UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a 2025 grantmaking total of $11M across 206 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY USES COLLECTIVE GIVING TO BUILD PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, PRIMARILY THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED, GRASSROOTS AND RESPONSIVE SOLUTIONS. AT UNITED WAY, WE FIND FRESH SOLUTIONS TO SOLVEOUR REGIONS MOST URGENT CHALLENGES, WORKING HAND IN HAND WITHNEIGHBORHOODS AND GRASSROOTS NONPROFITS. WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, WE'VEBROKEN DOWN BARRIERS TO CREATE UNIQUELY IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS THAT HELPLIFT PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
BATON ROUGE, LA
$12.8M
7%
SAFE ALLIANCE INC
Charlotte, NC
$7M
4%
Young Womens Christian Association of the Central Carolinas Inc
Charlotte, NC
$6.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
186
Median 1st year grant
$14.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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- 536 grantees
- 110 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 GREATER CHARLOTTE INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC give?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Louisiana, 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 GREATER CHARLOTTE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 GREATER CHARLOTTE INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $10.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC awarded grants to about 540 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, SAFE ALLIANCE INC, and Young Womens Christian Association of the Central Carolinas Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.