Julie Bosma, President u0026 CEO of United Way of Rock River Valley | unitedwayrrv.org
Julie Bosma, President u0026 CEO of United Way of Rock River Valley | unitedwayrrv.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $700,000 and $341,631, along with two additional grants totaling $637,500, all designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.
These appropriations represent state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1919, United Way of Rock River Valley states that its mission is: “United Way of Rock River Valley unites the collective power of our community to improve lives.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $2,673,480 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $2,565,060 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,565,060 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, United Way of Rock River Valley had $7,403,120 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $8,583,110, indicating a 15.9% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
United Way of Rock River Valley is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | $1,679,131 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Alli Bernadi Insko | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Amber Sanders | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Annie Hobson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Casey Lester | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Dale Dickinson | Vice Chair & |
| 2024-2024 | Edward J Zurowski Jr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ej Miller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Julie Bosma | Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Julie O'Rourke | Past Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Frederick Baldwin | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Nancy Chamberlain | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Richard J Ciganek | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tamara C Butler | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tess E Knight | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Theresa Merriman | Cfo |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Ann Campos | Marketing Data Specialist | - |
| - | Heather Maier | Community Building Manager | - |
| - | Jake Maliszewski | Volunter Center Manager | - |
| - | Jane Armitage | Major Gifts Director | - |
| - | Jennie Beckman | Campaign Manager | - |
| - | Linda Childers | Executive Assistant | - |
| - | Maria Enciso | Finance Coordinator | - |
| - | Matt Zarembski | Campaign Manager | - |
| - | Paul Logli | Ceo And President | - |
| - | Rodney Prunty | Vice President | - |
| - | Theresa Merriman | Director Of Finance | - |
| - | Trisha Welte | Afl-Cio Community Services Liaison | - |
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