METRO UNITED WAY INC
AI Summary
METRO UNITED WAY INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $5.1 million in grants to 347 grantees in the filing year 2025. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and extends grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with METRO UNITED WAY INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Metro United Way's mission is to improve lives and our community by engaging people to give, advocate and volunteer.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
$16.6M
14%
FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE INC
$9.3M
8%
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INC
$4.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
124
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$21K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to METRO UNITED WAY INC?
No. METRO UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does METRO UNITED WAY INC give?
METRO UNITED WAY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Indiana, 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 METRO UNITED WAY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from METRO UNITED WAY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does METRO UNITED WAY INC make each year?
In 2025, METRO UNITED WAY INC awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did METRO UNITED WAY INC fund recently?
In 2025, METRO UNITED WAY INC awarded grants to about 350 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES, FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE INC, and THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to METRO UNITED WAY INC?
METRO UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.