UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS
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The United Way of the Midlands is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Massachusetts, having disbursed a total of $4.7 million across 94 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY CONNECTS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MIDLANDS. UNITED WAY INVESTS IN A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS, ASSIST PEOPLE IN CRISIS TO ACHIEVE LONG TERM STABILITY.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
$4.4M
6%
MIDLANDS HOUSING ALLIANCE INC
$4M
5%
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE MIDLANDS INC
$3.9M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$25.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$44.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS give?
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Massachusetts. 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 MIDLANDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, MIDLANDS HOUSING ALLIANCE INC, and COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE MIDLANDS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS?
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.