THE UNITED WAY INC
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY RECRUITS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO BRING PASSION, EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO RAISE THE MONEY TO GET THINGS DONE. WE MOBILIZE THESE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO SERVICES 24/7 THROUGH 2-1-1 TEXAS. THE UNITED WAY OF AMARILLO & CANYON IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF MAKING SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAVERICK BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMARILLO INC
$3.7M
15%
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AMARILLO
$3M
13%
CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS OF AMARILLO INC
$2.3M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE UNITED WAY INC?
No. THE UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE UNITED WAY INC give?
THE UNITED WAY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, and California. 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 THE UNITED WAY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE UNITED WAY INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 THE UNITED WAY INC make each year?
In 2025, THE UNITED WAY INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE UNITED WAY INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE UNITED WAY INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include MAVERICK BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMARILLO INC, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AMARILLO, and CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS OF AMARILLO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE UNITED WAY INC?
THE UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.