UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA

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UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.6M in total grants paid to 24 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
IMPROVES THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY ENHANCING AND COORDINATING THE COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK OF CALIFORNIA'S UNITED WAYS.
Cause Areas
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Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

United Way of Fresno and Madera Counties
Fresno, CA
$4.4M
16%

Interface Children Family Services
Camarillo, CA
$3M
11%

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY
Bakersfield, CA
$2.2M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$24.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 43 grantees
- 31 board & team members
- 13 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA?
No. UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA give?
UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA primarily gives to organizations located in California 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 WAYS OF CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $6.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way of Fresno and Madera Counties, Interface Children Family Services, and UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL EASTERN CALIFORNIA DBA UNITED WAY OF KERN COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA?
UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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