UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA
AI Summary
The United Way of the National Capital Area is a 501(c)3 organization focused on grantmaking within the National Capital Area, having distributed $6.6 million across 640 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 this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UWNCA FIGHTS FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAMU FOUNDATION
$6M
6%
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK INC
$5M
5%
SOME INC
$4.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
210
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA give?
UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. 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 NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $6.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA awarded grants to about 640 grantees. Recent grantees include SAMU FOUNDATION, CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK INC, and SOME INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA?
UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.