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UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Olympia, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-1055031
Regional Funder
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UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Olympia, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-1055031
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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United Ways of the Pacific Northwest is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest. In the 2024 filing year, the organization paid out $2.5 million across 40 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits seeking to connect can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO EQUITABLY ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BY ENHANCING THE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE ABILITY OF MEMBER UNITED WAYS TO IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND COLLABORATE ON REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE ISSUES.
Total Funding Given

$2.5M

2024
Grantees funded
40
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

28

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jim Cooper
Board Member
C
Christy Smith
Board Member
J
Jen Shafer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST?
No. UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST give?
UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Washington, and Oregon. 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 WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION, UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY, and UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST?
UNITED WAYS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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