UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY
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The United Way of Will County is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Will County, having distributed a total of $983.8K across 58 grantees in 2024. 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 United Way of Will County can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY FIGHTS FOR THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EDUCATION OF EVERY PERSON IN WILL COUNTY. UNITED WAY ADDRESSES THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND STRATEGIC APPROACH.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF JOLIET
$2.1M
10%
George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club
$1.6M
8%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET
$1.4M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and District Of Columbia. 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 WILL COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $984 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF JOLIET, George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club, and YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION JOLIET. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.