UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY
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The United Way of Southern Chester County is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Southern Chester County. In the filing year 2025, the organization awarded a total of $648.3K across 31 grantees. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER AND RESOURCES OF OUR COMMUNITY; TO PROVIDE LOCAL NON-PROFIT AGENCIES WITH NEEDED FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT; AND TO ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS FUND PROGRAMS THAT EFFECTIVELY MOVE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS TO INDEPENDENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY ALLOCATING FUNDS RAISED TO PROGRAMS REVIEWED AND SELECTED BY VOLUNTEER PANELS FOR THEIR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE AND MEASURABLE RESULTS. OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE IDENTIFYING UNMET NEEDS AND CREATING PILOT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, MENTORING NONPROFIT AGENCIES, AND COORDINATING VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. WE DO ALL THIS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN ETHICS AND INTEGRITY TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEVADA COUNTY DIAPER DRIVE
$2.1M
21%
KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE
$1.3M
13%
LCH Health and Community Services
$1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$16.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Florida. 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 SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $648 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NEVADA COUNTY DIAPER DRIVE, KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE, and LCH Health and Community Services. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.