UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY
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The United Way of Genesee County is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and New York. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the United Way of Genesee County can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY AND ITS RESOURCES, FORGE PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS, NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT, CORPORATIONS, ORGANIZED LABOR AND FOUNDATIONS, TO HELP CREATE SOLUTIONS. WE HAVE BROADENED OUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY BEYOND BEING JUST A FUNDRAISER AND GRANTOR. WE HAVE EITHER STARTED OR ARE A MEMBER OF MANY COLLABORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE WORKING TO FIND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE GAPS IN THE "SAFETY NET" OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Organized labor
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF MID MICHIG
$978.7K
8%
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SHIAWASSEE AND GENESEE COUNTIES
$905.9K
7%
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
$760.8K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$19K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 GENESEE COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million 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 GENESEE COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $922 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF MID MICHIG, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SHIAWASSEE AND GENESEE COUNTIES, and AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.