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United Way Association of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570515275  ·  Private foundation

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, United Way Association of South Carolina has awarded $32.2M across 156 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Uw of the Lowcountry. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.4M
Total assets
156
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way Association of South Carolina funds

United Way Association of South Carolina's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, faith-based, health care, higher education, mental health.

Environment & ConservationFaith-BasedHealth CareHigher EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities.

black communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way Association of South Carolina, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Uw of the Lowcountry
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Beaufort, SC$1.4M2022
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
North Charleston, SC$1.0M2022
Trident Uw
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
North Charleston, SC$993K2022
City Year Columbia
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$805K2023
Lakelands Uw
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Greenwood, SC$719K2022
South Carolina Legal Services
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Greenville, SC$650K2022
South Carolina First Steps
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Columbia, SC$580K2023
Uw of Greenville County
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Greenville, SC$576K2023
Uw of Pickens County
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Easley, SC$550K2022
City Year Columbia
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$533K2024
Uw of Piedmont
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Spartanburg, SC$517K2022
Sc State Conference NAACP
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Columbia, SC$500K2022
City of Rock Hill
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Rock Hill, SC$500K2022
Black River Uw
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Georgetown, SC$452K2022
Uw of Kershaw County
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Camden, SC$449K2022

United Way Association of South Carolina giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.1M
2019$2.5M
2020$2.8M
2022$13.6M
2023$6.0M
2024$4.2M

How to apply for funding from United Way Association of South Carolina

United Way Association of South Carolina'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 uwasc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way Association of South Carolina

Does United Way Association of South Carolina accept grant applications?
United Way Association of South Carolina'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 Way Association of South Carolina fund?
United Way Association of South Carolina's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Uw of the Lowcountry, South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development, Trident Uw. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way Association of South Carolina give in grants?
United Way Association of South Carolina reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.2M over 156 grants.
Where is United Way Association of South Carolina located?
United Way Association of South Carolina is based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570515275.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way Association of South Carolina'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 Way Association of South Carolina. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.