United Way of Racine County Inc
United Way of Racine County Inc is a public charity based in Racine, Wisconsin. It invests in local programs and community initiatives intended to improve residents’ lives, with funding priorities that include healthy community, youth opportunity, and financial security.
United Way of Racine County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Racine County Inc gave $2.0M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,962,702
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,731
- -19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,144
- Total assets
- $10,639,969
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (15 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Racine County Inc
- How to Apply
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For annual investment, applicants can review the request for proposals and current policies and procedures through the organization’s funding process. The organization also invites prospective participants to express interest in its annual investment meeting, where the RFP and upcoming priorities are discussed. The Equity Innovation and Equity Through Technology funds have separate information and application details.
- Review Cycle
- The stated timeline for the 2027–28 annual funding cycle is to open in January 2027 and close in March 2027. Funding notifications are scheduled for the first week of June 2027, with funding beginning July 1.
- Deadline
- The stated timeline for the 2027–28 annual funding cycle is to open in January 2027 and close in March 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Domanik Drive, Racine, WI 53404
Phone: (262) 898-2240
Website: https://unitedwayracine.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Racine County Inc
Who United Way of Racine County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focus on Community ($242K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 194 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s annual investment process is directed to programs serving Racine County residents. Its 2025 reported grants were all made to Wisconsin recipients. The Equity Innovation and Equity Through Technology funds are also described as serving Racine County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Racine County Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 42 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $52K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2025) to $3.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on Community Racine, WI | General Support, Essential Services | $242,115 |
| Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization Inc Racine, WI | General Support, Essential Services, Capital Improvements - Wadewitz | $152,469 |
| Beleaf Survivors Inc Racine, WI | General Support, Essential Services | $140,928 |
| Safe Haven of Racine Inc Racine, WI | General Support, Equity Through Technology, Essential Services | $112,153 |
| Racine Family Young Men's Christian Association Mt Pleasant, WI | General Support, Capital Improvements - Wadewitz | $105,736 |
| Racine County Project Emergency Inc Racine, WI | General Support, Essential Services | $97,224 |
| Women's Resource Center of Racine Inc Racine, WI | General support, capital improvements - wadewitz equity through technology, essential services | $94,873 |
| Racine County Public Health Division Racine, WI | General Support | $81,902 |
| Children's Service Society of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $73,333 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Madison, WI | General Support | $67,783 |
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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 | $10,639,969 | $5,188,238 | $5,195,877 | $1,962,702 | 42 | $424,274 |
| 2024 | $10,439,387 | $3,747,181 | $5,468,452 | $1,978,601 | 34 | $334,421 |
| 2023 | $11,817,989 | $5,021,408 | $5,683,074 | $2,331,620 | 30 | $222,923 |
| 2022 | $12,258,964 | $4,187,802 | $4,874,985 | $1,978,153 | 53 | $253,251 |
| 2021 | $12,886,220 | $9,907,710 | $5,613,030 | $3,757,309 | 35 | $446,632 |
| 2020 | $8,286,132 | $5,095,449 | $4,497,452 | $2,845,558 | 34 | $459,471 |
| 2019 | $7,721,303 | $4,096,581 | $4,541,656 | $2,778,701 | 31 | $234,013 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “Mobilizing the caring power of Racine County to improve lives and transform our community.” Its annual community investment supports programs serving Racine County residents in three areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, and Financial Security. The organization also identifies community resiliency as a focus in describing its investment strategies.
Supported organizations work across varied community needs. For example, Focus on Community says its mission is to unite the community to prevent substance abuse and inspire healthy life choices. Racine County Project Emergency describes its work as providing emergency food distribution and information, referral, and advocacy services. Health Care Network says it provides free or low-cost care to county residents who are uninsured and have limited incomes. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Racine County reported 42 grants totaling $1,962,702. Grant amounts ranged from $7,209 to $242,115, with a median of $25,144. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $242,115 to Focus on Community for general support and essential services; $152,469 to Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization for general support, essential services, and Wadewitz capital improvements; and $140,928 to BeLEAF Survivors for general support and essential services. Other substantial awards included $112,153 to Safe Haven of Racine and $105,736 to Racine Family YMCA. The organization’s 2025 filing also lists grants for purposes including equity through technology, workforce development, and capital improvements.
The annual investment process funds programs serving Racine County residents and aligned with the organization’s priorities. Applicants must serve county residents, have an active board of trustees, adhere to ethical standards, provide evidence of financial accountability, and be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). The organization says it does not fund organizations that discriminate on specified grounds or political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns. Funding recommendations are subject to board approval; funded organizations enter into an agreement and may have to meet conditions or contingencies. Ongoing funding depends on compliance with the agreement and applicable policies. The organization says it monitors use of funds for distributions other than donor-designated pledges.
Other opportunities described by the organization include the Equity Innovation Fund, which supports innovative equity-focused projects in Racine County and is open to nonprofit, community, and grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs; and the Equity Through Technology Fund, which supports local nonprofits and community organizations using technology to address disparities. The organization also offers Wadewitz support for emergency capital repairs to funded impact partners, and an Essential Support Fund for projects addressing urgent needs. Sponsorships for 2026 are listed as closed; the opportunity is described as offering one-time awards of up to $500 to local nonprofits for aligned events or projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura Million as chair; Dave Durment as vice chair for community investment; Ashley Staeck as vice chair for nominating; Lisa Just as treasurer and vice chair for finance; and Jim Ladwig as vice chair at-large. It also lists Brian Agen as chair through June and Keith Cruise as vice chair at-large through June, along with directors Darryl Babu, Hector Diaz, and Scott Herrmann.
The organization’s funding policies identify Ali Haigh as president and CEO, Jessica Safransky Schacht as chief operating officer, and MaryBeth Kallio as community investment director.
United Way of Racine County Inc is led by Alexa Haigh, Secretary, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 30 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexa Haigh
Secretary, President & CEO
President → Secretary-President, 2020
Secretary-President → Secretary, President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$38K (2019) → $137K (2025)
Brian Agen
Chair
Vice Chair & Human Resources → Chair & Vice Chair - Human Resources, 2023
Chair & Vice Chair - Human Resources → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Million
Chair
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Sebastian
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Greenwood
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin McManmon
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Malicki
Director
First Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Babu
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Diaz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mahome Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Herrmann
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky McClelland
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Penman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Tapp
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McClaughlin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Michel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danyal Ibrahm
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Meyer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Campbell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Todryk
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sutherland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Akey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Behrens
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lewis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ladwig
Vice Chair - At-Large
Vice Chair & Nominating → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair - At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Cruise
Vice Chair - At-Large
Board Member → Vice Chair & At-Large, 2020
Vice Chair & At-Large → Vice Chair - At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Durment
Vice Chair - Community Investment
Board Member → Vice Chair & Community Investments, 2022
Vice Chair & Community Investments → Vice Chair - Community Investment, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Staeck
Vice Chair - Nominating
Director → Vice Chair - Nominating Committee, 2024
Vice Chair - Nominating Committee → Vice Chair - Nominating, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Just
Treasurer & Vice Chair - Finance
Director → Treasurer & Vice Chair - Finance, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Chris Antonneau (2019–2025) — Director · Filing note: Through July 2024
- Former: Kimberly Kane (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through July 2024
- Former: Matt Montemurro (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through July 2024
- Former: Stephanie Sklba (2019–2024) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Ernest Ni'a (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Hoover (2021–2024) — Vice Chair - Finance & Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Delagrave (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through June 202
- Former: Willie Jude II (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through October 2024
- Former: Julie Podoba (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tom King (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Eric Gallien (2019–2023) — Vice Chair - At-Large
- Former: Kelly Mould (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Borth (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristen Beglinger (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Maurice Robinson (2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen McLaughlin (2019–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Maruice Robinson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Holland (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy James (2019–2021) — Vice Chair & Community Investment
- Former: Stacey Malacara (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bryan Albrecht (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Bakshis (2019–2020) — Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Former: Connie Zinnen (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kara Reske (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Villalpando (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vanessa Abejuela-Matt DO (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Willie McDonald (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Terry (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dominic Cariello (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Mason (2019) — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Former: Rodney Prunty (2019) — Secretary-President
- Former: Scott Huedepohl (2019) — Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Former: Sheila Egerson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Rosso (2019) — Vice Chair & Human Resource
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 $137K, to Alexa Haigh (Secretary, President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Racine County Inc
How much does United Way of Racine County Inc give each year?
United Way of Racine County Inc gave $2.0M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 34 grants.
What is United Way of Racine County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Racine County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,144, and its average grant was $46,731, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Racine County Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does United Way of Racine County Inc give grants?
United Way of Racine County Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Racine, WI (24 grants), Milwaukee, WI (6 grants), Mt Pleasant, WI (3 grants) and Burlington, WI (3 grants).
Does United Way of Racine County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of United Way of Racine County Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Workforce Development" (7 grants) and "Equity Through Technology" (4 grants).
Who are United Way of Racine County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Racine County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Focus on Community ($242,115), Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization Inc ($152,469) and Beleaf Survivors Inc ($140,928), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Racine County Inc?
United Way of Racine County Inc reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does United Way of Racine County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “Mobilizing the caring power of Racine County to improve lives and transform our community.” Its annual community investment supports programs serving Racine County residents in three areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, and Financial Security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Racine County Inc?
For annual investment, applicants can review the request for proposals and current policies and procedures through the organization’s funding process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Racine County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Racine County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0806349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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