UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY
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UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $382.7K in total grants paid to 20 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDING DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP IN UNITING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE THAT IMPROVES LIVES AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE SAUK VALLEY
Sterling, IL
$1.4M
26%
STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA
Sterling, IL
$890K
17%
WHITESIDE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
STERLING, IL
$458.7K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$13.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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- 20 grantees
- 51 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Iowa. 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 WHITESIDE COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $383 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE SAUK VALLEY, STERLING-ROCK FALLS FAMILY YMCA, and WHITESIDE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.