UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA
AI Summary
The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the organization paid a total of $2.1M across 26 grantees.
Mission Statement
FOCUSED ON RESPONDING TO THE COMMUNITY'S GREATEST NEED WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY LITERACY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WELLS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Wells, NV
$399.8K
8%
SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS
Reno, NV
$340.7K
6%
BOARD OF REGENTS NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Reno, NV
$293.1K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$17.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$39.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA?
No. UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA give?
UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WELLS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS, and BOARD OF REGENTS NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA?
UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND THE SIERRA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.