Name

Jackson County United Way

Legal name

Jackson County United Way Inc.

Website

https://jacsy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Nonprofit services
• Workplace giving
• Micro grants
• Community resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Seymour

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from community members through online giving platform (Givelively)
2. Workplace Giving Campaigns: Employees donate through workplace campaigns via payroll deduction
3. Micro Grants: Provides grants up to $1,000 to local 501(c)(3) organizations serving Jackson County residents

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jackson County United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes charitable contributions and community resources to support programs in Jackson County, Indiana. Its core activities include coordinating workplace giving campaigns, providing micro grants ($500-$5,000) to local small businesses, nonprofits, schools, and childcare providers, publishing ALICE financial stability data, hosting community conversations, and maintaining a community resources directory.

Product overview

Jackson County United Way is a nonprofit charitable organization offering a portfolio of community programs focused on health, education, and financial stability. The core offering includes an Annual Campaign for donations, Workplace Campaigns for corporate giving, and Program Sponsorships. Direct assistance programs include Rock'n Ready (school supply assistance), Day of Caring (volunteer engagement), and the 2026 Micro Grant Series for local nonprofits. The organization also provides Community Resources including housing, food assistance, and transportation information, and hosts events like the Puttin' for a Purpose Golf Scramble. These programs work together to address community needs across Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency focus areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rock'n Ready: School Supply Assistance Program
• Day of Caring

Products and services

• Workplace Giving Campaign
• Micro Grants Program
• ALICE Report
• Community Conversations
• Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser
• Community Resources Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% of Jackson County households are in poverty or considered ALICE

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• City of SeymourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Seymour sponsors Jackson County community resources and partners in community development initiatives.
• County of JacksoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson County government collaborates on community resource initiatives and sponsors local resources.
• Healthy Jackson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership producing the Community Resource Guide for Jackson County residents.
• GivelivelycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline donation processing platform enabling secure charitable giving to Jackson County United Way.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization of which JCUW is a certified member. Comparable as the parent network governing brand, certification standards, and shared fundraising infrastructure across all local United Way chapters.
• The Salvation Army Indiana Region: National faith-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food, and shelter in Indiana. Comparable as a donation-driven community services organization with overlapping beneficiary populations (poverty, food insecurity, family support), though broader in mission.
• United Way of Central Indiana: Large regional United Way affiliate serving multiple Indiana counties including the Indianapolis metro. Directly comparable as a peer United Way chapter running workplace campaigns, grantmaking, and community programs, but operating at substantially larger geographic and fundraising scale than Jackson County United Way.
• Feeding America (network): National hunger-relief nonprofit whose affiliate network overlaps with food-pantry partners supported by JCUW's micro grants. Comparable as a donation-funded community-impact organization addressing one of JCUW's core beneficiary segments (food insecurity).

Direct peers

• United Way of Monroe County: A neighboring Indiana United Way chapter serving a single county with similar programs (workplace giving, community grants, volunteer mobilization). Closest functional peer given overlapping state, county-level scale, and program mix.
• Community Foundation of Jackson County: Local Jackson County community foundation performing grantmaking and donor stewardship in the same geography. Highly comparable as a fellow community-focused grantmaker serving overlapping donor and nonprofit populations within Jackson County.
• Indiana United Ways: Statewide association representing Indiana's local United Way chapters. Comparable as the statewide convener and support network for chapters like JCUW, providing shared advocacy, training, and policy coordination.
• Habitat for Humanity of Jackson County: Local Habitat affiliate providing housing support in Jackson County, and a confirmed JCUW community partner through the Community Resource Guide. Comparable as a peer county-level nonprofit delivering direct services to residents.

Regional players

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank: Regional food bank serving multiple southern Indiana counties including Jackson County. Comparable as a nonprofit serving overlapping beneficiary populations with food insecurity focus and a donation-supported model.
• Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Indiana: Regional nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and donated-goods retail programs across Indiana. Comparable as a community-services nonprofit with a fundraising-supported mission, though focused on employment rather than JCUW's health/education/resiliency focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JacksonCountyUnitedWay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myjacsy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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