UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
AI Summary
United Way of South Hampton Roads is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $8.2M in total grants paid to 58 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UWSHR CONDUCTS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS, ACTS AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING AREA ORGANIZATIONS ACCORDING TO DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND FUND DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. UWSHR'S MISSION IS TO BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS TOO BIG FOR ANYONE TO SOLVE ALONE.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF EASTERN VA INC D/B/A THE UP CENTER
Norfolk, VA
$8.3M
9%
Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$5.3M
6%
PLACES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN INC
Norfolk, VA
$4.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$14.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.4K
Top 3 Grants
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- 411 grantees
- 113 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Louisiana, and Georgia. 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 SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $7.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF EASTERN VA INC D/B/A THE UP CENTER, Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Virginia, and PLACES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.