Orange County's United Way
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Orange County's United Way is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Washington and Indiana. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Orange County's United Way can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE LIVES IN ORANGE COUNTY BY DELIVERING MEASURABLE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX ISSUES IN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTH, AND HOUSING.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Others
$39.6M
46%
Abrazar Inc
$5.2M
6%
People For Irvine Community Health
$2.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
142
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$37K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Orange County's United Way?
No. Orange County's United Way does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Orange County's United Way give?
Orange County's United Way primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Indiana. 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 Orange County's United Way’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Orange County's United Way fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Orange County's United Way make each year?
In 2024, Orange County's United Way awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Orange County's United Way fund recently?
In 2024, Orange County's United Way awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include Others, Abrazar Inc, and People For Irvine Community Health. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Orange County's United Way?
Orange County's United Way does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.