UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
AI Summary
The United Way of Southern Maryland is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Southern Maryland, having distributed a total of $29.9K across 33 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SERVES AS AGENCY FOR FUNDRAISING WITHIN SOUTHERN MARYLAND, AND PROVIDES THE ALLOCATIONS OF COLLECTED FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING SEC 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CALVERT COUNTY INC
Chesapeake Beach, MD
$179.5K
12%
CHESAPEAKE CHURCH
HUNTINGTOWN, MD
$156.7K
10%
CalvertHealth Medical Center Inc
Prince Frederick, MD
$120K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New Jersey, and District Of Columbia. 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 SOUTHERN MARYLAND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include HUMANE SOCIETY OF CALVERT COUNTY INC, CHESAPEAKE CHURCH, and CalvertHealth Medical Center Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.