RIVER REGION UNITED WAY
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE RIVER REGION UNITED WAY IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY CREATING LASTING AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGES IN THE COMMUNITY CONDITIONS. IN ITS DAILY OPERATIONS, RIVER REGION UNITED WAY WILL UNITE VOLUNTEERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE CAUSES OF ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN REGULARULY CONDUCTED NEEDS ASSESSMENTS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE RIVER REGION INC
$1.6M
10%
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
$1.4M
8%
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER OF ALABAMA INC
$1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$33.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIVER REGION UNITED WAY?
No. RIVER REGION UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIVER REGION UNITED WAY give?
RIVER REGION UNITED WAY primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia. 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 RIVER REGION UNITED WAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIVER REGION UNITED WAY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIVER REGION UNITED WAY make each year?
In 2024, RIVER REGION UNITED WAY awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIVER REGION UNITED WAY fund recently?
In 2024, RIVER REGION UNITED WAY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE RIVER REGION INC, YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, and FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER OF ALABAMA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIVER REGION UNITED WAY?
RIVER REGION UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.