UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY
AI Summary
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that, in filing year 2025, paid $4.5M in grants to 55 grantees and operates through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS WHO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY:1) EDUCATION2) INCOME3) HEALTH
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE
Omaha, NE
$6.6M
11%
Cedars Youth Services Inc
Lincoln, NE
$5.6M
10%
GIVE NEBRASKA
Lincoln, NE
$4.6M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
101
Median 1st year grant
$11.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 116 grantees
- 110 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Illinois, and New York. 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 LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE, Cedars Youth Services Inc, and GIVE NEBRASKA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.