UNITED WAY INC

LOS ANGELES, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-2274801
Regional Funder
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LOS ANGELES, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-2274801
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1962

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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United Way Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $18.8 million in grants paid to 432 grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with United Way Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE TOGETHER THAN ALONE. BY COMBINING COMMUNITY POWER, (CONT. ON SCH. O) DONATIONS AND NEW SOLUTIONS TO LONG STANDING CHALLENGES WE CAN SUPPORT NEIGHBORS ON A PATHWAY FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY.
Total Funding Given

$18.8M

2024
Grantees funded
432
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

170

Median 1st year grant
$44.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
E
Elise Buik
Board Member
I
Irene Oh
Board Member
M
Michael Lawson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY INC?
No. UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY INC give?
UNITED WAY INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $44 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY INC awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $18.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY INC awarded grants to about 430 grantees. Recent grantees include GENESIS LA ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION, Special Service for Groups Inc, and PATH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY INC?
UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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