UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
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The United Way of Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within Michigan, as well as Indiana and Illinois. With a total of $2.6 million in grants paid to 50 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN WORKS IN BERRIEN, CASS, AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES TO SUSTAIN A UNITED COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES, BELONGS, AND THRIVES.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGION IV AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC (WITH FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM)
$1.7M
7%
BERRIEN-CASS-VANBUREN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC
$1.6M
6%
BERRIEN COUNTY CANCER SERVICES INC
$1.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. 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 SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include REGION IV AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC (WITH FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM), BERRIEN-CASS-VANBUREN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC, and BERRIEN COUNTY CANCER SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.