UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC
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The United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Virginia, with additional funding in North Carolina and West Virginia. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE SERVES PEOPLE IN THE CITIES OF ROANOKE AND SALEM, TOWN OF VINTON, AND THE COUNTIES OF BOTETOURT, CRAIG, ROANOKE, AND FRANKLIN.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY
$2.5M
9%
FAMILY SERVICE OF ROANOKE VALLEY
$2M
7%
CHILD HEALTH INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP DBA CHIP OF ROANOKE VALLEY
$1.5M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$13.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC give?
UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, North Carolina, and West 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 VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC 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 VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY, FAMILY SERVICE OF ROANOKE VALLEY, and CHILD HEALTH INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP DBA CHIP OF ROANOKE VALLEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC?
UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.