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Columbus Area United Way Inc

Columbus, Nebraska  ·  EIN 476029411  ·  Private foundation

Based in Columbus, Nebraska, Columbus Area United Way Inc has awarded $2.9M across 107 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Center for Suvivors. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$594K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.9M
Total assets
107
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Columbus Area United Way Inc funds

Columbus Area United Way Inc's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Columbus Area United Way Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center for SuvivorsColumbus, NE$94K2017
Center for SurvivorsColumbus, NE$84K2018
Columbus Emergency Relief
OPERATIONS
Columbus, NE$77K2023
Platte Valley Literacy AssnColumbus, NE$76K2017
Center for Survivors
OPERATIONS
Columbus, NE$71K2023
Center for SurvivorsColumbus, NE$68K2020
Columbus Emergency Relief
OPERATIONS
Columbus, NE$68K2022
Emergency ReliefColumbus, NE$64K2017
Emergency ReliefColumbus, NE$62K2018
Platte Valley Literacy AssnColumbus, NE$61K2018
Center for Survivors
OPERATIONS
Columbus, NE$60K2022
Columbus Emergency Relief
OPERATIONS
Columbus, NE$59K2024
Emergency ReliefColumbus, NE$56K2020
Columbus YMCAColumbus, NE$55K2017
Platte Valley Literacy Association
OPERATIONS
Columbus, NE$54K2023

Columbus Area United Way Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$656K
2018$655K
2020$542K
2022$344K
2023$393K
2024$337K

How to apply for funding from Columbus Area United Way Inc

Columbus Area United Way Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at columbusunitedway.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Area United Way Inc

Does Columbus Area United Way Inc accept grant applications?
Columbus Area United Way Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Columbus Area United Way Inc fund?
Columbus Area United Way Inc's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Center for Suvivors, Center for Survivors, Columbus Emergency Relief. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Columbus Area United Way Inc give in grants?
Columbus Area United Way Inc reported $594K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 107 grants.
Where is Columbus Area United Way Inc located?
Columbus Area United Way Inc is based in Columbus, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 476029411.
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About this profile. This page is built from Columbus Area United Way Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Columbus Area United Way Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.