UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA
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The United Way of East Central Iowa is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Iowa, having disbursed a total of $3.2 million across 131 grantees in the filing year 2025. 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
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
$6.4M
10%
FOUNDATION 2 INC
$5.3M
8%
AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL INC
$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
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.