﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2014v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2015-12-15T14:26:00-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2015-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>391224176</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SIEPERT &amp; CO LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1920 WEST HART ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BELOIT</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53511</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2014-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>366158489</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>KISH</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8157567522</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>115 N FIRST STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>DEKALB</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>60115</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BRIDGET CARLSON</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>BOARD PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8157567522</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2015-12-15</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>DENNIS E HILDEBRANDT</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00013647</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6083652266</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2015-12-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2014</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2016-03-07 17:11:31Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BRIDGET CARLSON</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>115 N FIRST STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>DEKALB</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>60115</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>332810</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.KISHWAUKEEUNITEDWAY.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2004</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>IL</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY SHARING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THROUGH COLLABORATION, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION, AND VOLUNTARY GIVING, KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY WILL WORK TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY IS COMMITTED TO MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, FUNDRAISING, AND LOCAL ADVOCACY. MONEY RAISED THROUGH LOCAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS IS DISTRIBUTED BY VOLUNTEER ALLOCATION PANELS AFTER ASSESSING PROGRAM AND SERVICE NEEDS IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>14</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>14</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>2</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>294</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>362681</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>267773</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>54</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>62</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>37367</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>32810</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>400102</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>300645</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>200489</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>203000</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>88785</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>90938</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>43395</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>39113</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>38375</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>328387</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>332313</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>71715</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-31668</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>111869</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>84862</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>168909</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>173570</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>-57040</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>-88708</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY SHARING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THROUGH COLLABORATION, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION, AND VOLUNTARY GIVING, KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY WILL WORK TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY IS COMMITTED TO MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, FUNDRAISING, AND LOCAL ADVOCACY. MONEY RAISED THROUGH LOCAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS IS DISTRIBUTED BY VOLUNTEER ALLOCATION PANELS AFTER ASSESSING PROGRAM AND SERVICE NEEDS IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>247926</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>203000</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>FUND DISTRIBUTION - COLLECT AND ALLOCATE FUNDS TO LOCAL UNITED WAY AGENCIES TO MEET THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <Desc>FUND DISTRIBUTION - COLLECT AND ALLOCATE FUNDS TO LOCAL UNITED WAY AGENCIES TO MEET THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>247926</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>2</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>false</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>2</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>14</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>14</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <OtherInd>X</OtherInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>8157567522</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>115 N FIRST STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DEKALB</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>60115</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIA ANDERSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELE BOLDEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICKI CHULICK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LISA CUMINGS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MATT DUFFY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NICOLE FISCH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WENDY WEST-KRAUCH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVE LEIFHEIT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHEELA PRAHLAD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JESUS ROMERO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALLISON MANNINO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRIDGET CARLSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NANCY CASTLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KENDA JESKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>267773</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>267773</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>62</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>62</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>61721</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>32165</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>29556</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER REVENUE</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2254</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2254</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>IMPACT WORK</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1000</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1000</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>3254</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>300645</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3316</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>203000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>203000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>81455</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>27157</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27149</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>27149</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2446</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>816</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>815</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>815</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>712</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>237</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>237</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>238</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6325</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2109</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2108</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2108</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6083</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2028</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2028</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2027</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4377</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1821</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1278</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1278</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9781</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3261</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3260</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3260</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>754</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>377</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>38</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>339</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1763</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>882</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>87</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>794</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>144</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>144</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3318</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>166</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2488</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>664</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>6072</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6072</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CAMPAIGN EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3410</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3410</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER EXPENSES - MG</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1313</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1313</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER EXPENSES - FR</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1313</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1313</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>47</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>47</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>332313</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>247926</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>40992</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>43395</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>49675</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>62062</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>61487</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>22237</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>16960</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>16397</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>707</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>563</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>111869</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>84862</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2833</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4815</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <GrantsPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>166076</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>168755</EOYAmt>
      </GrantsPayableGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>168909</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>173570</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-57040</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>-88708</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-57040</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>-88708</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>111869</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>84862</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-31668</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc7">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>330733</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>266505</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>285946</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>362681</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>267773</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1513638</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>330733</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>266505</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>285946</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>362681</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>267773</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1513638</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>1513638</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>56793</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>62649</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>67973</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>62</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>187477</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>1701115</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>65037</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.88980</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.87400</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>16960</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>16397</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>563</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>563</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>300645</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>300645</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>300645</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>332313</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>332313</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>332313</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc4">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>TASTE OF THE VI</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>61721</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>61721</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>32165</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>61721</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>61721</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>32165</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>32165</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>29556</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc5">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>false</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>17000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>29000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DEKALB COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>13500</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ELDER CARE SERVICES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>7000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>18500</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOPE HAVEN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>25000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KISHWAUKEE FAMILY YMCA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>7000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>OPPORTUNITY HOUSE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>6000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SAFE PASSAGE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>14500</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <CashGrantAmt>33000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>MEMBER AGENCY ALLOC</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc6">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY SHARING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THROUGH COLLABORATION, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION, AND VOLUNTARY GIVING, KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY WILL WORK TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY IS COMMITTED TO MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, FUNDRAISING, AND LOCAL ADVOCACY. MONEY RAISED THROUGH LOCAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS IS DISTRIBUTED BY VOLUNTEER ALLOCATION PANELS AFTER ASSESSING PROGRAM AND SERVICE NEEDS IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUND DISTRIBUTION - COLLECT AND ALLOCATE FUNDS TO LOCAL UNITED WAY AGENCIES TO MEET THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING AND THE BOARD REVIEWS IT AFTER IT HAS BEEN FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD DISCUSSES AND APPROVED ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AFTER A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDS ANY ADJUSTMENTS IN COMPENSATION FOR THE COORDINATOR OF OUTREACH &amp; FINANCE TO THE BOARD ANNUALLY. BOARD DISCUSSES AND APPROVED ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION FOR THE COORDINATOR OF OUTREACH &amp; FINANCE AFTER A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TAX FORMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. WE ALSO PLAN ON UPLOADING OUR TAX FORMS TO OUR NEW WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND SOME ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>