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Est.

1972

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $2.8M in grants paid to 32 grantees in filing year 2021. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.
Total Funding Given
$2.8M
2021
Grantees funded
2021
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Michael Jasaitis
Board Member
C
Christopher White
Board Member
S
Sherri Ziller
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC?
No. LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC give?
LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. 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 LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC 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 LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC make each year?
In 2021, LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC fund recently?
In 2021, LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF GARY, THE SALVATION ARMY, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC?
LAKE AREA UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.