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United Way of Lake County Inc

Gurnee, Illinois  ·  EIN 362167949  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Lake County Inc is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.0M in annual giving against $9.4M in assets. This page documents the 180 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Lake County Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.4M
Total assets
180
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Lake County Inc funds

United Way of Lake County Inc's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Personal Assistance Telephone Help Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bloomington, IL$704K2024
One Hope Unitedhome Visiting Allocation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lake Villa, IL$230K2020
One Hope Unitedhome Visiting Allocation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lake Villa, IL$228K2019
One Hope Unitedhome Visiting Allocation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lake Villa, IL$228K2018
Dupage County
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Wheaton, IL$201K2024
Personal Assistance Telephone Help Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bloomington, IL$185K2023
United Way of Greater St Louis
PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$176K2024
A Safe Place Lake County Crisis Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Zion, IL$148K2020
Catholic Charities Lake County Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Waukegan, IL$144K2020
United Way of Greater St Louis
PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$78K2023
Interface Children & Family Service
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Camarillo, CA$75K2024
Catholic Charities Lake County Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Waukegan, IL$74K2019
Northern Illinois Food Bank
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Geneva, IL$71K2020
Community Action Partnership
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Waukegan, IL$69K2020
Families Helping Families Chicagoland
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Gurnee, IL$68K2020

United Way of Lake County Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$808K
2019$779K
2020$1.5M
2022$308K
2023$628K
2024$1.6M
2025$137K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Lake County Inc

United Way of Lake County 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 liveunitedlakecounty.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Lake County Inc

Does United Way of Lake County Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Lake County 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 Lake County Inc fund?
United Way of Lake County Inc's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Personal Assistance Telephone Help Inc, One Hope Unitedhome Visiting Allocation, One Hope Unitedhome Visiting Allocation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Lake County Inc give in grants?
United Way of Lake County Inc reported $6.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 180 grants.
Where is United Way of Lake County Inc located?
United Way of Lake County Inc is based in Gurnee, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362167949.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Lake County 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 Lake County Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.