United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is an independently governed public charity based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1909, it supports community programs and organizations across its four-county region, using an Impact Based Funding model to invest in work addressing local needs.
Key facts about United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
In short: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc gave $42.7M across 639 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Wisconsin. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 39-0806190
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,693,372
- Grants made (2025)
- 639
- Average grant
- $66,813
- Median grant
- $33,771
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (62 of 435, 2025)
- Total assets
- $50,780,229
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- The Letter of Intent for the 2026–27 grant cycle closed November 10, 2025.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$50.8M
-11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$42.7M
-7.1% YoY
Grant Count
639
+47.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-36.9% YoY
Is United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 62 of 435 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $110K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $42K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Its mission is to unite people to create positive lasting change in the community. Its vision is a united community investing in significant and measurable solutions that foster wellness and opportunity for all.
The organization’s key initiatives include Safe & Stable Homes, Techquity, Reducing Barriers to Employment and Advancement, and Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds. Its stated strategies include housing stability and eviction prevention; digital access, devices, and skills; education and training, transportation, and support for people affected by the justice system; and school-based mental wellness. It also describes Community Resiliency investments for information and referral, local disaster response, and sustaining past collective-impact efforts.
The organizations it supports span human services, legal aid, education, health, and community services. For example, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee describes its mission as providing legal services to low-income people. Community Advocates says it provides advocacy and services to help individuals and families meet basic needs, while Curative Care Network says it improves the function and quality of life of people with disabilities or limiting conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way reported 639 grants totaling $42,693,372. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,001,097, with a median of $33,771. Ninety-three percent of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $2,001,097 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for donor designations, $1,131,891 to Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee for its Right to Counsel program, and $1,090,143 to Children’s Wisconsin for donor designations. Other large awards included $926,934 to Milwaukee Health Care Partnership and $791,824 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for donor designations.
United Way’s website lists a Social Return on Investment Pilot Project as a current opportunity. Its Impact Based Funding process requires a Letter of Intent before an organization can be considered for a full application. The listed Letter of Intent period for July 1, 2026 funding is closed. Organizations generally must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, in good financial standing, and have operated locally for at least a year; an eligible fiscal agent may be used if an applicant does not meet those requirements. Other stated criteria include an active board, health and human services agency status, demonstrated community support and fiscal stability, and agreement to a Partnership Agreement. The funder lists restrictions that include political campaigns, fundraising activities offering more than token benefits, athletic teams or events, booster or social clubs, extracurricular activities of educational institutions, and individual needs such as scholarships or other financial aid.
Review Cycle
The Letter of Intent for the 2026–27 grant cycle closed November 10, 2025.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way says it supports programs, agencies, projects, and initiatives across its four-county region. In filing year 2025, 93% of its grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients; smaller shares went to recipients in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 639 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40.1M (2021) to $49.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 639 grants totaling $42.7M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $11.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,888 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,819 grants of 2,888 (63%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Foundation Madison, WI | Donor Designations | $2,001,097 |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Right to Counsel Program | $1,131,891 |
| Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $1,090,143 |
| Milwaukee Health Care Partnership Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee Health Care Partnership | $926,934 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $791,824 |
| Impact Inc Milwaukee, WI | IMPACT 2-1-1 | $703,220 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $686,854 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Family Homelessness | $585,165 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $572,289 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Centralized Services | $480,443 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,780,229 | $51,671,709 | $56,066,914 | $42,693,372 | 639 |
| 2024 | $57,456,036 | $64,202,334 | $63,935,742 | $45,954,191 | 434 |
| 2023 | $52,625,295 | $57,620,857 | $63,241,126 | $49,638,890 | 664 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,780,229 | $57,456,036 | $52,625,295 |
| Revenue | $51,671,709 | $64,202,334 | $57,620,857 |
| Expenses | $56,066,914 | $63,935,742 | $63,241,126 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,738,827 | $2,572,209 | $1,221,991 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Lindner as President and CEO/Board Officer. Listed directors include Bladen J. Burns, Bryan House, Christopher Rowland, Cindy Gnadinger EDD, Coreen Dicus-Johnson, Craig Jorgensen, Cristy Garcia-Thomas, and Daniel W. Jackson FACHE. Blake D. Moret is listed as Vice Chair.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc is led by Amy L. Lindner, President, CEO & Board Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 56 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy L. Lindner
President, CEO & Board Officer
President & CEO → President, CEO & Board Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $355K (2025)
George R. Oliver
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Gnadinger EdD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristy Garcia-Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earnell R. Lucas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric L. Conley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kissinger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Raymond Sr. MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Florsheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonas Prising
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judson M. Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith P. Posley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark F. Irgens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew S. Levatich
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Fendt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne T. Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coreen Dicus-Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine M. Johnson Msm
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon Cuffie
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bladen J. Burns
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bowles
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devona Wright Cottrell
Director
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gorens-Levey CPA CFA
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wallace
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Evans
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Rowland
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Ladage
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith D. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrene Zelenovskiy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret C. Kelsey
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lubar
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pj Distefano
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Schneider
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Riesch-Knapp
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan House
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Jorgensen
Director
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel W. Jackson Fache
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Meyer
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly K. Stoll
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lesie Wininger
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy William-Smih
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Jones-Tyson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Maldonado
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Zielke
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Santigati
Chief Development Officer
Vice President - Resource Development → Chief Development Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $173K (2025)
Jayne Thoma
Vice President Organizational Collaboration
Vice President - Volunteer Engagement → Vice President Organizational Collaboration, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $169K (2025)
Natalie Harlan
Vice President Human Resources & Talent Initiatives
Director & Human Resources → Vice President Human Resources & Talent Initiatives, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $168K (2025)
Bob Malicki
Vice President Finance
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$131K (2025)
Julie Divjak
Vice President Community Impact
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$140K (2025)
Blake D. Moret
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald W. Layden Jr.
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly H. Grebe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gay
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (54)
- Former: Filippo Carini (2020–2025) — Chief Operating Officer & Board Officer · Filing note: Through January 2025
- Former: Cheryl R. Carron (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel J. Bukiewicz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jay M. Magulski (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda E. Benfield (2020–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Michael G. Carter (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nicole Angressano (2020–2024) — Vice President - Community Impact
- Former: Steven G. Booth (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Westrick (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan M. Prince (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Antony B. D'cruz (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Ashley Smith (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Julia Currie (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Nettles (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Laura Meine (2024) — Vice President - Digital Innovation
- Former: Craig Nuechterlein (2020–2023) — Vice President - It & Pledge Processing
- Former: Tina Rock (2023) — Director
- Former: Bernie Sherry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cecelia I. Gore (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher C. Piotrowski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cory L. Nettles (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dale E. Van Dam (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey D. Peelen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Fletcher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Flynn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sheila D. Cochran (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steven S. Saloutos (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Kelley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thelma A. Sias (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica M. Zeratsky (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie A. Plamann (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott C. Sievert (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stacy P. Williams (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Greg Marcus (2022) — Director
- Former: Judie Taylor (2022) — Director
- Former: Maricha M. Harris Ma (2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Rowe (2022) — Director
- Former: Nafessa Burdine (2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia McAdorin (2022) — Director
- Former: Austin M. Ramirez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory S. Marcus (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Herd-Barber (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Rowe (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicole A. Conrad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Valcq (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robyn Ludtke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott A. Wrobbel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erika E. Smith Pharmd Fache (2021) — Director
- Former: Erika Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Jasmine Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeannette Kowalik (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Lou Young Former (2020) — Presidnent & CEO
- Former: Tina Moy (2020) — Vice President - Strategic Plan
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $355K, to Amy Lindner (President and CEO/Board Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 225 West Vine Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 263-8141
Website: https://unitedwaygmwc.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
How much does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc give each year?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc gave $42.7M across 639 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $46.0M across 434 grants.
What is United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $33,771, and its average grant was $66,813, across 639 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc give grants?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (372 grants), Waukesha, WI (41 grants), West Allis, WI (16 grants) and Madison, WI (13 grants).
Does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 639 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donor Designations" (358 grants), "Capacity Building" (37 grants) and "Reducing Barriers to Employment" (17 grants).
Who are United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin - Foundation ($2,001,097), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee ($1,530,817 across 5 grants) and Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee ($1,309,717 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc reported $50.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51.7M.
What does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc fund?
Its mission is to unite people to create positive lasting change in the community. Its vision is a united community investing in significant and measurable solutions that foster wellness and opportunity for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaygmwc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0806190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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