United Way of the National Capital Area
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$60.3M
Foundation funders
80
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds United Way of the National Capital Area?
United Way of the National Capital Area is funded by 80 grantmakers, led by Give Back Foundation ($30.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($20.0M), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $60.3M in grants to United Way of the National Capital Area between 2020–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.4M (2025) to $27.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $5.4M.
What grants has United Way of the National Capital Area received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Give Back Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,873,964 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $989,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $195,841 |
| 2025 | The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS | $94,263 |
| 2025 | Peter B and Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | DONOR DESIGNATION | $43,475 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,192 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor Choice | $28,121 |
| 2025 | TD Charitable Foundation | FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTERS - ALICE INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,867 |
| 2025 | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of South Central Michigan | DESIGNATION PAYOUT | $13,743 |
| 2025 | Rochester Area Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $8,544 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | DESIGNATION | $6,567 |
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $6,148 |
| 2025 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $75 |
| 2024 | Give Back Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,656,990 |
| 2024 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | $543,667 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $352,196 |
| 2024 | United Way Worldwide | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES | $260,450 |
| 2024 | The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS | $115,173 |
| 2024 | RSM US Foundation | YOUTH EDUCATION - POWER OF LOVE AND DOLLARS FOR DOERS | $62,382 |
| 2024 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | DONOR DESIGNATION | $41,550 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $34,500 |
| 2024 | TD Charitable Foundation | FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTERS - ALICE INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Peter B and Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTIVE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Dane County Inc | Donor Designation for General Support | $19,672 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Way of the National Capital Area?
United Way of the National Capital Area is funded by 80 grantmakers, led by Give Back Foundation ($30.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($20.0M), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $60.3M in grants to United Way of the National Capital Area between 2020–2025.
Who is United Way of the National Capital Area's largest funder?
Give Back Foundation is the largest recorded funder of United Way of the National Capital Area, with $30.4M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has United Way of the National Capital Area received?
IRS 990 filings record $60.3M in grants to United Way of the National Capital Area across 200 grants from 80 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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