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The United Way of Lee County Inc

Fort Myers, Florida  ·  EIN 591005169  ·  Private foundation

The United Way of Lee County Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $13.5M in grants paid and $11.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 666 individual grants from this funder — $60.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$13.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.5M
Total assets
666
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The United Way of Lee County Inc funds

The United Way of Lee County Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), faith-based, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Family Initiative
Allocation for General Support
Cape Coral, FL$655K2023
Centerstone of Florida
Allocation for General Support
Nashville, TN$595K2023
Abuse Counseling and Treatment (act)
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$586K2024
Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glades the
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$487K2022
The Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glades
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$485K2018
Community Cooperative
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$456K2023
Abuse Counseling and Treatment (act)
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$454K2022
Healthy Start of Southwest Florida
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$451K2022
The Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glades
Annual allocation for general support
Fort Myers, FL$442K2017
Abuse Counseling and Treatment (act)
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$436K2023
Quality Life Center
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$432K2023
Community Cooperative
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$426K2022
Lee County Legal Aid Society
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$424K2023
Midwest Food Bank
Allocation for General Support
Fort Myers, FL$418K2023
Meals of Hope
Allocation for General Support
Naples, FL$415K2022

The United Way of Lee County Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.5M
2018$6.8M
2020$6.2M
2021$6.4M
2022$11.3M
2023$13.9M
2024$9.1M

How to apply for funding from The United Way of Lee County Inc

The United Way of Lee County 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.

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Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Lee County Inc

Does The United Way of Lee County Inc accept grant applications?
The United Way of Lee County 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 Lee County Inc fund?
The United Way of Lee County Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Family Initiative, Centerstone of Florida, Abuse Counseling and Treatment (act). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The United Way of Lee County Inc give in grants?
The United Way of Lee County Inc reported $13.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $60.3M over 666 grants.
Where is The United Way of Lee County Inc located?
The United Way of Lee County Inc is based in Fort Myers, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 591005169.
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About this profile. This page is built from The United Way of Lee County 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 Lee County Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.