inc ($93,804), Compass for Kids Inc ($74,220), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois ($57,346).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MERCY COMMUNITIES INC SPRINGFIELD, IL | HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS SPRINGFIELD, IL | DISASTER RELIEF | $20,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD, IL | ST. JOHN'S BREADLINE PROVIDES FREE, WELL BALANCED, NUTRITIOUS MEALS 365 DAYS A YEAR | $48,000 |
| CONTACT MINISTRIES SPRINGFIELD, IL | EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN | $28,000 |
| HELPING HANDS OF SPRINGFIELD INC SPRINGFIELD, IL | EMERGENCY SHELTER | $43,079 |
| MINI O'BEIRNE CRISIS NURSERY SPRINGFIELD, IL | CRISIS NURSERY PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY CARE FOR CHILDREN | $23,900 |
| SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD, IL | DAILY BREAD HOME DELIVERY MEAL PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| SOJOURN SHELTER AND SERVICES SPRINGFIELD, IL | ADULT AND CHILDREN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND PROVISIONS | $50,000 |
| HELPING HANDS OF SPRINGFIELD INC SPRINGFIELD, IL | HELPING HANDS REPRESENATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| MEMORIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPRINGFIELD, IL | PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESS | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY GILCHRESE | CHAIR ELECT/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AMY BEADLE | CHAIR/PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NICK GENTILE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PENNY MCCARTY | DIRECTOR/CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| EVAN DAVIS | PAST CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHIL CAPPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LASHONDA FITCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN GLECKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET GOOCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDI GOODIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE HEWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL JESSUP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AARON JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG LUTCHKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RABBI BARRY MARKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NIKKI MONARI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE NOVARIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH SEVENER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB WALLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MYLAS COPELAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLEY HIMMELBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY BRYANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF RAES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SISTER MARILYN RUENKEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARNE FAUSER | PRESDIENT AND CEO | 45 | $129,977 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Central Illinois Inc?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPRINGFIELD, IL. It holds $8.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Central Illinois Inc?
As of 2024, United Way of Central Illinois Inc holds $8.5M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 29 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does United Way of Central Illinois Inc operate?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What size grants does United Way of Central Illinois Inc award?
In 2024, United Way of Central Illinois Inc awarded 29 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Central Illinois Inc's EIN?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0716060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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