UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.2M in grants paid to 33 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITE THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES TO INVEST IN EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE LIVES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WAYPOINT SERVICES
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
$6.4M
10%
FOUNDATION 2 INC
Cedar Rapids, IA
$5.3M
8%
AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL INC
Cedar Rapids, IA
$5M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 130 grantees
- 117 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA?
No. UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA give?
UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Montana, 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 EAST CENTRAL IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include WAYPOINT SERVICES, FOUNDATION 2 INC, and AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA?
UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.