UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS
AI Summary
The United Way of the Black Hills is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, it awarded a total of $895,000 across 56 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES IN THE BLACK HILLS BY DELIVERING MEASURABLE, LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ISSUES IN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH.
Cause Areas
2
Nonprofits
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC
Rapid City, SD
$1.9M
11%
FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls, SD
$1.2M
7%
RAPID CITY Y M C A
Rapid City, SD
$1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$17.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS give?
UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Illinois, and Wyoming. 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 THE BLACK HILLS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $895 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC, FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA, and RAPID CITY Y M C A. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS?
UNITED WAY OF THE BLACK HILLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.