About United Way of Grundy County
United Way of Grundy County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that mobilizes the Grundy County communities to action so all can thrive. We rally support for local not-for-profit agencies that make a positive impact, building a stronger community for all.
Focus Areas
Basic needs / emergency assistanceHealth & wellnessFinancial stabilityEducation / youth servicesIndependence & self-sufficiency
Who They Fund
Grundy County residentschildren (early childhood)youthlow-income familiesindividuals affected by emergencies/disasterslocal nonprofit partner agencies
Funding Style
About United Way of Grundy County
United Way of Grundy County centers its grantmaking on five local priorities: basic needs, health, financial stability, youth success, and independence/self-sufficiency. Its recent awards show a steady pattern of support for county-based human services, with repeated funding to agencies serving Morris, Joliet, and Chicago-area partners that reach Grundy County residents. The largest recent grant listed is $23,000 to We Care of Grundy County in Morris, followed by $21,000 in 2024 and $20,800 in 2023, showing multi-year support for the same local agency. Other recurring awards point to a portfolio built around direct service delivery rather than one-time project grants. Easter Seals Joliet Region received $19,600 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025, while Guardian Angel Community Serv received $16,400 in 2023, $17,220 in 2024, and $17,200 in 2025. The foundation also funds agencies tied to disability services, nutrition, education, and youth-serving programs within Illinois.
What United Way of Grundy County Funds
Basic needs and emergency support appear throughout the portfolio. We Care of Grundy County received $23,000 in 2025, alongside separate funding streams for local partner agencies serving food, housing, utilities, and crisis needs. Health and disability-related services are another clear theme: Easter Seals Joliet Region received $19,600 in 2025, continuing a three-year sequence of support. Financial stability is reflected in grants to Community Nutrition Network, which received $15,000 in 2025 after $13,440 in 2024 and $12,800 in 2023. Youth and education also show up in the recent grants list, including $11,700 in 2025 to University of IL Extension and $9,500 in 2025 to Disability Resource Center, both tied to local service delivery in Morris.
How United Way of Grundy County Gives
United Way of Grundy County’s typical grant size sits at $7,530 at the 25th percentile, $9,500 at the median, and $14,220 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to ongoing support rather than isolated one-off gifts. Its structure is that of a local United Way funding network built around annual campaign support, community investment, and partner-agency allocations. The organization also lists a 2-1-1 referral service and a disaster relief fund as part of its community resources and giving designations.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$492K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Total Revenue
$726K
Total Expenses
$327K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $14K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$14K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in IL.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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