UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.7M in total grants paid to 138 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN STRIVES FOR CARING, CONNECTED, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO MI
Kalamazoo, MI
$5.3M
6%
HOUSING RESOURCES INC
Kalamazoo, MI
$3.7M
4%
FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES INC
Kalamazoo, MI
$3.7M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
149
Median 1st year grant
$18.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$24.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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- 298 grantees
- 127 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 SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, 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 SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO MI, HOUSING RESOURCES INC, and FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.