UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $328.3K in total grants paid to 9 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; its engagement is relationship-based and invitation only, and nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY, INC. IS A FUNDING ORGANIZATION WHOSE VISION IS TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER CREATING A THRIVING AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY FOR ALL. UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN 1960 AND IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE INPUT OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AT A COMMITTEE LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO HELP FUND THEIR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF DEKALB COUNTY INC
Auburn, IN
$477.5K
9%
ST MARTIN'S HEALTHCARE INC
Garrett, IN
$415.3K
8%
SERENITY HOUSE INC
Auburn, IN
$381.5K
7%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Free account
There’s more to this organization
Create a free account to go deeper. No payment required.
- 41 grantees
- 64 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 DEKALB COUNTY INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC give?
UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana and North Carolina. 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 DEKALB COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $328 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF DEKALB COUNTY INC, ST MARTIN'S HEALTHCARE INC, and SERENITY HOUSE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC?
UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.