United Way of Livingston County
To improve peoples lives by mobilizing the carepower of our community.
United Way of Livingston County at a glance
In short: United Way of Livingston County gave $109K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,628
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,105
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,200
- Total assets
- $353,571
- +72.1% vs 2024
- 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.
Who United Way of Livingston County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Livingston Cnty ($30K). Together the top 6 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Livingston County gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2022) to $124K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Livingston Cnty Pontiac, IL | Program Supporting | $30,000 |
| Futures Unlimited Inc Pontiac, IL | Program Supporting | $28,000 |
| The Salvation Army Pontiac, IL | Program Supporting | $26,400 |
| Heartland Head Start Bloomington, IL | Program Supporting | $10,000 |
| OSF Senior Meals Bloomington, IL | Program Supporting | $7,960 |
| LIFE Center for Independent Living Pontiac, IL | Program Supporting | $6,268 |
Ready to take the next step with United Way of Livingston County?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $353,571 | $400,057 | $252,414 | $108,628 | 6 | $2,116 |
| 2024 | $205,459 | $266,314 | $235,900 | $106,668 | 6 | $3,230 |
| 2023 | $176,239 | $247,149 | $225,682 | $115,168 | 7 | $1,338 |
| 2022 | $154,501 | $213,635 | $185,997 | $78,568 | 5 | $526 |
| 2021 | $154,591 | $245,299 | $184,946 | $90,009 | 6 | $547 |
| 2020 | $68,774 | $238,795 | $232,143 | $123,828 | 7 | $558 |
| 2019 | $61,420 | $215,584 | $202,264 | $123,828 | 7 | $657 |
About United Way of Livingston County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Livingston County is a public charity, based in Pontiac, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $354K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $109K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Livingston County is led by Deb Howard, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deb Howard
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $39K (2025)
Patty Haberkorn
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Hamilton
Director
Treasurer → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Rich
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Warren
Director
President → Member at Large, 2024
Member at Large → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stalter
Director
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hilsabeck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Pennington
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Phares
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shayla Almendarez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Benning
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Mays
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Weaver
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chantell Watenpaugh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Campbell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Schopp
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Jessee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Torrez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McGuckin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Seaman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elston Flowers
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Spiers
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Krominga
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Martin
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Susan Popejoy (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jake Kinkade (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Maggie Clark (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Bertram (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Dukes (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Bunting (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Danny Fiorini (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: George Wagner (2019–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Sarah Diaz (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Carrie Lueker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kyle DeLong (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ginger Harris (2023) — Director
- Former: Lacy Shertz (2023) — Director
- Former: Trevor Runyon (2021) — Director
- Former: Carrie Delheimer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Chris Brock (2019–2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Dona Tharp (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jessical Schopp (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Shayla Wenger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ty Eshleman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Weaver (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $39K, to Deb Howard (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Livingston County
How much does United Way of Livingston County give each year?
United Way of Livingston County gave $109K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $107K across 6 grants.
What is United Way of Livingston County's typical grant size?
United Way of Livingston County's median grant in 2025 was $18,200, and its average grant was $18,105, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Livingston County give grants?
United Way of Livingston County 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 Pontiac, IL (4 grants) and Bloomington, IL (2 grants).
Does United Way of Livingston County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Livingston County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Supporting" (6 grants).
Who are United Way of Livingston County's largest grantees?
United Way of Livingston County's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Livingston Cnty ($30,000), Futures Unlimited Inc ($28,000) and The Salvation Army ($26,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Livingston County?
United Way of Livingston County reported $354K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $400K.
What is United Way of Livingston County's EIN?
United Way of Livingston County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7338090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in United Way of Livingston County's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
United Way of McLean County
Bloomington, IL
United Way of McLean County improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. Together, we will: connect and engage all sectors of our community, leverage community resources, and hold ourselves and others accountable.
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$8K
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust
Pontiac, IL
The trust funds educational and charitable projects that benefit Pontiac, Illinois residents, including municipal facilities, recreation, schools, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of about $30,000. It accepts written requests stating the amount and purpose; no deadline is listed.
Assets
$5.2M
Grants
15
Total Given
$968K
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
Bloomington, IL
The foundation funds eligible programs in education, health and wellness, youth, Jewish life, civic engagement, the environment, women and girls, arts and culture, and music education, generally serving residents of McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan counties in Illinois. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, though awards ranged from $5,300 to $1 million. It directs applicants to use its online grant portal; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$27.5M
Grants
66
Total Given
$2.1M
Bradley Fedorow Perpetual Charitable Trust
Ottawa, IL
The Bradley Fedorow Perpetual Charitable Trust supports Illinois nonprofits working in areas including disability services, food assistance, legal aid, health, and children and families. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,500 to $10,095, with a median of $5,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
24
Total Given
$138K
United Way of Rock River Valley
Rockford, IL
United Way of Rock River Valley funds local programs addressing childhood literacy, neighborhood needs, and related community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,097 to $120,000, with a median of $30,000, primarily serving Rockford and Winnebago County. It has offered competitive literacy grant requests for proposals; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$11.4M
Grants
26
Total Given
$932K
S Edward Marder Family Foundation
Lake Forest, IL
The foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including legal services, adoption, animal welfare, homelessness, children’s programs, food assistance, health, and conservation. In 2025, grants ranged from $350 to $12,000, with a median of $2,000; most funding went to Illinois, with some grants elsewhere. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$335K
Grants
27
Total Given
$82K
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from United Way of Livingston County's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
United Way of Livingston County down — hundreds of funders to go?