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United Way of Central Carolinas Inc

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 560529948  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Central Carolinas Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $24.5M in grants paid and $27.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 912 individual grants from this funder — $70.3M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$24.5M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$27.8M
Total assets
912
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of Central Carolinas Inc funds

United Way of Central Carolinas Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Housing Collaborative
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTRESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO ACHIEVE CONTRACTED OUTCOMES
Charlotte, NC$2.9M2023
Housing Collaborative
RESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO ACHIEVE CONTRACTED OUTCOMES
Charlotte, NC$1.6M2024
Salvation Army - Charlotte Area Command
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$1.3M2019
Salvation Army - Charlotte Area Command
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$1.2M2018
Socialserve
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; RESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO ADVANCE CONTRACTED OUTCOMES
Charlotte, NC$1.1M2022
YWCA Central Carolinas
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$834K2019
Salvation Army - Charlotte Area Command
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS; RESTRICTED PROGRAM FUNDING TO ADVANCE CONTRACTED OUTCOMES; DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Charlotte, NC$770K2022
Young Women's Christian Association of the Central Carolinas Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$735K2018
Safe Alliance Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$698K2019
Child Care Resources Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$687K2019
Communities in Schools of Charlotte-mecklenburg Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$666K2019
Child Care Resources Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$635K2018
Safe Alliance Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$623K2018
Care Ring Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$600K2019
Communities in Schools of Charlotte-mecklenburg Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED (AND 3RD PARTY) FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM OPERATING COST
Charlotte, NC$596K2018

United Way of Central Carolinas Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$16.5M
2019$17.4M
2022$12.9M
2023$13.0M
2024$10.6M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Central Carolinas Inc

United Way of Central Carolinas 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 unitedwaygreaterclt.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Carolinas Inc

Does United Way of Central Carolinas Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Central Carolinas 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 Way of Central Carolinas Inc fund?
United Way of Central Carolinas Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Housing Collaborative, Housing Collaborative, Salvation Army - Charlotte Area Command. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Central Carolinas Inc give in grants?
United Way of Central Carolinas Inc reported $24.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $70.3M over 912 grants.
Where is United Way of Central Carolinas Inc located?
United Way of Central Carolinas Inc is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 560529948.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Central Carolinas 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 Way of Central Carolinas Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.