UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE

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The United Way of Greater Charlottesville is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives within Virginia, having disbursed a total of $150K across 41 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with United Way of Greater Charlottesville can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE (UNITED WAY, UWGC, OR ORGANIZATION) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT, WITH A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SERVING CHARLOTTESVILLE AND THE COUNTIES OF ALBEMARLE, FLUVANNA, GREENE, LOUISA, ORANGE AND NELSON. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO SERVING ITS COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON EQUITY, USING HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND DATA TO INFORM ITS DECISIONS AND INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTENSITY OF FOCUS AND PUSH TOWARD PROGRESS CONTINUES TO GROW, CRYSTALLIZING ITS VISION. THIS WORK IS ACHIEVED THROUGH ENVISION, A CROSS-SECTOR INITIATIVE OF UWGC THAT BUILDS UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY IMPACT AREAS - FINANCIAL STABILITY, SCHOOL READINESS, AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY - TO LEVERAGE THE POWER AND EXPERTISE ACROSS CHARLOTTESVILLE'S SOCIAL IMPACT SECTOR IN A COORDINATED APPROACH TO ADDRESS GENERATIONAL POVERTY.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP INC
$803.3K
20%
READYKIDS INC
$482.5K
12%
THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE
$237.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$24K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE?
No. UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE give?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. 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 GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE make each year?
In 2023, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP INC, READYKIDS INC, and THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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