UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC
AI Summary
The United Way of Eastern La Salle County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Eastern La Salle County. With a total of $72K in grants paid to 12 grantees in 2025, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF EASERN LASALLE COUNTY SUPPORTS OVER 40 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS PARTICIPATION AGENCIES. UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LASALLE COUNTY COORDINATES ITS LABOR OF LOVE WHICH IS LOW-INCOME HOME REPAIR PROJECT; DISTRIBUTES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS THROUGH ITS SCHOOL TOOLS PROGRAM; PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM, TARGETS PARENTS, GRANDPARETNS, AND CAREGIVERS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH EARLY LEARNING MATERIALS AND CLASSES FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE FIVE THROUGH ITS BORN LEARNING PROGRAM, PROVIDES "IMAGINATION LIBRARY" BOOKS FOR ANY CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1, 2008 RESIDING IN UWELC SERVICE AREA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IRS, UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LASALLE COUNTY PROVIDES A VITA (VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) STIE; OVERSEES THE EFSP GRANT FOR LASALLE COUNTY; IS THE FISCAL MANAGER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE FRONT DOOR FUNDS AND ASSISTS MANY INDIVIDUALS WITH INFORMATION AND
Cause Areas
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Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
A SERVANTS HEART
OTTAWA, IL
$49.8K
9%
VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER OF
URBANA, IL
$47.5K
9%
SAFE JOURNEYS
Streator, IL
$44K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC give?
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC 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 EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $72 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include A SERVANTS HEART, VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER OF, and SAFE JOURNEYS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC?
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LA SALLE COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.