United Way of Walworth County
United Way of Walworth County is a public charity based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It makes grants to organizations serving community needs, with its website describing work to mobilize resources and foster nonprofit collaboration in Walworth County.
United Way of Walworth County at a glance
In short: United Way of Walworth County gave $459K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $458,948
- +127.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +84.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,113
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,156
- Total assets
- $1,194,172
- +341.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (13 of 35, 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 Walworth County
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 202, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (262) 374-4474
Website: https://unitedwaywalworth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Walworth County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elkhorn Food Pantry ($28K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin. The Community Impact Grant is directed toward unmet needs in Walworth County, and the website says the organization’s donations stay in the county.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Walworth County open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 35 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2021) to $459K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Food Pantry Elkhorn, WI | Food Pantry | $27,660 |
| New Beginnings Apfv Elkhorn, WI | Domestic Abuse | $26,700 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake Geneva, WI | Build Homes for Those in Need | $26,570 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic Elkhorn, WI | Strive to better understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the uninsured, low income and under-served residents of Walworth county with compassion and understanding. | $25,640 |
| Bethel House of Whitewater Inc Whitewater, WI | Ecumenical Project for Families in Need | $21,700 |
| Walworth County Literacy Council Elkhorn, WI | Reading Assistance | $20,790 |
| Community Action Inc Janesville, WI | Emergency housing assistance; on-going counseling and advocacy; homeless shelter assistance. | $20,650 |
| Tree House Child and Family Center Elkhorn, WI | Dedicated to the belief that all children are entitled to a life free of violence, abuse and neglect | $19,592 |
| Safe Families for Children Elkhorn, WI | Provide Temporary Housing for Children at Risk | $18,180 |
| Geneva Lakes Family YMCA Lake Geneva, WI | Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | $17,830 |
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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 | $1,194,172 | $1,555,476 | $654,026 | $458,948 | 35 | $13,189 |
| 2024 | $270,766 | $462,688 | $369,361 | $201,387 | 19 | $4,749 |
| 2023 | $168,628 | $431,605 | $392,880 | $184,760 | 19 | $432 |
| 2022 | $125,822 | $358,863 | $421,754 | $189,250 | 15 | $-6,841 |
| 2021 | $170,019 | $318,402 | $318,002 | $148,006 | 16 | $1,431 |
| 2020 | $167,677 | $266,194 | $330,878 | $185,500 | 20 | $-7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated on its 2024 filing that its mission is to “collect and disburse funds for the United Way.” Its website describes a broader aim of uniting and empowering Walworth County by mobilizing financial resources and fostering collaboration among nonprofits. The Community Impact Grant is intended to address unmet needs related to education, financial stability, and health, with a target population of Walworth County residents identified as ALICE—people who earn above the poverty level but cannot afford a bare-bones household budget. The website particularly identifies programs that address housing and childcare.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. New Beginnings APFV says it educates the community about domestic abuse and sexual assault and provides services to victims. Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as building and repairing housing for needy families. Open Arms Free Clinic says it serves the health and wellness needs of low-income, uninsured Walworth County residents. Bethel House of Whitewater describes providing housing, utilities, and other support to families with children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Tree House Child and Family Center says it promotes safe, strong, healthy environments for children and families through child-abuse prevention, education, and resource support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Walworth County reported 35 grants totaling $458,948. Grant amounts ranged from $5,660 to $27,660, with a median of $10,156.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $27,660 to Elkhorn Food Pantry for food pantry support; $26,700 to New Beginnings APFV for domestic-abuse services; $26,570 to Habitat for Humanity to build homes for people in need; and $25,640 to Open Arms Free Clinic to serve the health and wellness needs of underserved Walworth County residents. Other notable awards included $21,700 to Bethel House of Whitewater, $20,790 to Walworth County Literacy Council, and $19,592 to Tree House Child and Family Center.
For Community Impact Grants, the website says eligible applicants include nonprofit agencies with federal tax-exemption documentation under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19), and school districts. Requests may range from $100 to $20,000. Applications are submitted online and reviewed by a team of board members and the executive director using a scoring rubric; the website says an application does not guarantee funding. The organization’s 2024 filing also says applications are reviewed and approved by its Community Impact Committee, which interviews approximately one-third of funded agencies each year.
The website lists the 2026 Community Impact Grant application period as May 1–30, 2026; that cycle is in the past, and the website says the 2026–2027 grants are closed. It states that the next CIC cycle, for 2027–2028, is expected in March 2027, with $220,000 identified for that cycle.
The website’s final ARPA Aid to Nonprofits round is also closed. That past round offered requests of $1,000–$9,000 and required, among other items, proof of nonprofit status, a completed W-9, good-standing documentation, and a UEI or evidence of applying for one. Applicants had to meet Walworth County location and service requirements and demonstrate negative economic impacts from the specified COVID-19 period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Holt as executive director; Stacey Budill as president; Morgan Landi as past president; Jacob McHugh as treasurer; Kyle Hundt as vice president; Tabitha Schrock as secretary; and KJ Jimenez, Pattie Woods, Jacob Mick, and Karen Sempf as directors.
United Way of Walworth County is led by Brian Holt, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Holt
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Budill
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Strasser
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sempf
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kj Jimenez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisol Rivera
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Quist
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Carper
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pattie Woods
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skip Mosshamer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kilkenny
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Mick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Blimbergs
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Daly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Dreyer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Val Donnan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tabitha Schrock
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Hundt
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Landi
Past President
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob McHugh
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Cali Drafkorn (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jaden Smith (2024) — Director
- Former: Kendra Jenski (2024) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Egert (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Doelder (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Broga (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Doris Cangelosi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Dingman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gregg Rice (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Katherine Gaulke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Churchill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tamela Dunn (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Ward Phillips (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elisabeth Partyka (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kelli Smith (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sunny Minx (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Senta Holmes (2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Jennings (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Jeni Hallatt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jon Anzalone (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Josh Duesterbeck (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan O'Connell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tracy McHugh (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David McConnell (2021) — Director
- Former: Dave McConnell (2020) — Director
- Former: Dennis Carnes (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Wilke (2020) — Director
- Former: Jill Heller (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Jackson (2020) — Director
- Former: Shanon Swaney (2020) — Director
- Former: Sharon Gonzalez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Walworth County
How much does United Way of Walworth County give each year?
United Way of Walworth County gave $459K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $201K across 19 grants.
What is United Way of Walworth County's typical grant size?
United Way of Walworth County's median grant in 2025 was $10,156, and its average grant was $13,113, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Walworth County that year got $10K on average.
Where does United Way of Walworth County give grants?
United Way of Walworth County 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 Elkhorn, WI (11 grants), Lake Geneva, WI (11 grants), Delavan, WI (4 grants) and Walworth, WI (2 grants).
Does United Way of Walworth County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Walworth County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Walworth County's largest grantees?
United Way of Walworth County's largest 2025 grantees include Elkhorn Food Pantry ($27,660), New Beginnings Apfv ($26,700) and Habitat for Humanity ($26,570), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Walworth County?
United Way of Walworth County reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does United Way of Walworth County fund?
The organization stated on its 2024 filing that its mission is to “collect and disburse funds for the United Way.” Its website describes a broader aim of uniting and empowering Walworth County by mobilizing financial resources and fostering collaboration among nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Walworth County?
United Way of Walworth County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaywalworth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Walworth County's EIN?
United Way of Walworth County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1471340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). United Way of Walworth County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-walworth-county-morg_0aa18a740e8147619163074945bcdd4e
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