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United Way of Will County

Joliet, Illinois  ·  EIN 362515625  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Will County is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $2.6M in assets. This page documents the 246 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Will County — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.6M
Total assets
246
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What United Way of Will County funds

United Way of Will County's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, early childhood education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Disability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include disabled, men boys, older adults, women girls.

disabledmen boysolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catholic Charities
Gen Assistance
Joliet, IL$275K2018
Catholic Charities
Gen Assistance
Joliet, IL$273K2017
Catholic Charities
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$217K2019
Catholic Charities
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$196K2020
Boys and Girls Club
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$160K2019
Boy's and Girl's Club
Gen Assistance
Joliet, IL$160K2017
Boy's and Girl's Club
Gen Assistance
Joliet, IL$160K2018
Boys and Girls Club
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$152K2020
Greater Joliet Area YMCA
Gen Assistance
Joliet, IL$149K2018
Greater Joliet Area YMCA
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$143K2019
Greater Joliet Area YMCA
Gen Assistance
Joliet, IL$138K2017
Trinity Services
Gen Assistance
New Lenox, IL$137K2018
Trinity Services
Gen Assistance
New Lenox, IL$133K2017
Greater Joliet Area YMCA
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$130K2020
Senior Service Center
GEN ASSISTANCE
Joliet, IL$112K2019

United Way of Will County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.4M
2018$2.5M
2019$2.1M
2020$1.7M
2021$1.2M
2023$942K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Will County

United Way of Will County'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 uwwill.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Will County

Does United Way of Will County accept grant applications?
United Way of Will County'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 Will County fund?
United Way of Will County's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Will County give in grants?
United Way of Will County reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 246 grants.
Where is United Way of Will County located?
United Way of Will County is based in Joliet, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362515625.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Will County'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 Will County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.