UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA
AI Summary
The United Way of NE Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the region, having paid a total of $606K across 48 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities 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.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HAPPY DAYS LEARNING CENTER INC
$532K
7%
RANGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INC
$385.3K
5%
PROJECT CARE FREE CLINIC
$359.9K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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 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 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 $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $606 thousand. 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.