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United Negro College Fund Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 131624241  ·  Private foundation

United Negro College Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $103.4M in grants paid and $532.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 299 individual grants from this funder — $480.8M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$103.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$532.3M
Total assets
299
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Negro College Fund Inc funds

United Negro College Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Negro College Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
San Francisco, CA$29.3M2018
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
special event
San Francisco, CA$25.4M2019
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Grants & Scholarships
San Francisco, CA$22.5M2020
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fu
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, DC$15.4M2018
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fu
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, DC$12.1M2019
American Indian Graduate Center Scholars
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Albuquerque, NM$11.3M2018
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
San Francisco, CA$10.7M2022
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fu
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, DC$9.2M2020
American Indian Graduate Center Scholars
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN
Albuquerque, NM$8.9M2019
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
San Francisco, CA$8.1M2023
Spelman College
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN
Atlanta, GA$7.9M2022
Clark Atlanta University
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, TECH ASSIST, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN
Atlanta, GA$7.8M2022
Xavier University
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN
New Orleans, LA$6.8M2022
Claflin University
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN
Orangeburg, SC$6.2M2022
American Indian Graduate Center Scholars
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN
Albuquerque, NM$5.8M2020

United Negro College Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$85.8M
2019$75.6M
2020$66.5M
2022$83.5M
2023$56.0M
2024$59.2M
2025$54.1M

How to apply for funding from United Negro College Fund Inc

United Negro College Fund 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 uncf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Negro College Fund Inc

Does United Negro College Fund Inc accept grant applications?
United Negro College Fund 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 United Negro College Fund Inc fund?
United Negro College Fund Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Negro College Fund Inc give in grants?
United Negro College Fund Inc reported $103.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $480.8M over 299 grants.
Where is United Negro College Fund Inc located?
United Negro College Fund Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131624241.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Negro College Fund 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 United Negro College Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.