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Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Vermont. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FGIUW CONNECTS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITIES' MOST PRESSING NEEDS. IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS, WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OVERSEEN BY A LOCAL VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, PARTNER WITH BUSINESSES, TEACH WITH SERVICE DELIVERY AGENCIES, AND JOIN FORCES WITH DEDICATED LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS. TOGETHER, WE SOLVE COMMUNITY NEEDS THAT AFFECT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHILE ASSURING A VIABLE COMMUNITY-WIDE, HUMAN SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE.UNITED WAY MOBILIZES THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL AND NON-MONETARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY. THROUGH A SINGLE COMMUNITY-WIDE FUND DRIVE, UNITED WAY RAISES RESOURCES THAT ARE INVESTED IN PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THIS COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS. WE ACTIVELY WORK WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS. WE MEASURE THE IMPACT OF THESES PROGRAMS BY HOW WELL THEY SOLVE PROBLEMS AND IMPROVE LIVES.
Total Funding Given
$188K
2016
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$9.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.8K
S
Sally Bortz
Board Member
B
Becky Manahan
Board Member
M
Marilyn Grunewald
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC?
No. FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC give?
FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, Iowa, and Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC make each year?
In 2016, FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $188 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC fund recently?
In 2016, FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MAPLE LEAF FARM ASSOCIATES INC C/O DOUGLAS WOLINSKY TRUSTEE, CHAMPLAIN ISLANDERS DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES INC, and PREVENT CHILD ABUSE VERMONT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC?
FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.