UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC
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The United Way of Lake County Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, made a total of $1.1 million in grants to 46 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Ohio and New York. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY, ALONG WITH ITS MISSION TO "MEASURABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PEOPLE'S LIVES IN LAKE COUNTY", PROVIDES THE MOST EFFECTIVE CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH THE COMMUNITY MAY PARTICIPATE IN A VOLUNTARY, COOPERATIVE EFFORT TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, SUPPORT AND FUND CURRENT HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS IN LAKE COUNTY. UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY IS A LOCAL, INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FUNDS PROGRAMS IN THE THREE BUILDING BLOCKS TO A BETTER COMMUNITY; EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH, ALONG WITH BASIC NEEDS. UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY AFFECTS TWO OUT OF EVERY THREE RESIDENTS WHILE STRIVING TO MAKE A MEASURABLE IMPACT ON ALL RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY'S VISION IS TO BECOME THE ENTRUSTED CHAMPION THAT DRIVES IMPROVED OUTCOMES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY FUNDING SERVICES THAT IMPACT EDUCATION, INCOME (FINANCIAL STABILITY) AND HEALTH.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LAKE COUNTY FREE CLINIC INC
$1.5M
11%
THE SALVATION ARMY
$1.4M
10%
LIFELINE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONSUMERS INC
$1.2M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$25.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$38.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC give?
UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and New York. 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 LAKE COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LAKE COUNTY FREE CLINIC INC, THE SALVATION ARMY, and LIFELINE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONSUMERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC?
UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.