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Est.

1944

Latest Fiscal Year

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Apr 1, 2025
Mar 31, 2026

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

UNCF is a national nonprofit focused on scholarships and financial aid, equal opportunity in education, and secondary education, with a mission to expand access to college and build a strong pipeline of under-represented students into and through college. In filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $88.8M and total revenue of $158.9M, with major funding from LILLY ENDOWMENT INC, BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC, and FUND II FOUNDATION.

Mission Statement

UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of member institutions is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college.
Revenues
$158.9M
Expenses
$183.5M
Net Income:
-$24.6M
Assets
$892.4M
Liabilities
$56.6M
Net Assets:
+$835.8M
Operating Budget
$88.8M
Operating Budget by Year

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Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Total No. of Grants
387
Median grant size
$10K
Largest grant received
$50M
D
DR Michael L Lomax
Board Member
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MR Alfred G Goldstein
Board Member
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MR David Sable
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UNCF’s budget?
In 2025, UNCF reported an annual operating budget of around $88.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does UNCF support?
UNCF supports work in Secondary education, Equal opportunity in education, and Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Where does UNCF operate?
UNCF is headquartered in Washington, DC.
Who funded UNCF recently?
In 2026, UNCF received grants from T ROWE PRICE PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE GIVING INC, HENRY C & KARIN J BARKHORN FOUNDATION, and VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant UNCF received in 2024?
The largest grant to UNCF in 2024 exceeds $50 million.