UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY CONNECTING AND MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES IN OUR REGION TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. FURTHER, UNITED WAY HAS CONVENED AND FACILITATED COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT OPIOID ABUSE, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, AND POPULATIONS LIVING IN POVERTY AND/OR THE WORKING POOR. THESE EFFORTS HAVE MOBILIZED DOZENS OF HELPING AGENCIES AND INDIVIUDALS TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE MOST URGENT NEEDS IN OUR REGION.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER INC
$78.2K
5%
CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES INC
$57.7K
4%
FATHER FRED FOUNDATION
$52K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN?
No. UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN give?
UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Colorado, 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 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN 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 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $21 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHEAST MICHIGAN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER INC, CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES INC, and FATHER FRED FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN?
UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.