UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
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The United Way of Central Iowa is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Iowa, having distributed a total of $12.6 million in grants to 174 grantees in 2024. This organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the United Way of Central Iowa can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORCHARD PLACE
$11.2M
7%
DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$10M
7%
VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA
$10M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
119
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA?
No. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA give?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Virginia, and Massachusetts. 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 IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $12.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include ORCHARD PLACE, DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, and VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA?
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.