United way of metro chicago brings together and activates people, resources, and expertise to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$9K
Grants Given
$6.3M
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
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Address
222 Merchandise MART PLZ
Chicago, IL, 60654-110
Governance
Voting board members31
Independent members30
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %39.9%
Permanent endowment %23.4%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$912K
Net to org$847K
Retained by contractors$65K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation