UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH
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The United Way of the Mid South is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C., having distributed a total of $4 million to 243 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF UNITED WAY IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MID- SOUTHERNERS BY MOBILIZING AND ALIGNING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ISSUES. FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS, UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH HAS BROUGHT THE TIME, TALENTS, AND TREASURES OF OUR CITIZENS TOGETHER SO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED CAN ENJOY A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE, MAKING THE MID-SOUTH AN EVEN BETTER PLACE FOR ALL. WE DO THIS BY BEING THE LEADING CATALYST IN STIMULATING SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY PROGRESS FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY. WE STRIVE TO ADVANCE PEOPLE FROM WHERE THEY ARE TO WHERE THEY DREAM TO BE BY ADDRESSING THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS--EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH. UNITED WAY OFFERS PARTNERS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS THE ABILITY TO FULFILL THEIR DREAMS OF HOW THEY CAN SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THEIR COMMITMENT OF TIME AND TALENT.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUTH VILLAGES INC
$7.6M
8%
MERITAN INC
$4.9M
5%
THE SALVATION ARMY
$3.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$16K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH give?
UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, 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 THE MID SOUTH’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUTH VILLAGES INC, MERITAN INC, and THE SALVATION ARMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH?
UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.