United Way of Greater Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
34-6516654
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Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
CLEVELAND, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
34-6516654
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Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.2M in total grants paid across 18 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY BY TAPPING INTO ITS COLLECTIVE ABILITY TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND WORKING ACROSS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
$16.4M
11%
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION
Cleveland, OH
$11.8M
8%
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC
CLEVELAND, OH
$6.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$43K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 295 grantees
- 278 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to United Way of Greater Cleveland?
No. United Way of Greater Cleveland does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does United Way of Greater Cleveland give?
United Way of Greater Cleveland primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Maryland, and Massachusetts. 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 Greater Cleveland’s grants?
The largest share of grants from United Way of Greater Cleveland fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does United Way of Greater Cleveland make each year?
In 2024, United Way of Greater Cleveland awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did United Way of Greater Cleveland fund recently?
In 2024, United Way of Greater Cleveland awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND, CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION, and GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to United Way of Greater Cleveland?
United Way of Greater Cleveland does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.