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RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

Northfield, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-6025711
Regional Funder
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RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

Northfield, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-6025711
Regional Funder

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Est.

1977

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Rice County Area United Way is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Rice County. In 2025, it distributed a total of $210.6K across 14 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY WORKS TO MOBILIZE THE RESOURCES AND CARING POWER OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND NETWORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given

$210.6K

2025
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
86%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$13.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
L
Laura Riehle-Merrill
Board Member
G
Gordon Liu
Board Member
D
Danette Marquardt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY?
No. RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY give?
RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Alabama, and Missouri. 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 RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY 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 RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY make each year?
In 2025, RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $211 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY fund recently?
In 2025, RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER OF NORTHFIELD INC, Imagination Library Inc, and NORTHFIELD HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY?
RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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