UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE
Mission Statement
UNITING TO INSPIRE CHANGE AND BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
$1.4M
8%

EVERY WOMAN'S PLACE INC
$1.2M
7%

Legal Aid of Western Michigan
$729.7K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE give?
UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Tennessee, 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 THE LAKESHORE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES, EVERY WOMAN'S PLACE INC, and Legal Aid of Western Michigan. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE?
UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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