United Way North-NorthwestClosed
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This organization closed in 2016. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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United Way North-Northwest is a 501(c)3 organization that has awarded a total of $3.4 million in grants to 54 grantees, primarily focusing on Illinois and Washington, D.C. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE UNITED WAY NORTH-NORTHWEST IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING CARING PEOPLE TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THEIR RESOURCES ARE NEEDED THE MOST.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION
$800K
9%
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
$749.3K
8%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DUNDEE TOWNSHIP
$617.7K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$46.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$51.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to United Way North-Northwest?
No. United Way North-Northwest does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does United Way North-Northwest give?
United Way North-Northwest primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois 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 North-Northwest’s grants?
The largest share of grants from United Way North-Northwest fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $47 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does United Way North-Northwest make each year?
In 2016, United Way North-Northwest awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did United Way North-Northwest fund recently?
In 2016, United Way North-Northwest awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION, UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DUNDEE TOWNSHIP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to United Way North-Northwest?
United Way North-Northwest does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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