United Way of Door County Inc
United Way of Door County Inc is a public charity based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, formed in 1961. It mobilizes local people and resources to support education, financial stability, health, and community well-being, working with nonprofits and other community partners.
United Way of Door County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Door County Inc gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Wisconsin. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,140,006
- -43.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,334
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,745
- Total assets
- $3,166,809
- +18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Door County Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s 2024 filing says nonprofits serving Door County residents can apply annually. A volunteer committee reviews applications and interviews organization representatives to determine funding amounts. Awardees must submit mid-year and end-of-year reports; payments are made monthly. The website lists annual funding and endowment grants as funding opportunities. Its endowment-grant page says all funds had been awarded for 2024 and advised checking back in March 2025; that information describes a past cycle. The website’s annual-funding page lists a deadline of November 19, 2025, for 2026 funding; that deadline has passed.
- Review Cycle
- November 19, 2025, for the website-listed 2026 annual-funding cycle; past.
- Deadline
- November 19, 2025, for the website-listed 2026 annual-funding cycle; past.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 223, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 746-9645
Website: https://unitedwaydc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Door County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's First Development Center ($427K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 91 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its work serves people who live and work in Door County, and its filing says nonprofits serving Door County residents may apply. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Door County Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $102K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $29K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $313K (2020) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's First Development Center Sturgeon Bay, WI | Financial Assistance | $427,406 |
| Door Community Child Development Center Sturgeon Bay, WI | Financial Assistance/New Child Care Facility | $306,919 |
| Northern Door Children's Center Sister Bay, WI | Financial Assistance/Remodel | $51,342 |
| Help of Door County Sturgeon Bay, WI | Financial Assistance | $49,225 |
| Family Services of New Green Bay, WI | Financial Assistance | $44,184 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Door County Sturgeon Bay, WI | Financial Assistance | $42,960 |
| Door County Housing Partnership Baileys Harbor, WI | Financial Assistance | $33,079 |
| We Are Hope Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | Financial Assistance | $31,325 |
| Door County Medical Center Sturgeon Bay, WI | Financial Assistance | $28,640 |
| Lakeshore Cap Inc of Wisconsin Manitowoc, WI | Financial Assistance | $26,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 18 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 14 and 18 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,166,809 | $2,464,436 | $2,175,942 | $1,140,006 | 18 | $9,210 |
| 2023 | $2,684,668 | $2,905,029 | $3,021,687 | $2,033,331 | 14 | $39,542 |
| 2022 | $2,759,095 | $2,913,090 | $2,613,838 | $1,591,802 | 18 | $24,475 |
| 2021 | $2,560,691 | $2,597,365 | $1,161,433 | $366,500 | 16 | $51,781 |
| 2020 | $1,104,397 | $1,225,029 | $1,014,762 | $313,010 | 25 | $3,541 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize the community to build strong, equitable, and healthy lives for everyone who lives and works in Door County. Its 2024 filing describes investments in early learning and childcare access, youth development, housing stability and homelessness prevention, financial education and employment support, mental health counseling, crisis support, and prevention services.
Its website says annual funding supports partner agencies’ specific programs. The 2023 annual report lists funding priorities of education, health, basic needs, and financial stability. The website also describes endowment grants for new initiatives in youth opportunity, healthy community, financial stability, and community resiliency/basic needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Way of Door County reported 18 grants totaling $1,140,006. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $427,406, with a median of $27,745.
Among the largest reported grants were Children’s First Development Center ($427,406), Door Community Child Development Center ($306,919), Northern Door Children’s Center ($51,342), HELP of Door County ($49,225), Family Services of NEW ($44,184), and Boys and Girls Club of Door County ($42,960). The filing described these as financial assistance, with additional purposes noted for the child development center grants, including a new childcare facility and a remodel.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported: Northern Door Children’s Center says it provides primary childcare that nurtures personal growth and educational development; HELP of Door County says it works to eliminate domestic abuse through prevention, intervention, and advocacy; and Door County Housing Partnership says it creates permanently affordable housing for year-round residents. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address employment and training, poverty, emergency basic needs, and housing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andy Anderson as president; Denise Stillman as past president; Paula Cummings as secretary; and Darren Voigt as treasurer. Directors listed include Patti Vickman (through April), Jim Honig, Rosemary Stuebi, Spencer Feivor, Jason Palmer (through April; past president), and Katie Harding.
United Way of Door County Inc is led by Amy Kohnle, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Kohnle
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Andy Anderson
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Honig
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Stuebi
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Feivor
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Nelson
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Harding
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lawrie
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Kunst
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Smejkal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Graupman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Mundy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Stillman
Past President
Director → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Cummings
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Voigt
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jason Palmer (2020–2024) — Past President · Filing note: Through April
- Former: Patti Vickman (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through April
- Former: Heidi Neubauer (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Missy Allen (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Peter Kerwin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Johnson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Eric Paulsen (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Through March 2021
- Former: Lori Vorpahl (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Through March 2021
- Former: Mary Ann Zjala (2020–2021) — Former Secretary · Filing note: Through March 2021
- Former: Rick Seiler (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Through March 2021
- Former: Erik Huehns (2020) — Director · Filing note: Through mar 2020
- Former: Erin Kolden (2020) — Director · Filing note: Through mar 2020
- Former: Sharon Haines (2020) — Director & Former President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Amy Kohnle (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Door County Inc
How much does United Way of Door County Inc give each year?
United Way of Door County Inc gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 14 grants.
What is United Way of Door County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Door County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $27,745, and its average grant was $63,334, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Door County Inc that year got $102K on average.
Where does United Way of Door County Inc give grants?
United Way of Door County Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sturgeon Bay, WI (9 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does United Way of Door County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Door County Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (16 grants).
Who are United Way of Door County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Door County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Children's First Development Center ($427,406), Door Community Child Development Center ($306,919) and Northern Door Children's Center ($51,342), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Door County Inc?
United Way of Door County Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does United Way of Door County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize the community to build strong, equitable, and healthy lives for everyone who lives and works in Door County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Door County Inc?
The organization’s 2024 filing says nonprofits serving Door County residents can apply annually. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Door County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Door County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1799879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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