UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

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United Way Worldwide is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Texas, California, and New York, having distributed a total of $11.4 million across 7,489 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in securing funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO ADVANCE COMMON GOOD. BRIEF MISSION (CONTINUED)UNITED WAY FIGHTS FOR PEOPLE TO GET BETTER JOBS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY, FOR STUDENTS TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS, AND FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA INC
$7.5M
2%

UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY
$6.7M
2%

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
$5.6M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
209
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE?
No. UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE give?
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and New York. 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 UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,982. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $11.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE awarded grants to about 7,490 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA INC, UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY, and UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE?
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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