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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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