UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA
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The United Way of the Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, with additional support in New York and Virginia. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the United Way of the Bay Area can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO BE THE CATALYST THAT ENABLES PEOPLE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING IN ONE ANOTHER.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$7.7M
10%
CHILDREN'S NETWORK OF SOLANO COUNTY
$4M
5%
COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN
$2.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
192
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA give?
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Virginia. 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 BAY AREA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA make each year?
In 2023, UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA awarded grants to about 690 grantees. Recent grantees include RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, CHILDREN'S NETWORK OF SOLANO COUNTY, and COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA?
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.