United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc
United Way of Effingham County is a public charity based in Effingham, Illinois. Founded in 1960, it connects community resources with changing needs and funds health and human service organizations serving Effingham County residents.
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc gave $127K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,603
- +63.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,509
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,678
- Total assets
- $664,428
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 of Effingham Cnty Inc
- How to Apply
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New applicants may request an application; previously funded agencies are sent applications electronically. Applicants are reviewed by the Grants Committee and give a presentation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1108 S Willow PO Box 2, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: (217) 342-3824
Website: https://effinghamunitedway.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 of Effingham Cnty Inc
Who United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities ($31K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its mission and local funding serve Effingham County, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reported that 100% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2024) to $199K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Effingham, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $30,629 |
| Sexual Assault & Family Emergency Vandalia, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $20,420 |
| Cefs Meals on Wheels Effingham, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $15,315 |
| Senior Services of Effingham CO Effingham, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $11,231 |
| Stop Women's Abuse Now Olney, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $10,210 |
| Effingham County Fish Human Serv Effingham, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $8,678 |
| Child Advocacy Center of East CIL Charleston, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $6,126 |
| Enduring Freedom Ministries Shumway, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $6,126 |
| Heartland Human Services Effingham, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $6,126 |
| One Hope United Effingham, IL | Program Operat. Cost | $6,126 |
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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 | $664,428 | $261,026 | $269,385 | $126,603 | 11 | $6,454 |
| 2024 | $652,070 | $273,199 | $217,130 | $77,509 | 7 | $1,294 |
| 2023 | $607,653 | $264,710 | $274,803 | $113,094 | 9 | $1,126 |
| 2022 | $636,325 | $299,524 | $336,300 | $184,408 | 12 | $4,171 |
| 2021 | $684,208 | $349,122 | $356,668 | $199,030 | 14 | $7,037 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to have an enduring impact in Effingham County by connecting community resources with changing needs.” Its funding supports partner organizations providing health and human services.
The supported organizations’ stated missions illustrate the range of services involved. Effingham County FISH Human Services describes its work as improving quality of life for people in need in Effingham County. Heartland Human Services says it offers treatment for mental illness and substance addictions to residents of Effingham and surrounding counties. One Hope United describes its work as serving children, youth, and families through early childhood education, residential care, child welfare, and mental health services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way reported 11 grants totaling $126,603. Grant sizes ranged from $5,616 to $30,629, with a median of $8,678. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
The largest 2025 awards included Catholic Charities ($30,629), Sexual Assault & Family Emergency ($20,420), CEFS Meals on Wheels ($15,315), Senior Services of Effingham County ($11,231), and Stop Women’s Abuse Now ($10,210). Each was reported for program operating costs.
The annual grant program is described as serving nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) certificate that have been in business for at least one year and serve Effingham County. Applications are sent electronically to previously funded agencies; new applicants may request an application. The process includes Grants Committee review and presentations by applicant agencies. The organization’s 2024 application announcement required agencies to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits and described a short presentation to the Grants Committee; its May 1, 2024 application deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emily Hille as Chief Professional Officer; Laurie Miller as President; Leslie Eckert as Vice President; Lisa Koerner as Secretary; Kayla Duncan as Treasurer; Hannah Beckman as Campaign Chair; Trina Niemerg as Past President; and Bailey Bloemer, Debbie Womack, and Jon Frohning as board members.
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc is led by Laurie Miller, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Miller
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hille
Cpo
On filings since 2023
28 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Debbie Womack
Board Member
Current President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Duncan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Koerner
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Greene
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Crackel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Jennings
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Frohning
Board Member
Current President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Eckert
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trina Niemerg
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Peddycoart
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Savage
Board Member
Campaign Cha → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Ruholl
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Koerner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Hoedebecke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Nuxoll
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bailey Bloemer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Beckman
Campaign Cha
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Stice
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Weber
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Kelsey Goeckner (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kenny Stice (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Shupe (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kylar Craig (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Niebrugge (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Schultz (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Hemmen (2021–2023) — Past Cpo
- Former: Lora Bergfeld (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shanta Will (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Tegeler (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsay Wantuck (2023) — Campaign Cha
- Former: Bailey Swenson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marty Watson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Misty Campos (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Schumacher (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Grunloh (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Larry O'Dell (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Valenti (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $40K, to Emily Hille (CPO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc
How much does United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc give each year?
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc gave $127K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $78K across 7 grants.
What is United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,678, and its average grant was $11,509, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc give grants?
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Effingham, IL (7 grants).
Does United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Operat. Cost" (11 grants).
Who are United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities ($30,629), Sexual Assault & Family Emergency ($20,420) and Cefs Meals on Wheels ($15,315), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc?
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc reported $664K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $261K.
What does United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to have an enduring impact in Effingham County by connecting community resources with changing needs.” Its funding supports partner organizations providing health and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc?
New applicants may request an application; previously funded agencies are sent applications electronically. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's EIN?
United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7087721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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