Community Fund
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Overview
Community Fund
Funder: United Way of Central Illinois
Geographic Scope: Sangamon and Menard Counties, Illinois
Overview:
United Way's Community Fund is supported by the United Way Annual Campaign and is the primary way United Way invests in local programs aligned with community priorities and strategies.
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Status: Active
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What United Way of Central Illinois Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 29
- Total given
- $1.04M
- Median grant
- $35K
- Range
- $9,500–$94K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Compass for Kids Inc · Springfield, IL
Camp compass - a summer program for elementary school age children for homless and…
$94K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL
Comprehensive mentoring - service includes school based mentoring and community based
$57K
Sojourn Shelter and Services · Springfield, IL
Adult and children emergency shelter and provisions
$50K
Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL
Project learn - an out of school time educational component aime as bridging the gap
$50K
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield · Springfield, IL
St. john's breadline provides free, well balanced, nutritious meals 365 days a year
$48K
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