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United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc

Worcester, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042104017  ·  Private foundation

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc has awarded $19.8M across 674 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Greater Worcester Community. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.0M
Total assets
674
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc funds

United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidLgbtq Rights

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

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Worcester Community
PROGRAM OPERATING
Worcester, MA$1.3M2020
Worcester Community Action Council
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT
Worcester, MA$405K2023
United Way of North Central Massachusetts
PROGRAM GRANT
Fitchburg, MA$400K2023
YMCA of Central Massachusetts
OTHER GRANT(S)
Worcester, MA$339K2022
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
OTHER GRANT(S)
Worcester, MA$338K2022
United Way of North Central Massachusetts
OTHER GRANT(S)
Fitchburg, MA$232K2022
Worcester Community Action Council
OTHER GRANT(S)
Worcester, MA$221K2022
Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center
OTHER GRANT(S)
Roxbury, MA$213K2022
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
YOUTHCONNECT
Worcester, MA$205K2022
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
PROGRAM GRANT
Worcester, MA$205K2023
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
PROGRAM OPERATING
Worcester, MA$205K2020
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
PROGRAM OPERATING
Worcester, MA$205K2019
Ansaar of Worcester Inc
OTHER GRANT(S)
Shrewsbury, MA$192K2022
Ascentria Care Alliance
OTHER GRANT(S)
Worcester, MA$182K2022
United Way of North Central Massachusetts
PROGRAM GRANT
Fitchburg, MA$167K2023

United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$3.1M
2020$4.1M
2022$6.5M
2023$6.2M

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

United Way of Central Massachusetts 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 unitedwaycm.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc

Does United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Central Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Inc fund?
United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Greater Worcester Community, Worcester Community Action Council, United Way of North Central Massachusetts. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc give in grants?
United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.8M over 674 grants.
Where is United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc located?
United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042104017.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Central Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.