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The United Way of Central Maryland Inc

Baltimore, Maryland  ·  EIN 520591543  ·  Private foundation

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, The United Way of Central Maryland Inc has awarded $79.4M across 2,367 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$37.9M
Total assets
2,367
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The United Way of Central Maryland Inc funds

The United Way of Central Maryland Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationYouth Development

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

black communitieschildrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The United Way of Central Maryland Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$1.3M2017
Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$1.1M2018
Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$974K2019
Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore
Designated and/or granted in support of agency programs
Baltimore, MD$891K2020
St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore
Designated and/or granted in support of agency programs
Baltimore, MD$574K2020
United Way Worldwide (uwamerica)
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Alexandria, VA$549K2019
Anne Arundel County Partnership for Childrenyouth&families
DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Annapolis, MD$525K2022
Baltimore Safe Haven
DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$503K2024
Civil Justice Inc
DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$488K2024
American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region #20012
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$464K2017
Community Health Charities of America (cfc Nat'l)
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$456K2017
St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$446K2017
Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore
DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$413K2023
Anne Arundel County Partnership for Childrenyouth&families
Designated and/or granted in support of agency programs
Annapolis, MD$406K2020
Project Plase Inc
DESIGNATED AND /OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
Baltimore, MD$396K2019

The United Way of Central Maryland Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$18.6M
2018$15.3M
2019$11.8M
2020$11.5M
2022$7.3M
2023$7.1M
2024$7.7M

How to apply for funding from The United Way of Central Maryland Inc

The United Way of Central Maryland 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 uwcm.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Central Maryland Inc

Does The United Way of Central Maryland Inc accept grant applications?
The United Way of Central Maryland 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 The United Way of Central Maryland Inc fund?
The United Way of Central Maryland Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The United Way of Central Maryland Inc give in grants?
The United Way of Central Maryland Inc reported $6.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $79.4M over 2,367 grants.
Where is The United Way of Central Maryland Inc located?
The United Way of Central Maryland Inc is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 520591543.
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About this profile. This page is built from The United Way of Central Maryland 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 The United Way of Central Maryland Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.