UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $7M across 367 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ARE BUILDING. IN EVERY ASPECT OF OUR WORK, WE ARE BUILDING BETTER LIVES, BETTER COMMUNITIES AND BETTER FUTURES. WE ARE CHANGING LIVES - DIRECTLY AND CONCRETELY. WE HAVE BUILT A STRONG FOUNDATION BUT THERE IS MORE WORK THAT MUST BE DONE. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS. HELP STARTS WITH 2-1-1 OUR FREE AND SIMPLE STATEWIDE SERVICE THAT ANSWERS EVERY CALL FOR HELP. WE HELP IN A CRISIS. WE ARE TURNING LIVES AROUND WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL PROBLEMS LIKE HOUSING WORKS, OUR DEVELOPMENT EFFORT TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOMES THAT PEOPLE CAN AFFORD, AND ENABLE SOME VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KPMG US FOUNDATION INC
Montvale, NJ
$14.1M
14%
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
Chicago, IL
$3.8M
4%
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS INC
DALLAS, TX
$3.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
377
Median 1st year grant
$7.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 1.5K grantees
- 28 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas. 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 BERGEN COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,148. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY awarded about 380 grants, totaling nearly $7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY awarded grants to about 1,500 grantees. Recent grantees include KPMG US FOUNDATION INC, UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC, and UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF BERGEN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.