United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
AI Summary
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $15.6M across 124 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Helping people, changing lives, making every contribution count.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SELF ENHANCEMENT INC
Portland, OR
$4.5M
4%
THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Portland, OR
$4.4M
4%
Latino Network
Portland, OR
$4.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
115
Median 1st year grant
$11.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 495 grantees
- 109 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette?
No. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does United Way of the Columbia-Willamette give?
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Washington, 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 Columbia-Willamette’s grants?
The largest share of grants from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 the Columbia-Willamette make each year?
In 2024, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $14.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did United Way of the Columbia-Willamette fund recently?
In 2024, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette awarded grants to about 500 grantees. Recent grantees include SELF ENHANCEMENT INC, THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, and Latino Network. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette?
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.