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UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Walla Walla, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-0730322
Regional Funder
Logo for "UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS"

UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Walla Walla, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-0730322
Regional Funder

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Est.

1959

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The United Way of the Blue Mountains is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in its region through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, it distributed a total of $32.5K across 50 grantees, emphasizing that it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN THE BLUE MOUNTAIN REGION.
Total Funding Given

$32.5K

2025
Grantees funded
50
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$10.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
C
Christina Lieuallen
Board Member
I
Ian Winterbourne
Board Member
J
John Keyes
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS give?
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Oregon, 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 UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $33 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WALLA WALLA, BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY, and CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS?
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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