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BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY

BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY

Morganton, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
56-0929553
Regional Funder
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BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY

Morganton, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
56-0929553
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1969

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on supporting nonprofits in North Carolina, having paid out a total of $195.6K in grants to 17 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

BUILDING A STRONGER BURKE COUNTY COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING SELF- SUFFICIENCY, INCREASING HOUSING STABILITY, AND FOSTERING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESSES FOR YOUTH. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL BURKE COUNTY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE EQUIPPED TO LIVE INDEPENTLY AND THRIVE.
Total Funding Given

$195.6K

2024
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
76%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
M
Maureen Mo Schwind
Board Member
T
Tal Stephanides
Board Member
C
Connie Franklin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY?
No. BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY give?
BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina. 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 BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY make each year?
In 2024, BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $196 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY fund recently?
In 2025, BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include OPTIONS INC, THE OUTREACH CENTER, and THE MEETING PLACE ONE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY?
BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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