Mission
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF NORTHWEST INDIANA TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.
Public Charity
UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in VALPARAISO, IN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.1M, expenses of $4.5M, total assets of $5.3M. Imperigo tracks 120 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $5.1M.
EIN: 356006484
VALPARAISO, IN
Federated Giving Programs
NTEE: T70
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.1M
Total Expenses$4.5M
Total Assets$5.3M
Grants Given120
Grant Total$5.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at United Way of Northwest Indiana Inc
How United Way of Northwest Indiana Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$74
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$11
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $74 for programs
$74
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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 Northwest Indiana Inc
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER SUPPORT AND TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PROGRAM
$50,000
HOME AND HOSPICE CARE, AND THE VNA PHOENIX CENTER
$41,600
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WORKING FAMILIES CHILDCARE NEEDS, HEALTHY MEALS PROGRAM, AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS
$41,000
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, DAY SERVICES AND CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAMMING
$36,000
WOMEN'S SHELTER AND THERAPY WORKS PROGRAM
$35,500
Showing up to 5 of 120 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
FORMER PRESIDENT
Adam Odoherty
DIRECTOR
Allen Spajer
DIRECTOR
Brienne Hooker
PRESIDENT
Christopher White
VICE CHAIR
Crystal Cartwright
DIRECTOR
Ellis Dumas
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.1M | $4.5M | $5.3M |
| 2024 | $4.4M | $4.8M | $7.7M |
| 2023 | $5.0M | $3.8M | $7.6M |
| 2022 | $4.9M | $4.7M | $6.4M |
| 2021 | $2.7M | $2.4M | $4.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.7M to $3.1M (+12%), with total assets most recently reported at $5.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IL, IN.
ILIN
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.