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United Way of the Desert
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United Way of the Desert
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La Quinta, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2783993
Regional Funder
Logo for "United Way of the Desert"

United Way of the Desert
Closed

La Quinta, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2783993
Regional Funder

Overview

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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The United Way of the Desert is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2023, it awarded a total of $249.3K across 23 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To break the cycle of poverty in the Coachella Valley through mobilizing the caring power of community.
Total Funding Given

$249.3K

2023
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.5K
K
Kristal Granados
Board Member
L
Lori Carney
Board Member
R
Rosa Ponce
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to United Way of the Desert?
No. United Way of the Desert does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does United Way of the Desert give?
United Way of the Desert primarily gives to organizations located in 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 Desert’s grants?
The largest share of grants from United Way of the Desert fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does United Way of the Desert make each year?
In 2023, United Way of the Desert awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $249 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did United Way of the Desert fund recently?
In 2023, United Way of the Desert awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT, Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Inc, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CATHEDRAL CITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to United Way of the Desert?
United Way of the Desert does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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