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United Way of Central Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 351007590  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Central Indiana Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $40.1M in grants paid and $243.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,464 individual grants from this funder — $231.8M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$40.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$243.2M
Total assets
2,464
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Central Indiana Inc funds

United Way of Central Indiana Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, criminal justice, faith-based (christian), higher education, k-12 education.

Community ImprovementCriminal JusticeFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationK-12 Education

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 United Way of Central Indiana Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$2.7M2020
Edna Martin Christian Center
PROGRAM AND/OR OPERATING SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$2.4M2021
Second Helpings Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$2.0M2020
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
General Support
Indianapolis, IN$2.0M2018
John H Boner Community Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$2.0M2020
Edna Martin Christian Center Inc
General Support
Indianapolis, IN$1.8M2018
Damien Center the
Program and/or operating support
Indianapolis, IN$1.7M2025
Volunteers of America Indiana
General Support
Indianapolis, IN$1.7M2018
Edna Martin Christian Center Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$1.7M2020
The John H Boner Community Center Inc
Donor Choice
Indianapolis, IN$1.5M2023
Families First
GENERAL SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$1.5M2020
Martin Luther King Multi-service Center Indianapolis Inc
PROGRAM AND/OR OPERATING SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$1.4M2021
Damien Center
Donor Choice
Indianapolis, IN$1.4M2023
Midwest Food Bank
GENERAL SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$1.4M2020
John H Boner Community Center
General Support
Indianapolis, IN$1.3M2018

United Way of Central Indiana Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$42.6M
2020$60.1M
2021$38.2M
2023$32.7M
2024$28.3M
2025$29.9M

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

United Way of Central Indiana 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 uwci.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Indiana Inc

Does United Way of Central Indiana Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Central Indiana 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 Indiana Inc fund?
United Way of Central Indiana Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc, Edna Martin Christian Center, Second Helpings Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Central Indiana Inc give in grants?
United Way of Central Indiana Inc reported $40.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $231.8M over 2,464 grants.
Where is United Way of Central Indiana Inc located?
United Way of Central Indiana Inc is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351007590.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Central Indiana 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 Indiana Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.