UniversalGiving
AI Summary
UniversalGiving is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2022, the organization awarded a total of $110.5K in grants to eight grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO QUALITY GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WORLDWIDE. UNIVERSALGIVING IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHOSE VISION IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE GIVING AND VOLUNTEERING ARE A NATURAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
Cause Areas
2
Communication media
Voluntarism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
United Way of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
$657.2K
90%
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
NEW YORK, NY
$29.7K
4%
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
Kennesaw, GA
$12.9K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$8.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$48.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UniversalGiving?
No. UniversalGiving does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UniversalGiving give?
UniversalGiving primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, 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 UniversalGiving’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UniversalGiving fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,597. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UniversalGiving make each year?
In 2022, UniversalGiving awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $111 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UniversalGiving fund recently?
In 2024, UniversalGiving awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way of Greater Houston, NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UniversalGiving?
UniversalGiving does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.