WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
31-1738614
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
31-1738614
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
AI Summary
The Western Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, made $3.9 million in grants to 814 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
$1.5M
6%
Watson Institute
$863.7K
4%
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC
$748K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$125
Median 2nd year grant
$280
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION?
No. WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION give?
WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Colorado. 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 WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 810 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC, Watson Institute, and INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION?
WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.