UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC

AI Summary
The United Way of Central New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting local nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In the filing year 2025, it distributed a total of $3.4 million across 54 grantees, but does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC
$13.2M
25%
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE NY
$6.7M
13%

THE SALVATION ARMY
$2.7M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$32K
Median 2nd year grant
$49K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC give?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York and District Of Columbia. 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 OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $32 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE NY, and THE SALVATION ARMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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