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Nonprofit · EIN 39-0806285

UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY

Tax-exempt · KENOSHA, WI 53140

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$1.2M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,191,750$1,123,686$68,064$1,340,388$159,162$1,181,226
June 30, 2024990$1,071,911$1,081,195-$9,284$1,278,355$165,193$1,113,162
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$840,076
of which government grants
$255,000
Program service revenue
$280,637
Investment income
$24,755
Net income from fundraising events
$32,753
Other revenue
$46,282

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$193,821
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$173,786
Other salaries and wages
$402,602
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$658,079
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,600
Occupancy
$35,084
Travel
$1,334
Depreciation
$5,008
Program services (functional)
$939,377
Management and general (functional)
$127,960
Fundraising (functional)
$56,349

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,278,355
Total assets, end of year
$1,340,388
Total liabilities, end of year
$159,162
Net assets, end of year
$1,181,226
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,517
Net assets without donor restrictions
$462,334
Net assets with donor restrictions
$718,892
Gross receipts
$1,265,670
Employees
14
Volunteers
507
Year formed
1959
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLYNN FRIESCHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$71,194$22,176
BETH GRIFFENDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
40$58,791$10,979
TANYA RUDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROB HOGANTREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK HOLMESDIRECTOR/AUDIT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBYN HEATHCOTE-DOERSCHDIRECTOR/CIC CHAIR (FROM MAR 2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACQUELINE MORRISPRESIDENT (THRU MAR 2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CYNDEAN JENNINGSDIRECTOR/CIC CHAIR (THRU MAR 2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELSEY HUBELERSECRETARY (THRU MAY 2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEZARREA JOHNSON-KINDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MITCH FERRARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HORACE STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM ROBERTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KARIN GRAVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
11 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR MICHELE HANCOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL BONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMICE GLASSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAVETTA ARRINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH GAROUTTEDIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
DR DOMINIQUE PRITCHETTDIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
COLIN MURPHYDIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
KAILA BINGENDIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER MAGGIODIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
LAUREN NERIDIRECTOR (THRU MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
NIKKI PAYNEDIRECTOR (THRU MAR 2025)
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLYNN FRIESCHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$70,436$20,664
BETH GRIFFENDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
40$53,105$9,702
JACQUELINE MORRISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROB HOGANTREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CYNDEAN JENNINGSDIRECTOR/CIC CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK HOLMESDIRECTOR/AUDIT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELSEY HUBELERSECRETARY (FROM 3/2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NIKKI PAYNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEZARREA JOHNSON-KINDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TANYA RUDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MITCH FERRARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HORACE STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM ROBERTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAUREN NERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KARIN GRAVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR MICHELE HANCOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL BONDDIRECTOR (THRU 9/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMICE GLASSDIRECTOR (FROM 3/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAVETTA ARRINGTONDIRECTOR (FROM 3/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTIE GEILDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5500 6TH AVE STE 210, KENOSHA, WI 53140-3710
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAROLYNN FRIESCH, 5500 6TH AVE 210, KENOSHA, WI 53140
Signed the 990
CAROLYNN FRIESCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(262) 658-4104
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY IS TO CONNECT CARING VOICES AND MAXIMIZE RESOURCES TO COLLECTIVELY STRENGTHEN AND UPLIFT KENOSHA COUNTY. WE ENVISION A KENOSHA COUNTY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND ECONOMICALLY STABLE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY IMPACT - AT UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY (HENCEFORTH KNOWN AS UWKC), WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY IMPACT BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF INDIVIDUALS AND WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL AGENCY PARTNERS TO MAKE A CRITICAL DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ENVISION A KENOSHA COUNTY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND ECONOMICALLY STABLE.UWKC IMPACTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN A VARIETY OF LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL UNITED WAY INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT OUR PARTNER PROVIDER AGENCIES. THESE COMBINED EFFORTS PROVIDE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS AND DELIVER MEASURABLE RESULTS. UWKC IS GUIDED BY GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GOVERNANCE, OVERSEEING OPERATIONS AND THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS. THE KEY FOCUS AREAS FOR UWKC, BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, ARE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. UWKC ADDRESSES THESE AREAS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:EDUCATIONHELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIALGOALS: CHILDREN/YOUTH IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. CHILDREN/YOUTH DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY.EDUCATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY SUCCESS. STRONG, PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITIES ARE DEPENDENT UPON A SKILLED WORKFORCE THAT CAN COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS, THERE WERE 2 MILLION SCHOOL DROPOUTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24 NATIONWIDE IN 2020. AMERICA, AND KENOSHA COUNTY, FACE AN EDUCATION CRISIS. IN KENOSHA COUNTY, TWO OUT OF THREE THIRD GRADERS CANNOT READ PROFICIENTLY, WHICH IS AN EARLY INDICATOR OF ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. WHAT IS THE COST OF THIS ALARMING TREND? THE ANSWER, MORE THAN $544 BILLION IN LOST WAGES, TAXES AND PRODUCTIVITY OVER THEIR LIFETIMES. THESE TRENDS ARE REVERSIBLE, BUT ONLY WHEN COMMUNITIES AND PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS WORK TOGETHER.UWKC WORKS TO ACHIEVE EDUCATION GOALS BY LEADING THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:KENOSHA COUNTY YOUTH AS RESOURCES (YAR)KENOSHA COUNTY YOUTH AS RESOURCES (YAR) IS A GRANT-GIVING PROGRAM THAT FUNDS YOUTH-DESIGNED, YOUTH-LED COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. YOUTH, WITH GUIDANCE FROM ADULTS, DETERMINE AND PRIORITIZE THE PROJECTS THEY BELIEVE WILL ADDRESS A NEED IN THEIR COMMUNITY. YOUTH GROUPS MAY APPLY TO YAR FOR SMALL GRANTS OF UP TO $500, WHICH MAY BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR A PROJECT. THE YAR BOARD INVITES YOUTH GROUPS TO PRESENT THEIR SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSALS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD AT THREE TIME PER YEAR FOR REVIEW MEETINGS AND THEN ALLOCATES FUNDING AFTER REVIEWING ALL APPLICATIONS.YAR WAS DEVELOPED OUT OF A NEED - A NEED TO MAKE THE YOUTH OF KENOSHA COUNTY FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY. ACCORDING TO RESULTS FROM A 2010 SEARCH INSTITUTE SURVEY OF KENOSHA COUNTY YOUTH, ONLY 27% FEEL THAT THEY ARE GIVEN USEFUL ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY. AN EVEN LOWER 25% OF YOUTH FEEL THAT ADULTS VALUE THEM. YAR IS A PROGRAM OF UWKC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON EXTENSION KENOSHA COUNTY.DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, YOUTH AS RESOURCE, CONSISTING OF 8 HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERS AND THREE ADULT MEMBERS, AWARDED $3,500 ACROSS 7 SERVICE PROJECTS READ ACROSS KENOSHA: A COMMUNITY LITERACY EVENTREAD ACROSS KENOSHA: A COMMUNITY LITERACY EVENT TOOK PLACE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KENOSHA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRISTOL SCHOOL DISTRICT, RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY, AND SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL "READ ACROSS AMERICA" EVENT. THIS YEAR, 192 VOLUNTEERS READ WITH K-3RD GRADE CLASSROOMS. BOOKS FEATURED VARIOUS AUTHORS AND TITLES, GUIDED BY THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND KUSD. SPONSORSHIPS AND COMMUNITY DONATIONS HELPED PROVIDE CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO EACH OF THE 200+ CLASSROOMS.READERS ARE LEADERS TUTORING PROGRAMTHE READERS ARE LEADERS TUTORING PROGRAM IS AN EARLY GRADE READING INITIATIVE THAT HELPS CHILDREN BUILD THE CRITICAL READING SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. THROUGH THIS TUTORING PROGRAM, UWKC RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND PLACES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. THE TUTOR WORKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO SUPPLEMENT THE WORK THEY ARE DOING IN THE CLASSROOM.DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, THE PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 6 KENOSHA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: GRANT, FOREST PARK, WHITTIER, PRAIRIE LANE, NASH, AND SOUTHPORT. OVER 100 STUDENTS RECEIVED LITERACY SUPPORT FROM 96 VOLUNTEER TUTORS. SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN, TUTORS HAVE GIVEN OVER 10,000 HOURS TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD CRITICAL SKILLS FOR READING PROFICIENCY. BORN LEARNING TRAILSCHILDREN ARE CONSTANTLY LEARNING, RIGHT FROM BIRTH. TO HELP ADULTS TURN A SIMPLE PARK VISIT INTO AN EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY, BORN LEARNING TRAILS OFFER MULTIPLE ACTIVITY STATIONS WITH FUN, INTERACTIVE LEARNING GAMES THAT PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN PLAY WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. THE TRAILS ARE AN EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY TO BOOST CHILDREN'S LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SKILLS A VALUABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR EARLY LEARNING. BORN LEARNING TRAILS ARE AT COLUMBUS PARK, FOX RIVER PARK, AND CHAVEZ LEARNING STATION.ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER-LED REVIEW PROCESS, UWKC INVESTS IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF KENOSHA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM KENOSHA LITERACY COUNCIL LITERACY FOR LIFE ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAM WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HORIZONS CHILDREN'S SERVICES KENOSHA YMCA ABILITIES IN MOTION ADAPTIVE SPORTSHEALTHIMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTHGOALS: INDIVIDUALS DEMONSTRATE SKILLS FOR HEALTHY LIVING. INDIVIDUALS ACCESS HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES.GOOD HEALTH IS BOTH A COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY AND A COMMUNITY BENEFIT. IT GOES BEYOND PERSONAL DIET, EXERCISE, AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL CHOICES WE MAKE. THE FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY LIFE IS IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE BUILD AND THE ENVIRONMENTS WE INHABIT. WHEN PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO PARKS, BIKE PATHS, SAFE PLAYGROUNDS, HEALTHY FOODS, AND GOOD MEDICAL CARE, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE. UWKC IS WORKING TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY CARE AND PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE HELP TO THOSE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, A VICTIM OF ABUSE, OR SOMEONE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR AN ADDICTION.UWKC WORKS TO ACHIEVE HEALTH GOALS BY LEADING THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:HEALTH RESOURCES UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SHARE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY: CLINIC INFORMATION, FLU INFORMATION, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUICIDE PREVENTION, COUNSELING SERVICES, AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INFORMATION AND FAMILY AND CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS (PRENATAL CARE COORDINATION, SAFE SLEEP, WIC, CAR SEAT SAFETY). ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER-LED REVIEW PROCESS, UWKC INVESTS IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS: CATHOLIC CHARITIES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES KENOSHA AREA FAMILY & AGING SERVICES' MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM THE SHARING CENTER NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HORIZONS' LEGAL ADVOCACY KENOSHA YMCA HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING HOPE COUNCIL PARENTING TIME/SUPERVISED VISIT LGBT CENTER OF SE WI KENOSH LGBTQ+ YOUTH PROGRAM KENOSHA AREA FAMILY & AGING SERVICES VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
    Expenses $415,269 · grants $155,000
  • BUILDING OUR FUTURE IS AN EDUCATIONAL "CRADLE TO CAREER" INITIATIVE THAT REQUIRES COMMUNITIES TO WORK COLLECTIVELY TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF WEAKNESS, MARSHAL RESOURCES TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND USE DATA TO DRIVE ACTION AND DECISION MAKING THAT WILL LEAD TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. UWKC TRANSFERRED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF THIS PROGRAM TO THE KABA FOUNDATION AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023. UWKC CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THIS INITIATIVE BY SERVING AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND THROUGH COLLABORATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
    Expenses $367,506 · grants $17,996 · revenue $291,837
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERISM - IN ADDITION TO LEADING INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THROUGH THE INVESTMENT PROCESS, UWKC PLAYS A ROLE IN ENSURING THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ALSO ABLE TO UTILIZE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE DO SO IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: VOLUNTEER CONVENOR - UWKC IS COMMITTED TO HELPING KENOSHA COUNTY RESIDENTS FIND ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. UWKC UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND VALUES AND REALIZES HOW IMPORTANT THE GIFT OF TIME CAN BE TO ANY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TO SOURCE AND PUBLICIZE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, UWKC UTILIZES A WEB-BASED PLATFORM CALLED VOLUNTEER WISCONSIN. NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY COALITIONS POST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, IN-KIND NEEDS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS. IT IS A PLACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CORPORATE TEAMS CAN EASILY SEARCH AND FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO UTILIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL TALENTS AND MEET THEIR INTERESTS WHILE MAKING A LOCAL IMPACT. IN ADDITION TO FOSTERING YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEERISM THROUGH VOLUNTEER WISCONSIN, UWKC ORGANIZES SEVERAL VOLUNTEER EFFORTS THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR TO HELP CONNECT INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.DAYS OF CARINGCORPORATE PARTNERS OR VOLUNTEER TEAMS ARE CONNECTED WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT RANGE FROM WORKING WITH SENIORS, TO PAINTING OR LANDSCAPING. IN 2025, DAY OF CARING WAS A TWO-DAY EVENT. BORN LEARNING TRAILS WERE INSTALLED AT FOX RIVER PARK AND CHAVEZ LEARNING STATION.DAYS OF ACTION SENSORY PLAYGROUND PROJECTSTHIS PROJECT BRINGS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO KENOSHA COUNTY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS TO ADD BOTH EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS AND ACTION STENCILS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THE STENCILS THAT VOLUNTEERS PAINT INSPIRE KIDS TO LEARN AND MOVE WHILE CREATING GAMES AROUND THE STENCILS. RESEARCH FINDS THAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN SPEND MORE OF THEIR RECESS AND ACTIVITY TIME IN ACTIVE PLAY WHEN SCHOOLYARDS ARE ENHANCED WITH PLAYGROUND MARKINGS. SIMILARLY, TO DAYS OF CARING, DAYS OF ACTION HAS NOT FORMALLY TAKEN PLACE SINCE 2019. SCHOOLS, HOWEVER, HAVE BEEN ABLE TO UTILIZE AVAILABLE STENCILS AS REQUESTED. RECENTLY, FOREST PARK, ROOSEVELT, AND WHITTIER SCHOOLS HAVE COMPLETED THEIR SENSORY PLAYGROUNDS.COMMUNITY SERVICES - UWKC IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH THE KENOSHA EMERGENCY SERVICES NETWORK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY AND ACTS AS A REFERRAL SOURCE TO MANY NEEDING HELP IN OUR COMMUNITY. UWKC ALSO FUNDS IMPACT, INC.'S 2-1-1 CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE AND ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY.COMMUNITY CONVENER - ONE POWERFUL THING ABOUT UWKC IS THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, EDUCATION, FAITH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTIONS, CIVIC LEADERS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONS.
    Expenses $86,444 · grants $5,000
  • MAHONE FOUNDATION THE MARY LOU AND ARTHUR F. MAHONE FOUNDATION (MAHONE FOUNDATION) WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMICALLY AND ACADEMICALLY DESERVING YOUTH WHILE SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVES IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. AS OF FEBRUARY 2025, UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY HAS AGREED TO BE THE FISCAL SPONSOR WHILE THE MAHONE FOUNDATION IS AWAITING THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF THEIR APPLICATION FOR 501(C)(3) STATUS FOR EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT.
    Expenses $54,333
  • WE PROCESSED $15,825 IN DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS. DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY THE DONOR TO BE FORWARDED TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO UNITED WAY ACTS SIMPLY AS AN AGENT THAT COLLECTS, PROCESSES AND DISBURSES THE FUNDS. WE PROVIDE THIS SERVICE AS A CONVENIENCE TO OUR DONORS. DESIGNATED AGENCIES MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN AN ANTI-TERRORIST COMPLIANCE MEASURES FORM AND A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER MUST BE ON FILE IN ORDER FOR THEM TO RECEIVE FUNDS DESIGNATED TO THEM BY UWKC DONORS DURING OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN.
    Expenses $15,825 · grants $15,825 · revenue $2,329

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-0806285
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1971
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,340,388
Income (IRS master file)
$1,265,670

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,191,750$1,123,686$1,340,388XML
990June 2024$1,071,911$1,081,195$1,278,355XML
990June 2023$789,190$1,997,148$1,320,528IRS
990June 2022$1,262,344$1,149,781$2,445,511IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-0806285).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY is 39-0806285.
Is UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROLYNN FRIESCH.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,194 (CAROLYNN FRIESCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF KENOSHA COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,191,750, expenses of $1,123,686 and total assets of $1,340,388 at year end.

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