United Way of Greater McHenry County

What United Way of Greater McHenry County does

United Way of Greater McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1966 and headquartered in McHenry, Illinois, operating exclusively within McHenry County, Illinois. Its mission is to mobilize the caring power of the local community so that all residents can thrive, with programmatic focus on four impact areas: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resilience. The organization reports serving more than 91,900 residents annually, approximately 25% of McHenry County's population, through a combination of direct service programs and grant funding to a network of 29 vetted local nonprofit partner agencies, to which it distributes approximately $800,000 annually. Notable outcomes include 4,000 Imagination Library books delivered monthly, 1,000 food pantry deliveries per month, 10,000+ pounds of food donated to pantries, and 300 coats distributed to children in low-income households.

The organization's core products and programs include: (1) the 211 Resource Line, a 24/7, 365-day helpline available by phone, text, and online chat connecting residents to local health and human services in English and Spanish; (2) Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, an early-childhood literacy program providing free monthly books to children from birth to age five, for which United Way became the official McHenry County funding partner in April 2024; (3) Community Grant Programs distributing $800,000 to 29 local partner agencies; (4) Workplace Giving Campaigns enabling payroll-deduction donations through employer partnerships; and (5) the Pillars Club recognition program for donors giving over $1,000 annually. Fundraising is supported by tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), special events such as the Project Popcorn 50/50 Raffle, individual donations, planned giving, and stock/QCD gifts. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Georgia Majors and led by President/CEO Jamie Maravich, supported by a small staff of fewer than 10 employees including a Development Director and Marketing Specialist. Key corporate sponsors include TC Industries, Avient Corporation, American Community Bank & Trust, Follett Content Solutions, Advia Credit Union, Northwestern Medicine, A-Tec Ambulance, ITW Medical, Home State Bank, and Charter Dura-Bar.

Name

United Way of Greater McHenry County

Legal name

United Way of Greater McHenry County

Website

https://uwmchenry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Greater McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966 that mobilizes community resources in McHenry County, Illinois, serving over 91,900 residents annually through the 211 Resource Line, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and $800,000 in grants to 29 local partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community fundraising services
• Social service coordination
• Workplace giving campaigns
• Nonprofit grant distribution
• Human services referral

Headquarters

HQ city

Illinois City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through online portal, mail, or phone. One-time and recurring gift options available.
2. Workplace Giving Campaigns: Employee payroll deduction campaigns through employer partnerships. Companies run annual campaigns allowing employees to contribute via automatic payroll deductions.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiered sponsorship levels for annual events and programs.
4. Stock Donations & QCD: Accepts gifts of appreciated stock and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs up to $100,000 annually, providing tax benefits to donors.
5. Planned Giving: Bequests and estate planned gifts through partnership with United Way America's planned giving program.
6. Grants to Partner Agencies: Distributes approximately $800,000 annually in grants to 29 local partner agencies supporting community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Way of Greater McHenry County is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes charitable giving, volunteers, and partner agencies to address youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security, and community resilience in McHenry County, Illinois. It distributes approximately $800,000 in annual grants to 29 vetted local nonprofit partner agencies and operates direct service programs including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (free monthly books for children birth to age 5) and the 24/7 211 Resource Line that connects residents to local health and human services.

Product overview

United Way of Greater McHenry County operates as a nonprofit social service organization offering a portfolio of community programs centered on four impact areas: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resilience. The core offerings include the Dolly Parton Imagination Library early literacy program, the 211 Resource Line 24/7 helpline, and annual grant distribution to 29 partner agencies totaling $800,000. Additional programs include workplace giving campaigns, fundraising events like the Project Popcorn 50/50 Raffle, and the Pillars Club donor recognition program. The organization does not operate a technology platform or software product but rather coordinates community resources and charitable giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 211 Resource Line: 24/7 helpline connecting people with local resources for critical health and human services.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
• Pillars Club

Quantifiable outcome

• 91,900+ residents helped annually (approximately 25% of McHenry County population)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, silver, core and minor.

• TC IndustriesplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-owned manufacturing company and worldwide industry leader in cutting edges, wear parts, and fabrications. Supports through annual employee giving campaign, corporate donation, sponsorship, workplace fundraising events, and board leadership. Received Six Figure Milestone Award from United Way.
• Avient CorporationgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerMaterials and sustainability company that connects exceptional people, ideas, and science. Supports through annual employee giving campaign, corporate donation, annual sponsorship, and board leadership volunteering.
• American Community Bank & TrustsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity bank making banking easy with access to decision-makers and creative solutions. Long history of generously giving through employee campaigns, corporate donations, sponsorships, and board leadership.
• Follett Content SolutionsplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerMcHenry-based education material provider that donated $10,000 from book sale proceeds to help fund Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Hosted book sale in September 2024 selling nearly 18,000 books.
• Advia Credit UnionplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union serving as volunteer portal sponsor for United Way of Greater McHenry County, demonstrating commitment to community financial wellness.
• Northwestern MedicineplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare system providing platinum-level sponsorship support for United Way initiatives.
• A-Tec AmbulanceplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency medical services provider sponsoring United Way programs.
• ITW MedicalplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical technology company providing platinum-level sponsorship.
• Home State BankplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity bank providing platinum-level sponsorship support.
• Charter Dura-BargoldGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturing company providing gold-level sponsorship.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program partnered with local United Way to deliver free monthly books to children from birth to age 5. United Way of Greater McHenry County became official funding partner as of April 2024. Goal to reach 65% of eligible children within five years.
• Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.minorOthersStock donation custodian: DTC #: 0443, Account #: EBR-755100, Account Name: United Way of Greater McHenry County, EIN 36-6147909
• 29 Partner AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 29 local nonprofit agencies including 4-C Community Coordinated Child Care, Association for Individual Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Catholic Charities, CASA of McHenry County, and others receiving United Way grant funding and support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization for the United Way network. Establishes brand standards, the planned-giving program United Way of Greater McHenry County participates in, and overall federated governance.
• Salvation Army McHenry County: National social services nonprofit with local McHenry County presence providing emergency assistance, food, and shelter — overlapping mission space with United Way's basic-needs and resilience programs.

Direct peers

• United Way of Lake County: Neighboring Illinois United Way affiliate with the same federated model, workplace giving campaigns, 211 partnership, and local partner-agency grant model. Most directly comparable peer by structure and geography.
• Northern Illinois Food Bank: Regional food assistance nonprofit serving McHenry County and surrounding areas. Comparable on food-pantry delivery scale (~1,000/month mentioned for UW) and community-facing social service delivery model.
• The Community Foundation for McHenry County: Local community foundation that has directly funded United Way of Greater McHenry County. Operates the same grantmaking-and-giving model with a McHenry County mandate, making it the closest functional peer even within the same county.
• United Way of DuPage County: Suburban Chicago United Way affiliate operating the same workplace giving, community grant, and 211 service delivery model within a single Illinois county.
• United Way of Kane County: Adjacent Illinois United Way affiliate serving Kane County with workplace giving, agency grants, and community impact programs structured nearly identically.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County: Local Habitat affiliate operating in McHenry County with a similar community-development focus. Comparable as a peer nonprofit within the same geography, though focused on housing rather than broad human services.
• McHenry County Department of Health: Local public health agency serving the same county population. Comparable as a community health and human services coordinator in the same geography, though publicly funded rather than donation-based.

Others

• 211 Illinois: Statewide operator of the 211 helpline that United Way of Greater McHenry County leverages. Directly comparable on the resource-line technology and infrastructure layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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