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United Way of Central Illinois Inc

Springfield, Illinois  ·  EIN 370716060  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Central Illinois Inc is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.0M in grants paid and $8.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 333 individual grants from this funder — $10.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for disability services. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.2M
Total assets
333
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of Central Illinois Inc funds

United Way of Central Illinois Inc's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Disability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Central Illinois Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Big Brotherbig Sister of the Il Capital Region
COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING - SERVICES INCLUDE SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AND COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING.
Springfield, IL$120K2017
Big Brotherbig Sister of the Il Capital Region
COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING - SERVICES INCLUDE SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AND COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING.
Springfield, IL$119K2019
Big Brotherbig Sister of the Il Capital Region
COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING - SERVICES INCLUDE SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AND COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING.
Springfield, IL$119K2018
Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois
PROJECT LEARN-AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT AIMED AS BRIDGING THE EDUCATIONAL GAP THAT DEVELOPS BETWEEN SCHOOL YEARS IN THE SU
Springfield, IL$114K2018
Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois
PROJECT LEARN-AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT AIMED AS BRIDGING THE EDUCATIONAL GAP THAT DEVELOPS BETWEEN SCHOOL YEARS IN THE SU
Springfield, IL$114K2019
Compass for Kids Inc
CAMP COMPASS-A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SPRINGFIELD WHICH PROVIDES ACADEMI
Springfield, IL$110K2019
Compass for Kids Inc
CAMP COMPASS-A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SPRINGFIELD WHICH PROVIDES ACADEMI
Springfield, IL$110K2018
Compass for Kids - Camp Compass
A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME
Springfield, IL$109K2021
Compass for Kids - Camp Compass
A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME
Springfield, IL$108K2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING - SERVICE INCLUDES SCHOOL BASED MENTORING AND COMMUNITY BASED
Springfield, IL$102K2023
Compass for Kids - Club Compass
A FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Springfield, IL$98K2021
Compass for Kids - Club Compass
A FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Springfield, IL$97K2022
Compass for Kids Inc
CAMP COMPASS - A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR HOMLESS AND LOW-INCOME
Springfield, IL$94K2023
Compass for Kids Inc
CAMP COMPASS - A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR HOMLESS AND LOW-INCOME
Springfield, IL$94K2024
Big Brother Big Sister of Central Illinois
COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING - SERVICE INCLUDES SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AND COMMUNITY BASED
Springfield, IL$94K2021

United Way of Central Illinois Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.7M
2019$1.7M
2020$1.4M
2021$1.0M
2022$1.0M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Central Illinois Inc

United Way of Central Illinois Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at uwcil.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Illinois Inc

Does United Way of Central Illinois Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does United Way of Central Illinois Inc fund?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Big Brotherbig Sister of the Il Capital Region, Big Brotherbig Sister of the Il Capital Region, Big Brotherbig Sister of the Il Capital Region. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Central Illinois Inc give in grants?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 333 grants.
Where is United Way of Central Illinois Inc located?
United Way of Central Illinois Inc is based in Springfield, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 370716060.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Central Illinois Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Way of Central Illinois Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.