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Est.

1961

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The United Way of Washington County-East is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Washington County. In 2025, it awarded a total of $469.7K across 30 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that is by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

UNITE OUR COMMUNITIES TO GIVE EACH PERSON THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE.
Total Funding Given
$469.7K
2025
Grantees funded
30
Multi-year grantees
90%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kristen Kroll
Board Member
J
Jennifer Sletten
Board Member
P
Pete Flock
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST?
No. UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST give?
UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $470 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILYMEANS, Valley Outreach, and SOLID GROUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST?
UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY-EAST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.