United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties
To make studies of community needs and to provide funds for the maintenance and operations of organizations in Montcalm and Ionia counties that meet these needs.
United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties at a glance
In short: United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties reported $159K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $158,659 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Revenue (2024)
- $451,272
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4
- Expenses (2024)
- $578,565
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $183K (2021). In 2024 it reported $159K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
*2024: Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outreach Inc Union, IA | Program Support | $10,100 |
| Cherry Health Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Randy's House Greenville, MI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Have Mercy Greenville, MI | Program Support | $8,000 |
| IM Kids Third Meal Ionia, MI | Program Support | $8,000 |
| Rave Ionia, MI | Program Support | $8,000 |
| Alpha Family Center Greenville, MI | Program Support | $6,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | — | $451,272 | $578,565 | $158,659 | Total only | $4 |
| 2023 | $285,267 | $441,968 | $494,554 | $132,644 | Total only | $1 |
| 2022 | $309,043 | $571,648 | $546,531 | $60,200 | 7 | $10 |
| 2021 | $312,026 | $718,163 | $641,432 | $182,502 | 12 | $20,005 |
| 2020 | $263,121 | $298,509 | $414,634 | $85,300 | 7 | $70 |
*2024: Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties is a public charity, based in Belding, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it reported $159K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties is led by Terri Legg, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terri Legg
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$57K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Dan Mitchell
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Wood
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa Jerome
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dayna Ellis
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Kessler
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lund
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renae Osmolinski
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Chesley
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Kliewer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jakob Bigard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Barker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Seppala
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon McInnis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kat Reed (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended early
- Former: Jeff Blanchard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Brown (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Ended early
- Former: Chris Clute (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Stafford (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Chesley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Therse Alt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Krista Smith (2022) — Director
- Former: Percy Mahar (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended
- Former: Jay Tans (2020) — Director
- Former: Lt Chris Clute (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Terri Legg (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties
How much does United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties give each year?
United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties reported $159K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. The 2024 filing year covers 20 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it reported $133K in grants paid.
Where does United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties operate?
United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties has awarded grants in Iowa, Michigan.
What is United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties's EIN?
United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7136978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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