UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS
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The United Way of the Midlands is a 501(c)(3) organization that provided $7.5 million in grants to 271 grantees in 2025, primarily focusing on Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE UNITE OUR COMMUNITY'S CARING SPIRIT TO BUILD A STRONGER TOMORROW.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE
$9.5M
7%
COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE
$8.3M
6%
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC
$7.7M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$19.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS give?
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois. 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 MIDLANDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE, COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE, and LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS?
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.