UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
AI Summary
The United Way of Champaign County is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within Champaign County, having disbursed a total of $3.2 million to 113 grantees in the 2025 filing year. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; engagement is strictly relationship-based and by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY BRINGS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND LASTING IMPACT FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PROMISE HEALTHCARE NFP
Champaign, IL
$3M
9%
DON MOYER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Champaign, IL
$2.2M
7%
EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK
Urbana, IL
$2M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
76
Median 1st year grant
$22.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Texas, and Missouri. 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 CHAMPAIGN COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include PROMISE HEALTHCARE NFP, DON MOYER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, and EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.