United Way of Northwest Michigan
To improve lives by connecting and mobilizing the caring power of communities in our region to advance the common good. Further, united way has convened and facilitated community conversations about opioid abuse, trauma-informed care, and populations living in poverty and/or alice (asset limited, income constrained, employed) population. These efforts have mobilized dozens of helping agencies and individuals to address some of the most urgent needs in our region.
United Way of Northwest Michigan at a glance
In short: United Way of Northwest Michigan gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,500
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,750
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $6,676,568
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Northwest Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($11K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Northwest Michigan gives
- Giving fell 80% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $427K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Cadillac, MI | Community Support | $11,250 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cadillac, MI | Community Support | $8,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,676,568 | $7,878,707 | $8,028,496 | $19,500 | 2 | $11,730 |
| 2024 | $6,043,728 | $4,432,016 | $3,880,507 | $20,500 | 2 | $10,508 |
| 2023 | $4,636,058 | $2,943,687 | $2,522,962 | $427,337 | Total only | $10,488 |
| 2022 | $1,078,168 | $1,290,879 | $1,352,900 | $98,775 | 7 | $584 |
| 2021 | $972,284 | $645,763 | $688,729 | $65,000 | 5 | $665 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Northwest Michigan
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Northwest Michigan is a public charity, based in Traverse City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Northwest Michigan is led by Seth Johnson, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Seth Johnson
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$74K (2021) → $107K (2025)
Deon Vaughan JD
Chair
Director - Partial Year → President, 2023
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Morgenstern
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Berg
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rekasi
Treasurer
Director - Partial Year → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Ancel
Member
Director - Partial Year → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Wertz
Member
Director - Partial Year → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kelsey
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Andrzejewski Hall
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Howell
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Taylor
Member
Director - Partial Year → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Ellsworth
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Kopriva
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Stevens
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Fisher
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Douglas Morgenstern (2022–2024) — Director-Partial Year
- Former: Jessyca Stoepker (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Paige Crim (2022–2024) — Vice President-Partial Year
- Former: Adam Maas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cat Muncey (2021–2023) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Ken Kaufman (2021–2023) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Kevin Stein (2021–2023) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Lloyd Vanderkwaak (2021–2023) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Nicole Agruda (2021–2023) — President - Parial Year
- Former: Steve Horne (2021–2023) — Treasurer - Partial Year
- Former: Yvonne Donohoe-McCool (2021–2023) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Lori Andrzejewski (2023) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Norman Lee (2021–2022) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Robin Wybenga (2021–2022) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Cathleen Schmitt (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kathleen Muncey (2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Kaufman (2022) — Director - Partial Year
- Former: Catherine Schmitt (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $107K, to Seth Johnson (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northwest Michigan
How much does United Way of Northwest Michigan give each year?
United Way of Northwest Michigan gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
How large is United Way of Northwest Michigan?
United Way of Northwest Michigan reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
Where does United Way of Northwest Michigan operate?
United Way of Northwest Michigan has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is United Way of Northwest Michigan's EIN?
United Way of Northwest Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1679060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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