Closed
This organization closed in 2016. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
BIG RIVER UNITED WAY is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to explore potential engagement opportunities. Since its filing year in 2015, BIG RIVER UNITED WAY has distributed a total of $101.1K across seven grantees.
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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
Keokuk, IA
$99K
33%
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER
DESMOINES, IA
$36.5K
12%
COMMON GROUNDS
MOODY, AL
$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.
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