United Way Of Adams County, Inc .

What United Way Of Adams County, Inc . does

United Way of Adams County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN 37-0673476) founded in 1937 and headquartered at 936 Broadway, Suite F, Quincy, Illinois, operating exclusively within Adams County. The organization functions as a community fund and social services coordinator, raising voluntary contributions through an August-to-January annual workplace giving campaign, corporate sponsorships (Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers), planned estate gifts, the Adams United Legacy endowment fund (administered by Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri), tribute giving, and signature events such as Day of Caring, United We Feud, Restaurant Days, and the annual Campaign Kickoff. Of funds raised, 99% remain in Adams County, with 1% flowing to United Way Worldwide.

The organization's operating model combines direct program delivery with grantmaking to a network of 16 partner nonprofit agencies supporting 25 programs across health, education, and financial stability. Direct programs include the Help Line (a free, confidential information and referral service, one of the few remaining United Way Helplines in Illinois), Good News of Christmas (holiday family assistance), Quincy Area Partnership for Unmet Needs (crisis financial assistance), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library local affiliate (ILADAMS), Veteran Services (in partnership with Tri-State Warrior Outreach), and Disaster Recovery coordination through Adams County VOAD. Cross-cutting initiatives include the Community Building Council (Housing, Community Stability, and Behavioral Health teams), Adams County Together (food insecurity response), Financial Literacy Resources, Decision Guides, and a Community Service Directory. The organization is led by Executive Director Jenna Hull, with Makayla Buckley as Communications and Program Director, Amanda Goings as Director of Administration, and Maddie Weed as Director of Development (appointed February 2026); a volunteer Board of Directors and Resource Investment teams govern funding allocation.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation-based (no fees or pricing model), with disclosed proxies including $550,000 awarded to partner agencies in 2025, over $20,000 raised at the inaugural United We Feud in 2025, and Mercantile Bank's $30,000 matching challenge for the 2025 campaign. The organization reaches over 34,000 people annually (approximately 46% of Adams County residents) and serves an ALICE population representing 26% of the county. It does not operate proprietary technology, APIs, or AI systems, relying on third-party donation processors (QGiv, Snowball Fundraising) and the FreeWill.com estate planning platform for transactions.

Name

United Way Of Adams County, Inc .

Legal name

United Way of Adams County, Inc.

Website

https://unitedwayadamsco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Adams County is a Quincy, Illinois-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises donations to fund 16 partner agencies and 25 programs, while operating direct services including the Help Line, Unmet Needs, Good News of Christmas, and veteran and disaster response for Adams County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services / Human Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Community fundraising campaigns
• Nonprofit social services
• Human services programs
• Community resource referral
• Disaster recovery coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

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. Annual Campaign Fundraising: Annual fundraising campaign conducted August through January that raises money to fund 16 local nonprofit organizations and 25 local programs. Money raised comes from workplace giving campaigns at local businesses, corporate donations, corporate matches, and individual donations. 99% of money raised stays within Adams County with 1% going to United Way Worldwide.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships provide funding to cover event costs and general operations. Sponsors receive brand visibility through logo placement on social media, press materials, event invitations, monthly newsletter, and annual report. Sponsorship helps ensure more funds can be allocated to partner agencies.
3. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Planned estate gifts including IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of stock, bequests through wills, endowment gifts, and Donor Advised Fund contributions. Also includes Charitable Gift Annuities providing lifetime income while supporting United Way.
4. Tribute Giving: Tribute gifts to recognize and remember important people through holiday gifts, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or memorial tributes. Acknowledgements are shared with honorees or families.
5. Adams United Legacy Fund: Endowment fund administered through Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri that builds long-term financial stability for United Way.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Way of Adams County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable donations through annual campaigns, workplace giving, corporate sponsorships, and planned/estate gifts, then redistributes funds to 16 local partner nonprofit agencies operating 25 programs in education, health, and financial stability. It also delivers direct human services including a free Help Line information-and-referral service, Good News of Christmas holiday assistance, Unmet Needs crisis funding, Veteran Services, Disaster Recovery / VOAD coordination, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library early literacy program, and the Adams County Together food insecurity response.

Product overview

United Way of Adams County is a nonprofit community organization operating as a single integrated service entity rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization delivers a portfolio of human service programs including the Help Line (information and referral service), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (early literacy), Good News of Christmas (holiday assistance), Quincy Area Partnership for Unmet Needs (crisis financial assistance), Veteran Services, and Disaster Recovery coordination. Supporting infrastructure includes the Community Building Council (housing, financial stability, and behavioral health initiatives), Adams County Together (food insecurity response), a comprehensive Community Service Directory, Financial Literacy Resources, and Decision Guides. Fundraising programs include the Annual Campaign (August-January), Corporate Sponsorship, Restaurant Days, Planned Giving, and donor recognition through Leadership Givers. Volunteer programs include Day of Caring, Resource Reinvestment Volunteers, and the Promotions Committee. Signature events include the annual Campaign Kickoff and United We Feud competition. The organization connects to community partners across Adams County through 16 partner agencies supporting 25 programs, impacting approximately 34,000 people annually (46% of residents).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Good News of Christmas: Holiday assistance program providing Christmas gifts and household items for families in need, serving 92 children and 40 adults in 2023.
• Adams County Together
• Quincy Area Partnership for Unmet Needs

Products and services

• Help Line A free, confidential information and referral phone service connecting Adams County residents to resources for housing, food, utilities, senior services, mental health, legal assistance, healthcare, and emergency support. Operated by the Communications and Program Director.
• Quincy Area Partnership for Unmet Needs
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Registration
• Good News of Christmas Annual holiday assistance program providing Christmas gifts and household items for 30-50 nominated families with 3+ members each; serves 92 children and 40 adults in 2023.
• Veteran Services
• Disaster Recovery / VOAD
• Community Building Council
• Adams County Together
• Annual Campaign
• Corporate Sponsorship Program
• Planned Giving / Estate Giving
• Restaurant Days

Quantifiable outcome

• 661 individuals assisted through Help Line in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blessing Health SystemcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor and community partner providing healthcare services. Sponsors Day of Caring events and provides financial literacy workshops. One of the primary healthcare providers in the region supporting United Way initiatives.
• First Bankers Trust CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Leadership Giver sponsor providing financial literacy classes to the community. Conducts corporate giving and employee workplace campaigns supporting United Way.
• DOT FoodscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor supporting United Way annual campaign and initiatives. Major employer in Adams County contributing to community giving programs.
• Quincy RecyclecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor for 2026 campaign. Local business supporting United Way fundraising initiatives and community programs.
• Wine on BroadwayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Campaign sponsor providing support for annual campaign activities.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoiscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver sponsor and community partner. Sponsors Day of Caring events and supports United Way programs addressing community health needs.
• Quincy Medical GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare provider sponsor for Day of Caring and community health initiatives. Supports United Way events and programs.
• Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & MitchellcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver sponsor and community partner. Supports Day of Caring events and various United Way initiatives.
• Refreshment Services PepsiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Event sponsor providing refreshments for Day of Caring volunteer activities.
• TCBYminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Restaurant partner and event sponsor supporting Day of Caring activities.
• KnapheidecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor and Leadership Giver. Major employer in Adams County supporting United Way through corporate giving and workplace campaigns.
• Phibro Animal Health Corp.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor and Leadership Giver. Supports United Way campaigns and Day of Caring volunteer events.
• Adams Electric CooperativecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver sponsor and Leadership Giver supporting United Way initiatives and community programs.
• Liberty BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver sponsor and Leadership Giver supporting United Way annual campaign.
• Tri-State Warrior OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with VA to provide case management and administrative support for veteran services program. United Way has assembled a committee of key community members to ensure continued development of veteran support programs.
• Rotary Club of QuincycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-hosts the annual Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award with United Way. Partnership recognizes exceptional community leaders demonstrating high standards of community service.
• Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast MissouricoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Administers the Adams United Legacy endowment fund for United Way of Adams County. Provides long-term financial stability through permanent asset building.
• Herald-WhigminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local media partner providing coverage of United Way events, campaigns, and community impact stories. Originally launched Good News of Christmas in 1988.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Early literacy program affiliate (ILADAMS) providing free books to children from birth to age 5 in Adams County. United Way hosts the local affiliate registration and program.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: National early literacy program for which United Way of Adams County serves as the local affiliate (ILADAMS). Provides free books to children birth to age 5, representing a partnership rather than competitor relationship.

Direct peers

• Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter: Disaster relief and emergency assistance organization that United Way's VOAD initiative coordinates with locally. Comparable mission in emergency response and overlaps with United Way's disaster recovery program.
• Heart of Illinois United Way: A regional United Way affiliate serving the Peoria, IL area with similar community fundraising, partner agency funding, and program models. Most directly comparable in terms of size, structure, and rural Midwestern operating context.
• United Way of Central Illinois: Another Illinois-based United Way chapter serving the Springfield region with analogous annual campaigns, partner agency funding, and community impact programs. Comparable in scale and operating model to United Way of Adams County.
• Salvation Army Quincy Corps: National faith-based nonprofit with a Quincy, IL presence providing emergency assistance, food, and shelter services. Competes for similar donor dollars and serves overlapping populations in Adams County.
• Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri: Regional community foundation that administers the Adams United Legacy Fund for United Way of Adams County. Operates as a direct peer in community philanthropy, grantmaking, and endowment administration in the same geography.

Others

• Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce: Local business association that partners with United Way for workplace giving campaigns and corporate sponsorship. Functions as a referral channel and community connector but not a direct service competitor.

Regional players

• Goodwill of the Heartland: Regional Goodwill affiliate providing workforce development, job training, and financial stability programs in the Adams County region. Directly comparable mission around financial stability and serves similar vulnerable populations.
• Blessing Health System Foundation: Healthcare system foundation that is both a major United Way Gold sponsor and operates its own community health programs. Comparable in community fundraising capacity and Adams County focus.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization for the United Way network to which Adams County belongs (paying 1% of funds raised). Sets brand standards and provides network affiliation, but does not directly compete as it operates as the federation headquarters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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