UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a 2025 filing-year total of $3.7M in grants paid across 42 grantees. 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
MISSION- MOBILIZING OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVES. VISION- UNITED WAY WILL ADD VALUE TO THE GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY BY ENABLING PEOPLE TO HELP ONE ANOTHER. IT WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN DEFINING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND IN COORDINATING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES. OUR GOAL- EVERY PERSON SUCCEEDING IN GREATER LAFAYETTE THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE LEADS THE COMMUNITY TO EMPOWER EVERY PERSON TO DISCOVER AND PURSUE THEIR PATH TO SUCCESS. WE DO THIS BY ALIGNING RESOURCES ALONG THE CRADLE TO CAREER COMMITMENT. WE BRING PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TOGETHER TO DELIVER RESULTS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. THROUGH THE CRADLE TO CAREER COMMITMENT, WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT QUALITY PRE-NATAL CARE IS AVAILABLE TO EXPECTING MOTHERS, THAT CHILDREN RECEIVE QUALITY EARLY LEARNING (INCLUDING PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K) OPPORTUNITIES AND THAT THEY ARE PREPARED TO START SCHOOL. ONCE IN SCHOOL WE WANT CHILDREN TO MEET 3RD GRADE READING GOALS, MAKE SU
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TIPPECANOE COUNTY CHILD CARE INC
Lafayette, IN
$6.3M
12%
BAUER FAMILY RESOURCES INC
Lafayette, IN
$4.5M
9%
LAFAYETTE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CENTER INC
Lafayette, IN
$4.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 111 grantees
- 103 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC give?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 LAFAYETTE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include TIPPECANOE COUNTY CHILD CARE INC, BAUER FAMILY RESOURCES INC, and LAFAYETTE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.