UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES
AI Summary
The United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within its local community, having paid a total of $184.8K to 17 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ARE CHANGING THE GAME BY CONNECTING PEOPLE, RESOURCES & IDEAS TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY INVESTING IN EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES ACTION INC
Elbow Lake, MN
$501K
17%
NORTH COUNTRY FOOD BANK INC
East Grand Forks, MN
$383.2K
13%
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA
St. Paul, MN
$359.5K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES?
No. UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES give?
UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Illinois. 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 DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $185 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES ACTION INC, NORTH COUNTRY FOOD BANK INC, and LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES?
UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.