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UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA

UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA

Chisholm, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-0908454
Regional Funder
Logo for "UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA"

UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA

Chisholm, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-0908454
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1966

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The United Way of NE Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Minnesota, with additional funding in Illinois and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the United Way of NE Minnesota can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

INVEST IN NONPROFITS, PROGRAMS, COLLABORATIONS THAT EQUIP, EMPOWER AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TO THRIVE.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
46
Multi-year grantees
93%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

25

Median 1st year grant
$20.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Erin Shay
Board Member
P
Paul Janssen
Board Member
E
Eric Clement
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA?
No. UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA give?
UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, 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 NE MINNESOTA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include HAPPY DAYS LEARNING CENTER INC, RANGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INC, and PROJECT CARE FREE CLINIC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA?
UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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