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METRO UNITED WAY INC

METRO UNITED WAY INC

Louisville, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-0444680
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Logo for "METRO UNITED WAY INC"

METRO UNITED WAY INC

Louisville, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-0444680
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1917

Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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METRO UNITED WAY INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Kentucky, Indiana, and Washington, D.C. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Total Funding Given

$5.1M

2025
Grantees funded
347
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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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
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Keith Hamilton
Board Member
N
Nicole Yates
Board Member
L
Lisa a Bottorff
Board Member

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.
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