United Way of Greater Central Michigan
United Way of Greater Central Michigan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Founded in 1954, the organization provides leadership and resources to improve quality of life in its service region by generating revenue, raising awareness, and engaging volunteers. The organization operates with 11 employees and serves as a community philanthropy hub for mid-Michigan.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$818K
+4.9% YoY
Grant Count
32
+3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Greater Central Michigan provides leadership and resources to improve the quality of life in its community by generating revenue, creating awareness, and engaging volunteers. The organization engages citizens in community-wide efforts to support human services that improve people's lives.
Primary Program Areas:
- Agency Allocations — Conducts an annual campaign to raise funds distributed to member nonprofit agencies throughout Gratiot, Isabella, Montcalm, and Ionia counties in Michigan
- Distribution of Donor Designations — Distributes donor-designated funds to nonprofit organizations as indicated by donors
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Greater Central Michigan serves four counties in central Michigan:
- Gratiot County
- Isabella County
- Montcalm County
- Ionia County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2025):
- Total Revenues: $1,622,072
- Total Expenses: $1,874,389
- Total Assets: $1,209,051
- Staff: 11 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,209,051 | $1,323,679 | $1,529,208 |
| Revenue | $1,622,072 | $1,427,121 | $1,260,575 |
| Expenses | $1,874,389 | $1,722,293 | $1,305,352 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,709 | $3,813 | $1,019 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Child Advocacy ($81,903), Gratiot County Historical and Geniological Society ($59,641), Central Michigan Youth for Christ ($54,617).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 211 NE MICHIGAN MIDLAND, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $17,100 |
| ART REACH OF MID MICHIGAN MT PLEASANT, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $28,830 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MID-MICHIGAN ALMA, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $30,911 |
| CENTRAL MICHIGAN YOUTH FOR CHRIST ALMA, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $54,617 |
| CHILD ADVOCACY ALMA, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $81,903 |
| GRATIOT EMERGENCY HOUSING ALMA, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $10,000 |
| GRATIOT-ISABELLA RESD ITHACA, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $19,464 |
| THE CARE STORE MT PLEASANT, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $36,184 |
| WEST MIDLAND FAMILY CENTER SHEPHERD, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY CANCER SERVICES MT PLEASANT, MI | CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $21,667 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAYE COLE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TODD MOEGGENBORG | TREASURER/MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAT DUFFY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA LOBSINGER | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SARAH OSTAHOWSKI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN STUDLEY | MEMBER/VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK SZYMSCAK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WHITE | CHAIR/PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARITA HATTEM-SCHIFFMAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI KNIERIM | MEMBER/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATIE RINKE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENELLE WOOD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL HUNGERFORD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBIN WYBENGA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANN E SANDERS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $102,424 |
Contact Information
Administrative Office: 524 E. Mosher Street, Suite 400 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: (989) 773-9863 Fax: 989-317-0844 Email: info@unitedwaygcm.org Website: unitedwaygcm.org
EIN: 38-1957175
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Greater Central Michigan fund?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan provides leadership and resources to improve the quality of life in its community by generating revenue, creating awareness, and engaging volunteers. The organization engages citizens in community-wide efforts to support human services that improve people's lives. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Agency Allocations** — Conducts an annual campaign to raise funds distributed to member nonprofit agencies throughout Gratiot, Isabella, Montcalm, and Ionia countie…
Where does United Way of Greater Central Michigan make grants?
United Way of Greater Central Michigan serves four counties in central Michigan: • Gratiot County • Isabella County • Montcalm County • Ionia County
What size grants does United Way of Greater Central Michigan award?
In 2025, United Way of Greater Central Michigan awarded 32 grants totaling $818K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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