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UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC

UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC

LEXINGTON, KY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
61-0444679
Regional Funder
Logo for "UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC"

UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC

LEXINGTON, KY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
61-0444679
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1955

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The United Way of the Bluegrass Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Kentucky, with additional funding in New York and Louisiana. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

A LEADER AND MOTIVATOR OF CHANGE FOR REAL SOLUTIONS IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY FOR 100 YEARS
Total Funding Given

$935.8K

2024
Grantees funded
114
Multi-year grantees
82%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

41

Median 1st year grant
$17.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.6K
T
Timothy Johnson
Board Member
M
Maura Smith
Board Member
A
Anne Brooks
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC give?
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, New York, and Louisiana. 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 BLUEGRASS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $936 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, URBAN LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY, and YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LEXINGTON KENTUCKY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC?
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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