UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC
AI Summary
The United Way of Southwest Colorado Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through invitation-only grants, emphasizing relationship-based engagement. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so interested organizations are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO STRIVES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SELF RELIANCE.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$286.1K
11%
DURANGO EDUCATION CENTER
Durango, CO
$179.8K
7%
SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
Ignacio, CO
$169.2K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Virginia, and Georgia. 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 SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $378 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC, DURANGO EDUCATION CENTER, and SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.