UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY
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The United Way of Grundy County is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within its local community, having distributed a total of $164K to 23 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES THAT FACILITATE ORGANIZED SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS OF A CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, OR HEALTH RELATED NATURE BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF GRUNDY COUNTY.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WE CARE OF GRUNDY COUNTY INC
$329.4K
11%
EASTER SEALS OF JOLIET REGION INC
$256.9K
9%
GUARDIAN ANGEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
$237.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $164 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WE CARE OF GRUNDY COUNTY INC, EASTER SEALS OF JOLIET REGION INC, and GUARDIAN ANGEL COMMUNITY SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.