United Way of Clare County
United Way of Clare & Gladwin Counties is a public charity based in Clare, Michigan. It works with community partners, donors, volunteers, and business leaders to create positive community change, and its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $115,469.
United Way of Clare County at a glance
In short: United Way of Clare County gave $115K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,469
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,622
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,326
- Total assets
- $391,860
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Clare County
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 116 1395 Mcewan St, Clare, MI 48617
Phone: (989) 386-6015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Clare County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin Counties ($17K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website states that money raised in Clare County supports programs and services in Clare County, while money raised in Gladwin County supports programs and services in Gladwin County. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Clare County open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
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 $75K (2022) to $190K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin Counties Gladwin, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $16,861 |
| Listening Ear Mt Pleasant, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $16,800 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $13,202 |
| Mid Michigan Industries Clare, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $12,100 |
| Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Clare, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $8,500 |
| Clare Area Weekend Backpack Program Inc Clare, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $8,352 |
| Clare County Habitat for Humanity Harrison, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $8,300 |
| Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Farwell, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $7,310 |
| Women's Aid Services Inc Mt Pleasant, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $7,169 |
| Clare Gladwin Great Start Collaborative Clare, MI | To provide funding assistance to clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan non-profits | $5,800 |
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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 | $391,860 | $296,210 | $316,265 | $115,469 | 12 | $-7,222 |
| 2024 | $408,523 | $910,234 | $891,305 | $97,840 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $368,436 | $269,212 | $224,472 | $91,966 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $315,847 | $200,558 | $280,241 | $74,927 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $406,717 | $343,347 | $320,951 | $189,865 | 9 | — |
| 2020 | $376,296 | $335,398 | $253,025 | $87,356 | 8 | — |
| 2019 | $307,011 | $252,374 | $254,972 | $89,336 | 8 | $82 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated by the organization is “Responsible volunteers enhancing the opportunity for the people of Clare and Gladwin Counties to care for one another.” Its website describes funding partners that address needs of children, families, seniors, veterans, and the wider community, with a focus on education, income, and health.
The organization says its funded partners are local 501(c)(3) organizations or agencies eligible to request grants through its allocation process. Examples of grantees’ work include the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s efforts to provide food to people in need; Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters’ professionally supported mentoring relationships for at-risk children; and Clare County Habitat for Humanity’s work bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization awarded 12 grants totaling $115,469. Grant amounts ranged from $5,459 to $16,861, with a median of $8,326.
The largest 2025 awards included $16,861 to Shelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin Counties, $16,800 to Listening Ear, $13,202 to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, and $12,100 to Mid Michigan Industries. Other awards included $8,500 to Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters, $8,352 to Clare Area Weekend Backpack Program, and $8,300 to Clare County Habitat for Humanity. The filing gives the grants a shared purpose: providing funding assistance to Clare and Gladwin counties, Michigan nonprofits.
The website says funded partners can request grants based on the annual community campaign. The Community Allocation Committee, local community members, and the United Way Board of Directors determine awards. The organization says this process typically supports more than 25 partner agencies and nearly 40 programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wayne Saupe as president, Tim Wilson as director, Heather Wager as secretary/treasurer, Lacey Cameron, Justin Cole, Jamie Renner, Matt Schafer, Jon Jones, and Jennifer Varney as directors or vice president, and Steven Scoville as immediate past president.
The website identifies Lori Nevill as executive director and Mona Keeley as administrative coordinator.
United Way of Clare County is led by Lori Nevill, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Nevill
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $55K (2025)
Wayne Saupe
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Renner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Cole
Director
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
Immediate Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lacey Cameron
Director
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Fassett
Director
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Schafer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Scoville
Immediate Past President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Wager
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Varney
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Joe Passalacqua (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Zdrojewski (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Norm Gage (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Shea (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Block (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeff Provenzano (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Rick Foote (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Martin Hodge (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Schaefer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Andrea Yearsovich (2020) — 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 $55K, to Lori Nevill (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Clare County
How much does United Way of Clare County give each year?
United Way of Clare County gave $115K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $98K across 10 grants.
What is United Way of Clare County's typical grant size?
United Way of Clare County's median grant in 2025 was $8,326, and its average grant was $9,622, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Clare County that year got $7K on average.
Where does United Way of Clare County give grants?
United Way of Clare County gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clare, MI (4 grants), Mt Pleasant, MI (2 grants) and Gladwin, MI (2 grants).
Does United Way of Clare County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Clare County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Clare County's largest grantees?
United Way of Clare County's largest 2025 grantees include Shelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin Counties ($16,861), Listening Ear ($16,800) and Food Bank of Eastern Michigan ($13,202), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Clare County?
United Way of Clare County reported $392K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $296K.
What does United Way of Clare County fund?
The mission stated by the organization is “Responsible volunteers enhancing the opportunity for the people of Clare and Gladwin Counties to care for one another.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Clare County?
United Way of Clare County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Clare County's EIN?
United Way of Clare County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3013356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Clare County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-clare-county-morg_a1b1565734aa48fc94d5784cf3dda7ef
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