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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA

ST. CLOUD, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-0915124
Regional Funder
BIPOC Led
Logo for "UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA"

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA

ST. CLOUD, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-0915124
Regional Funder
BIPOC Led

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Est.

1967

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The United Way of Central Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Minnesota, Tennessee, and Illinois, having paid out a total of $1.9 million in grants to 77 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA.
Total Funding Given

$1.9M

2023
Grantees funded
77
Multi-year grantees
68%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

41

Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$24.4K
S
Stephen Jones
Board Member
S
Steve Windfeldt
Board Member
H
Heather Hoskins
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA?
No. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA give?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Tennessee, 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 CENTRAL MINNESOTA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA make each year?
In 2023, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ST CLOUD, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA, and BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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