UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC
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The United Way of Story County Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2025, the organization paid out $1.2 million in grants to 41 grantees, primarily focusing on Iowa, with additional funding in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY IS A STRATEGIC LEADER IN BUILDING COUNTY-WIDE PARTNERSHIPS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT AND EVALUATE EFFECTIVE HUMAN SERVICES, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Human services
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES INC
$2.1M
15%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF STORY COUNTY INC
$899.5K
6%
HEARTLAND SENIOR SERVICES HEARTLAND OF STORY COUNTY
$809.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$23K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC give?
UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 STORY COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES INC, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF STORY COUNTY INC, and HEARTLAND SENIOR SERVICES HEARTLAND OF STORY COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC?
UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.