United Way of Racine County Inc
United Way of Racine County is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization based in Racine, Wisconsin, dedicated to mobilizing community resources to improve lives and transform the community. The organization serves as a grantmaking foundation and community convener, investing in local nonprofits and initiatives that address critical community needs.
Key facts about United Way of Racine County Inc
- EIN
- 39-0806349
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,978,601
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $58,194
- Median grant
- $39,310
- Total assets
- $10,439,387
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applications submitted online at www.unitedwayracine.org/CWF are reviewed monthly, with funding notifications issued by month-end.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Racine County Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for United Way of Racine County Inc's 34 itemized 2024 grants were Wisconsin (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Racine, WI (22 grants), Milwaukee, WI (6 grants), Burlington, WI (3 grants) and Mt Pleasant, WI (2 grants). 74% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Equity Technology Funding" (4 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.4M
-11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-15.1% YoY
Grant Count
34
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
-25.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Mobilizing the caring power of Racine County to improve lives and transform our community.
Vision: United Way envisions a community where individuals and families achieve their potential through healthy lives, education and financial stability.
Credo: We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Health and healthy community
- Education and youth opportunity
- Financial security and stability
- Community resiliency
The organization invests in programs that prepare children and youth to achieve their potential through education, help individuals and families become financially stable and independent, and support maximum physical, emotional, and mental health and safety outcomes.
Grantmaking
United Way of Racine County operates multiple funding mechanisms:
How to Apply
** Applications submitted online at www.unitedwayracine.org/CWF are reviewed monthly, with funding notifications issued by month-end. Grantees must submit end-of-funding reports within 60 days of project completion.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Racine County, Wisconsin. All funding is directed to organizations and initiatives serving Racine County residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 34 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $5.02M | $3.75M |
| Total Expenses | $5.68M | $5.47M |
| Total Assets | $11.8M | $10.44M |
| Total Liabilities | $2.46M | — |
Rating: Four-Star rating with 93% overall score from independent charity evaluation (reflecting strong accountability, finance, impact measurement, leadership, and community culture).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,439,387 | $11,817,989 | $12,258,964 |
| Revenue | $3,747,181 | $5,021,408 | $4,187,802 |
| Expenses | $5,468,452 | $5,683,074 | $4,874,985 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $334,421 | $222,923 | $253,251 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Racine County Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Equity Innovation Funds - Racine Community Foundation ($256,476), Focus on Community ($206,710), Beleaf Survivors Inc ($162,519).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY INNOVATION FUNDS - RACINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RACINE, WI | EIF FUNDING | $256,476 |
| FOCUS ON COMMUNITY RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING, LIFT FUNDING, EQUITY TECHNOLOGY FUNDING | $206,710 |
| BELEAF SURVIVORS INC RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING, LIFT FUNDING, WOMEN UNITED FUNDING, EQUITY TECHNOLOGY FUNDING, MISSION GRANT | $162,519 |
| HOMELESS ASSISTANCE LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION INC RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $102,469 |
| RACINE COUNTY PROJECT EMERGENCY RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $88,372 |
| RACINE FAMILY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION MT PLEASANT, WI | LIFT FUNDING | $85,360 |
| RACINE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $84,000 |
| CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING, LIFT FUNDING | $81,600 |
| HEALTH CARE NETWORK RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $81,500 |
| SAFE HAVEN OF RACINE INC RACINE, WI | GENERAL FUNDING, LIFT FUNDING | $77,536 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Staff:
- Heather Collier, Marketing and Communications Director
Board Leadership:
- Marcus White, President, The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread (involved in nonprofit development programming)
The organization employs 21 staff members and operates with a community investment committee composed of volunteers.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXA HAIGH | SECRETARY, PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $129,289 |
| BRIAN AGEN | CHAIR & VICE CHAIR - HUMAN RESOURCES | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE SKLBA | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| DAVE DURMENT | VICE CHAIR - COMMUNITY INVESTMENT | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY STAECK | VICE CHAIR - NOMINATING COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA HOOVER | VICE CHAIR - FINANCE, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEITH CRUISE | VICE CHAIR - AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| DARRYL BABU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HECTOR DIAZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON GREENWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT HERRMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA JUST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM KING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM LADWIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN MAHOME JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RALPH MALICKI BEG JULY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE MCCLAUGHLIN BEG JULY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BECKY MCCLELLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN MCMANMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA MILLION | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERNEST NI'A | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA PENMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE PODOBA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEX RAMIREZ BEG JULY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CORY SEBASTIAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACY TAPP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN DELAGRAVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT MONTEMURRO THROUGH JULY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS ANTONNEAU THROUGH JULY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY KANE THROUGH JULY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN DELAGRAVE THROUGH JUNE 202 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIE JUDE II THROUGH OCTOBER 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Racine County is accepting grant applications through the Equity Through Technology Fund to increase equity in accessing technology
News briefs: United Way of Racine County accepting grant applications toThe organization has partnered with Microsoft on technology-focused funding initiatives
United Way continues to issue requests for proposals aligned with its community investment priorities
United Way issues request for proposals | United Way of Racine CountyThe organization regularly conducts skill-building challenges in partnership with regional United Way organizations
Racine, Kenosha United Way announce skill-building challengeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Racine County Inc fund?
**Mission:** Mobilizing the caring power of Racine County to improve lives and transform our community. **Vision:** United Way envisions a community where individuals and families achieve their potential through healthy lives, education and financial stability. **Credo:** We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Health and healthy community • Education and youth opportunity • Financial security and stability • Commun…
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Racine County Inc?
United Way of Racine County operates multiple funding mechanisms: United Way invests donor dollars into high-performing nonprofits offering programs aligned with its focus areas. The organization employs an investment committee of volunteers that works throughout the year to ensure funding strategies are focused on education, financial stability, and health. A competitive funding opportunity available to Racine County-serving nonprofits. This fund supports projects, programs, and events that be…
Where does United Way of Racine County Inc make grants?
Racine County, Wisconsin. All funding is directed to organizations and initiatives serving Racine County residents.
What size grants does United Way of Racine County Inc award?
In 2024, United Way of Racine County Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.