UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY
Lancaster, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-1352093
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Lancaster, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-1352093
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The United Way of Lancaster County is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania and Colorado. It operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES, PEOPLE, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
$5.6M
21%
LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
$1.7M
6%
LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
$1.6M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$38.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Colorado. 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 LANCASTER COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.