UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
AI Summary
United Way of Central Iowa is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $12.4M in total grants paid to 103 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORCHARD PLACE
Des Moines, IA
$11.2M
7%
DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DES MOINES, IA
$10M
7%
VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA
Des Moines, IA
$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
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- 174 grantees
- 129 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.