Community Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
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.
Focus Areas:
- Basic needs
- Education
- Financial stability
- Health
Contact Information:
- Address: 1999 Wabash Ave, Ste 107, Springfield, IL 62704
- Phone: 217-726-7000
- Website: uwcil.org
What United Way of Central Illinois Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 29
- Total given
- $996K
- Median grant
- $34K
- 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
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
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL
Mentor 2.0
$45K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Hunger
- Education
- Poverty alleviation
- Healthcare
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