United Way of Walworth County

What United Way of Walworth County does

United Way of Walworth County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2010 through the merger of Delavan-Darien United Way and Geneva Lakes United Way, headquartered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It serves as the sole United Way affiliate for Walworth County and operates as a fundraising intermediary, grantmaker, and community convener rather than a direct service provider. The organization mobilizes individual donations (Spring Campaign, planned giving), corporate partnerships through a tiered Business Circle program (Supporter $100+ through Hero $10,000+), and event fundraising (the Como Chaser 6K) to distribute funds to 40+ local partner agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the county.

The core product surface consists of three grant programs — Community Impact Grants ($100-$20,000), ARPA Aid to Nonprofits Grants ($1,000-$9,000), and the federally funded Emergency Food and Shelter Program chaired locally by UWWC — supplemented by the 211 resource helpline connecting residents to 10,000+ statewide health and human service programs. Underlying technology is intentionally minimal: third-party donation processing through PayPal, ConvergePay, and FlipCause; the externally operated 211 referral system accessed via United Way Worldwide membership; and the SingleCare prescription discount partnership that has delivered over $800,000 in resident savings. There is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or API surface.

Revenue is generated through charitable donations (individual, corporate, foundation, and planned giving) and pass-through grant administration. Operating cost structure is dominated by program distribution rather than technology investment. The governance structure pairs a professional staff led by CEO Brian Holt with a Board of Directors and volunteer-led grant review committees. Geographic reach is deliberately constrained to Walworth County, with 100% of donations retained locally, and federal program access is enabled through membership dues (1.5% of campaign revenue) paid to United Way Worldwide.

Name

United Way of Walworth County

Legal name

United Way of Walworth County, Inc.

Website

https://unitedwaywalworth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Walworth County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising and grantmaking organization serving Walworth County, Wisconsin. It mobilizes individual donations and corporate partnerships to fund 40+ local partner agencies through competitive grants and operates the 211 resource helpline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Nonprofit grantmaking
• Corporate giving programs
• Community resource referral
• Charitable foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Geneva

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the Spring Campaign and year-round donations via online portal (PayPal, credit card) or mail. Donors at various levels receive recognition and benefits.
2. Business Circle Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors at tiered levels (Hero $10,000+, Champion $5,000+, Investor $1,000+, Supporter $100+) provide annual contributions with associated recognition benefits.
3. Community Impact Grants: Competitive grant program distributing $100 to $20,000 to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing ALICE population needs in health, education, and financial stability.
4. ARPA Aid to Nonprofits Grants: Federal American Rescue Plan Act funding distributed to Walworth County nonprofits that experienced COVID-19 economic impacts. Rounds range from $1,000 to $9,000 per award.
5. Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP): Federally-funded program (Phase 41: $16,686) chaired by UWWC to supplement emergency food and shelter services in Walworth County.
6. Planned Giving: Legacy giving options including bequests, donor advised funds through Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, stock donations, retirement asset beneficiary designations, and life insurance gifts.
7. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events such as the Como Chaser 6K ($60 registration) combining fun run/walk with bar crawl to support local nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Way of Walworth County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that mobilizes financial resources and fosters collaboration among nonprofits serving Walworth County, Wisconsin. The organization distributes competitive grants to local nonprofits through the Community Impact Grant (CIC), ARPA Aid to Nonprofits Grant, and Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP), and operates the 211 community resource helpline. It also runs corporate giving partnerships, planned giving programs, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

United Way of Walworth County operates as a nonprofit federation offering a portfolio of community programs centered on three impact areas: Health, Education, and Financial Stability. The core offerings include the Community Impact Grant (CIC) program providing competitive funding to local nonprofits, the ARPA Aid to Nonprofits Grant for COVID-19 recovery, and the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) for emergency assistance. The organization operates the 211 Help Line as a 24/7 resource connector, manages planned giving and corporate Business Circle partnerships for fundraising, and runs the annual Como Chaser event. Additional programs include the James S. Santy Memorial Scholarship for students. The organization does not operate a technology product; rather it serves as a convener and funding distributor connecting donors to community agencies through a network of 40+ partner agencies serving Walworth County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Impact Grant (CIC)
• ARPA Aid to Nonprofits Grant
• Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
• 211 Help Line
• Como Chaser Event
• James S. Santy Memorial Scholarship
• Planned Giving Program
• Business Circle Corporate Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ local partner agencies supported through fundraising
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWWC pays 1.5% annual dues to United Way Worldwide in exchange for national corporate donations, 211 emergency help line infrastructure, SingleCare prescription savings program, Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds, and other support services.
• Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin (CFSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to administer the United Way of Walworth County Community Fund for planned giving, accepting gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets.
• SingleCarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to distribute prescription discount cards free-of-charge to Walworth County residents. SingleCare provides up to 80% savings on 10,000+ prescription medications. Residents have saved over $800,000 to date.
• Alpine Valley Music TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer partnership providing nonprofit groups (501(c)(3)) opportunity to work crew positions at concerts in exchange for volunteer hours calculated at crew wage rates plus bonus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County: Larger Wisconsin United Way affiliate with a similar portfolio of community impact grants, workplace campaigns, and 211 support; a useful scale and operational comparator for UWWC.
• United Way of Kenosha County: Southeastern Wisconsin peer United Way affiliate with analogous donor circle, grantmaking, and corporate partnership programs in a comparable small-county setting.
• United Way of Dane County: Another Wisconsin-based United Way affiliate operating a similar federated giving, workplace campaign, and 211/community impact model. Most directly comparable operating model and governance structure.
• Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin: UWWC's strategic partner for donor-advised funds and planned giving. Operates as a competing grantmaking vehicle in the same geographic footprint, attracting overlapping major donors and corporate partners.
• Community Action (Walworth County): A named UWWC Business Circle Investor-level donor ($1,000+) and community partner. Operates anti-poverty programs in the same geography and is a peer recipient/applicant of UWWC funding.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National federation to which UWWC pays 1.5% annual dues. UWWC leverages United Way Worldwide's 211, EFSP, SingleCare, and national corporate donation infrastructure, making the federation the closest strategic and operational peer.
• American Red Cross (Wisconsin Region): National federated nonprofit with similar workplace giving, disaster relief, and 211-adjacent activities; competes for the same corporate donor dollars in Wisconsin.

Emerging players

• Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition: A local partner agency supported by UWWC fundraising; comparable mission in community health/social services and quoted on UWWC's website as a beneficiary of UWWC's fundraising model.
• Salvation Army of Walworth County: Direct-service nonprofit operating emergency food, shelter, and utility assistance programs in the same county — overlaps with UWWC's EFSP and grantmaking mission area.
• Habitat for Humanity of Walworth County: Local housing-focused nonprofit that is a likely recipient of UWWC CIC grants and shares the same donor and corporate partner network in Walworth County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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