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UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY

UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY

OLYMPIA, WA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
91-0713462
Regional Funder
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UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY

OLYMPIA, WA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
91-0713462
Regional Funder

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Est.

1959

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The United Way of Thurston County is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Washington. The organization engages in a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY MOBILIZES THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN THURSTON COUNTY.
Total Funding Given

$74.7K

2024
Grantees funded
45
Multi-year grantees
80%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$11.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.6K
C
Christian Wells Tharp
Board Member
D
Dusti Demarest
Board Member
M
Meghan Vu
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 THURSTON COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $75 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK, SENIOR SERVICES FOR SOUTH SOUND, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THURSTON COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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