UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA
AI Summary
The United Way of Summit and Medina is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Summit and Medina counties. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 315 grantees in 2025, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AKRON INC
$2.8M
4%
SUMMIT EDUCATION INITIATIVE
$2.3M
4%
CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS
$2.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA?
No. UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA give?
UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Nebraska. 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 SUMMIT AND MEDINA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA awarded grants to about 320 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AKRON INC, SUMMIT EDUCATION INITIATIVE, and CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA?
UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT AND MEDINA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.