UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC
AI Summary
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a relationship-based, invitation-only approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In filing year 2025, it paid $664K across 38 grantees; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
A LEADER AND MOTIVATOR OF CHANGE FOR REAL SOLUTIONS IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY FOR 100 YEARS
Cause Areas
2
Education
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
WEST NYACK, NY
$1.4M
7%
URBAN LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY
LEXINGTON, KY
$1.1M
6%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LEXINGTON KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY
$999K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$17.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 114 grantees
- 136 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 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.