UCARE FOUNDATION
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The UCARE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas, having distributed a total of $3.7 million across 132 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with UCARE Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GRANT-MAKING TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS IN MINNESOTA.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UCARE FOUNDATION
$100M
88%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
$1.1M
< 1%
MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
$714K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
73
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UCARE FOUNDATION?
No. UCARE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UCARE FOUNDATION give?
UCARE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas. 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 UCARE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UCARE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UCARE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UCARE FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UCARE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UCARE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include UCARE FOUNDATION, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, and MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UCARE FOUNDATION?
UCARE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.