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Est.

1960

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The United Way of Lincoln County is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Lincoln County, providing a total of $235K in grants to 13 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the United Way of Lincoln is to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. The United Way of Lincoln County connects people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by stability, educational success, and healthy members of our community.
Total Funding Given
$235K
2025
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
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Alisha Friday
Board Member
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Casey Gilbert
Board Member
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Natalie Graham
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina 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 OF LINCOLN COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $235 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHARLOTTE, LINCOLN COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, and LINCOLN COUNTY COALITION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.