United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties
To meet critical human needs that will improve the quality of life and build a better community in wexford and Missaukee counties. The United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties works to impact three targeted areas through community investment/annual allocations, community response grants, collaboratives and initiatives, volunteer development, and information and referral.
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties at a glance
In short: United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties gave $76K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $75,633
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- Average grant
- $9,454
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Habitat for Humanity ($16K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $76K (2023, 19 months). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $76K.
*2023: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Shelter Cadillac, MI | General Support | $12,883 |
| Cadillac Area Oasis Cadillac, MI | General Support | $11,500 |
| The Salvation Army Cadillac, MI | General Support | $11,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cadillac, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Manton Senior Center Manton, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Staircase Youth Services Ludington, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cadillac, MI | General Support | $6,250 |
| Community Hope Cadillac, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $127,046 | $226,750 | $75,633 | 8 | $716 |
| 2022 | $368,008 | $154,636 | $175,932 | $60,800 | 5 | $1,064 |
| 2021 | $386,572 | $110,734 | $200,121 | $73,800 | 6 | $2,268 |
*2023: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties is a public charity, based in Cadillac, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $716.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties is led by Brian Kelsey, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brian Kelsey
President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Helsel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Mankiewicz
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Cress
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Hill
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Rigling
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Marinoff
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Schmid
Director
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Ulrich
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $35K (2023)
Jennifer Brown
1st Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hayes
2nd Vice President
2nd Vice President → President, 2022
President → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Best
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Howell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Pat Goggin (2021–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Carl Kielbasa (2021) — President
- Former: Jenni Johnson (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sharease Beaudet (2021) — Director
- Former: Tonya Smith (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $35K, to Andy Ulrich (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties
How much does United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties give each year?
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties gave $76K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. The 2023 filing year covers 19 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $61K across 5 grants.
What is United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's typical grant size?
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,454, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties give grants?
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cadillac, MI (6 grants).
Does United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's largest grantees?
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's largest 2023 grantees include Habitat for Humanity ($16,250 across 2 grants), New Hope Shelter ($12,883) and Cadillac Area Oasis ($11,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's EIN?
United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7112549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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