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BIG RIVER UNITED WAY is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Iowa, Illinois, and Alabama. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BIG RIVER UNITED WAY can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CONDUCT COMBINED CAMPAIGN FOR MEMBER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO DISTRIBUTE SERVICES TO AN AREA WIDE POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 40,000 PEOPLE.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Hoerner Young Mens Christian Association of Keokuk Iowa Inc
$99K
33%
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER
$36.5K
12%
COMMON GROUNDS
$11.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BIG RIVER UNITED WAY?
No. BIG RIVER UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BIG RIVER UNITED WAY give?
BIG RIVER UNITED WAY primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and Alabama. 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 BIG RIVER UNITED WAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BIG RIVER UNITED WAY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BIG RIVER UNITED WAY make each year?
In 2015, BIG RIVER UNITED WAY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $101 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BIG RIVER UNITED WAY fund recently?
In 2016, BIG RIVER UNITED WAY awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include Hoerner Young Mens Christian Association of Keokuk Iowa Inc, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER, and COMMON GROUNDS . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BIG RIVER UNITED WAY?
BIG RIVER UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.