Orange County's United Way
AI Summary
ORANGE COUNTY'S UNITED WAY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.7M in grants paid to 32 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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
Santa Rosa, CA
$39.6M
45%
Abrazar Inc
Westminster, CA
$5.9M
7%
People For Irvine Community Health
Irvine, CA
$2.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$22K
Median 2nd year grant
$35.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 247 grantees
- 153 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Orange County's United Way make each year?
In 2025, Orange County's United Way awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 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 250 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.