Emergency Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: Sangamon and Menard Counties, Illinois
Overview:
United Way of Central Illinois' Emergency Fund provides additional funding to local nonprofit agencies during times of crisis. The fund was established to provide a safety net to community agencies to protect daily operations and vital services.
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
- Hardship
- Community services
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