UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES
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United Way Quad Cities is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana, having paid out a total of $3.3 million in grants to 145 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES' MISSION IS TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO THRIVE. UNITED WAY QC DEVELOPS, SUPPORTS AND INVESTS IN THE MOST IMPACTFUL STRATEGY AND PARTNERS TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. USING THIS AS BUILDING BLOCKS, WE FOSTER A QUAD CITIES THAT IS EQUITABLE, ENGAGED, AND EMPOWERED. UNITED WAY QC BELIEVES EVERY QUAD CITIAN DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. UNITED WAY QC INVOLVES PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS IN VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY, AND INVESTMENT. WE USE RESOURCES AND NETWORKS TO BRING THE BEST PEOPLE, IDEAS AND PROJECTS TOGETHER, SPREADING OPPORTUNITY TO OUR NEIGHBORS REGARDLESS OF RACE OR ZIP CODE.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY RESOURCES INC
$4.8M
9%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
$3.9M
8%
SAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
$2.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$14.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES?
No. UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES give?
UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. 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 QUAD CITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES 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 QUAD CITIES make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY RESOURCES INC, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY, and SAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES?
UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.