United Way of Greater Central Michigan
United Way of Greater Central Michigan is a public charity based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It raises and distributes funds, engages volunteers, and supports local nonprofit organizations and community programs addressing education, health, financial stability, and other essential needs.
United Way of Greater Central Michigan at a glance
In short: United Way of Greater Central Michigan gave $818K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Michigan. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $818,194
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,569
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,765
- Total assets
- $1,209,051
- -8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2025)
- 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 Greater Central Michigan
- Contact
Mailing address: 524 E Mosher St Suite 400, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 773-9863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Greater Central Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Advocacy ($82K). Together the top 10 received $459K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 119 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2024 filing identifies Gratiot, Isabella, Montcalm, and Ionia counties in Michigan as the area served by its annual campaign and distributions. The 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Michigan recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Greater Central Michigan open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $22K 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 $258K (2021) to $818K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $818K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Advocacy Alma, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $81,903 |
| Gratiot County Historical and Geniological Society Ithaca, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $59,641 |
| Central Michigan Youth for Christ Alma, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $54,617 |
| Clothing Inc Mt Pleasant, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $51,280 |
| Life Choices of Central Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $44,962 |
| The Care Store Mt Pleasant, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $36,184 |
| Hopewell Ranch Weidman, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $35,649 |
| Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum Mt Pleasant, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $32,991 |
| Humane Animal Treatment Society Mt Pleasant, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $31,218 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Michigan Alma, MI | Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations | $30,911 |
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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 | $1,209,051 | $1,622,072 | $1,874,389 | $818,194 | 32 | $3,709 |
| 2024 | $1,323,679 | $1,427,121 | $1,722,293 | $779,984 | 31 | $3,813 |
| 2023 | $1,529,208 | $1,260,575 | $1,305,352 | $269,469 | 19 | $1,019 |
| 2022 | $1,491,855 | $1,423,835 | $1,427,026 | $320,619 | 18 | $449 |
| 2021 | $1,484,963 | $1,166,895 | $1,080,117 | $258,456 | 19 | $1,419 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide leadership and resources to improve quality of life by generating revenue, creating awareness, and engaging volunteers. Its stated purpose is to unite people and resources to improve health, education, and financial stability.
Its funding includes agency allocations, donor-designated gifts, matching grants, community investment grants, sponsorships, and support through United Way programs. The website reports that its FY2024–25 community investment totaled $1,095,117, comprising $608,613 in allocations and programs and $486,504 in designations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of services among its grantees. Gratiot County Child Advocacy Association says it works to improve the welfare of children and families through education, training, and prevention support. Clothing Inc says it provides clothing to anyone who needs it. HopeWell Ranch says it provides animal-assisted therapy and a safe place for people who have experienced trauma or abuse. Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum says it offers a hands-on children’s museum to encourage creativity, learning, and curiosity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 32 grants totaling $818,194. Grant amounts ranged from $5,447 to $81,903, with a median of $20,764. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The listed purposes were contributions for operations and donor designations.
The largest reported grants included $81,903 to Child Advocacy in Alma, $59,641 to Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical Society in Ithaca, $54,617 to Central Michigan Youth for Christ in Alma, and $51,280 to Clothing Inc in Mount Pleasant. Other large grants included $44,962 to Life Choices of Central Michigan and $36,184 to The Care Store, both in Mount Pleasant, and $35,649 to HopeWell Ranch in Weidman.
The website’s FY2024–25 community investment page also lists grants and program support, including $15,000 each in matching grants to Central Michigan Youth for Christ, Clothing Inc, and Art Reach of Mid Michigan, and $30,000 in combined matching and community investment grants to Child Advocacy–Gratiot County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Faye Cole, Secretary; Todd Moeggenborg, Treasurer/Member; Rebecca Lobsinger, Vice Chair/Chair; Carolyn Studley, Member/Vice Chair; Jennifer White, Chair/Past Chair; and Lori Knierim, Member/Treasurer. Other listed members are Pat Duffy, Sarah Ostahowski, Mark Szymscak, and Marita Hattem-Schiffman.
United Way of Greater Central Michigan is led by Ann E. Sanders, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann E. Sanders
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$82K (2021) → $102K (2025)
Jennifer White
Chair & Past Chair
Chair → Chair & Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lobsinger
Vice Chair & Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Studley
Member & Vice Chair
Member → Member & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faye Cole
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenelle Wood
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Rinke
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Knierim
Member & Treasurer
Member → Member & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marita Hattem-Schiffman
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Szymscak
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Duffy
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ostahowski
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Moeggenborg
Treasurer & Member
Treasurer → Treasurer & Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hungerford
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wybenga
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leah Rau (2021–2023) — Member
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 $102K, to Ann E Sanders (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Central Michigan
How much does United Way of Greater Central Michigan give each year?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan gave $818K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $780K across 31 grants.
What is United Way of Greater Central Michigan's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan's median grant in 2025 was $20,765, and its average grant was $25,569, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Greater Central Michigan that year got $19K on average.
Where does United Way of Greater Central Michigan give grants?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan 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 Mt Pleasant, MI (17 grants), Alma, MI (6 grants) and Ithaca, MI (3 grants).
Does United Way of Greater Central Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Greater Central Michigan's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution for Operations/Donor Designations" (32 grants).
Who are United Way of Greater Central Michigan's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan's largest 2025 grantees include Child Advocacy ($81,903), Gratiot County Historical and Geniological Society ($59,641) and Central Michigan Youth for Christ ($54,617), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater Central Michigan?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does United Way of Greater Central Michigan fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide leadership and resources to improve quality of life by generating revenue, creating awareness, and engaging volunteers. Its stated purpose is to unite people and resources to improve health, education, and financial stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater Central Michigan?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Greater Central Michigan's EIN?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1957175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Greater Central Michigan funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-greater-central-michigan-morg_6d5a13742ab141fc8016c30783ba7ca5
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