CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY
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Capital Area United Way is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Louisiana, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and Illinois. With a total of $2.8 million in grants paid to 178 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Capital Area United Way can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HELPING PEOPLE - IMPROVING COMMUNITIES
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE INC
$2.4M
5%
THE EMERGE CENTER INC
$2M
4%
GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK
$1.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY?
No. CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY give?
CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. 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 CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY make each year?
In 2024, CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY fund recently?
In 2025, CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE INC, THE EMERGE CENTER INC, and GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY?
CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.