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HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY

HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY

LITTLE ROCK, AR, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
71-0329790
Regional Funder
Logo for "HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY"

HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY

LITTLE ROCK, AR, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
71-0329790
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1960

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Heart of Arkansas United Way is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Arkansas. In 2024, it distributed a total of $490.4K across 74 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that requires invitation-only proposals. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate potential connections.

Mission Statement

THROUGH LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATION, HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY UNITES COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET CHANGING HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS.
Total Funding Given

$490.4K

2024
Grantees funded
74
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

27

Median 1st year grant
$11.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.1K
L
Lynn Pharr
Board Member
S
Shayla Teater
Board Member
R
Ruby Dean
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY?
No. HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY give?
HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Massachusetts. 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 HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY make each year?
In 2024, HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $490 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY fund recently?
In 2024, HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include OUR HOUSE INC, LONOKE COUNTY TASK FORCE ON CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT INC, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY?
HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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