United Way · EIN 36-2167843
United Way of Rock River Valley
Rockford, IL
United Way of Rock River Valley is a United Way organization based in Rockford, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $932K in grants paid across 26 grants, with $11.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to YWCA of Rockford, Boys and Girls Club of Rockford and Zion Development Corporation.
How to request funding
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Rock River Valley's website for its current funding process.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Uniting the collective power of the community to improve lives.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Literacy & Dceo | $120,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Literacy & Dceo | $71,355 |
| Zion Development Corporation | Rockford, IL | Dceo & Snh | $57,538 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Literacy | $50,075 |
| Barbara Olson Center of Hope | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $50,000 |
| Belvidere Family YMCA | Belvidere, IL | Dceo | $50,000 |
| Community Life Center | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $50,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Dceo | $50,000 |
| Ethnic Heritage | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $43,403 |
| Lifescrap Community Services | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $42,916 |
| Other | — | Literacy & Dceo | $41,632 |
| African-American Resource Center | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $40,000 |
| Alignment Rockford | Rockford, IL | Literacy | $30,000 |
| Iwbc | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $30,000 |
| Winnebago Office of Educators | Loves Park, IL | Literacy | $28,211 |
| Roy Gayle Pony Baseball Softball | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $25,000 |
| Swift | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $24,616 |
| Burpee Museum | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $24,317 |
| Harlem School District 122 | Machesney Park, IL | Literacy | $24,250 |
| Patriots Gateway Community Center | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $17,060 |
| Rockford Public Library | Rockford, IL | Literacy | $15,639 |
| Trinity Daycare | Rockford, IL | Literacy | $11,902 |
| Ken Rock Community Center | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $11,718 |
| St Marks Lutheran Church | Rockford, IL | Dceo | $10,000 |
| Brightpoint | Rockford, IL | Literacy | $7,500 |
The 25 largest of 26 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of Rock River Valley accept grant applications?
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Rock River Valley's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does United Way of Rock River Valley give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $932,229 in grants paid (26 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Rock River Valley funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to YWCA of Rockford (IL), $120K, Boys and Girls Club of Rockford (IL), $71.4K, Zion Development Corporation (IL), $57.5K, YMCA of Rock River Valley (IL), $50.1K and Barbara Olson Center of Hope (IL), $50K.