Mission
UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO BRINGS TOGETHER AND ACTIVATES PEOPLE, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Public Charity
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC, of CHICAGO, IL, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $47.1M in revenue, $48.9M in expenses, $48.8M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 2,711 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $225.3M.
EIN: 300200478
CHICAGO, IL
Federated Giving Programs
NTEE: T70
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$47.1M
Total Expenses$48.9M
Total Assets$48.8M
Grants Given2,711
Grant Total$225.3M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
How United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$7
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $87 for programs
$32
Neighborhood networks at united way of metro Chicago, we work alongside local neighborhood leaders to help identify community priorities and create a resident-driven neighborhood strategy
$23
Impact grantsfor more than 90 years, united way of metro Chicago ("united way") has mobilized private and philanthropic support, as well as public sector resources, to build thriving…
$23
The critical work of united way requires significant resources
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$2,038,325
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$1,322,556
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$1,050,471
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$1,000,000
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$786,602
Showing up to 5 of 2,711 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Alicia Ponce
BOARD MEMBER
Bridget Gainer
BOARD MEMBER
Carina Markel
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Christopher Preston
BOARD MEMBER
Darrel Hackett
BOARD MEMBER (THRU 06/2025)
Darren Jones
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47.1M | $48.9M | $48.8M |
| 2024 | $48.3M | $51.8M | $49.5M |
| 2023 | $47.0M | $53.0M | $52.9M |
| 2021 | $81.7M | $61.6M | $71.1M |
| 2020 | $94.3M | $67.9M | $48.8M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $94.3M to $47.1M (-50%), with total assets most recently reported at $48.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.