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United Way of Chester County Inc

Exton, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 232131877  ·  Private foundation

Based in Exton, Pennsylvania, United Way of Chester County Inc has awarded $7.7M across 332 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$2.5M
Total assets
332
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Chester County Inc funds

United Way of Chester County Inc's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (BBBS SEPA) PROVIDES AT-RISK YOUTH IN CHESTER COUNTY WITH VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS AND BIG
Philadelphia, PA$197K2018
Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (BBBS SEPA) PROVIDES AT-RISK YOUTH IN CHESTER COUNTY WITH VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS AND BIG
Philadelphia, PA$190K2019
Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (BBBS SEPA) PROVIDES AT-RISK YOUTH IN CHESTER COUNTY WITH VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS AND BIG
Philadelphia, PA$178K2020
Open Hearth Inc
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Spring City, PA$165K2024
Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Philadelphia, PA$129K2021
Life Transforming Ministries
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Coatesville, PA$117K2024
Aidan's Heart Foundation
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Downingtown, PA$109K2023
Open Hearth Inc
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Spring City, PA$100K2023
Life Transforming Ministries
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Coatesville, PA$92K2023
Open Hearth Inc
JUMPSTART- THE ONLY CAR DONATION PROGRAM THAT ACTUALLY GIVES DONATED CARS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM FOR TRANSPORTATION TO WORK OR MEDICAL CARE
Spring City, PA$90K2020
Community Volunteers in Medicine
CVIM PROVIDES ACCESS TO DENTAL SERVICE IN CHESTER COUNTY TO THE UNINSURED WORKING POOR WHO HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN FOR PREVENTATIVE AND RESTOR
West Chester, PA$79K2018
Family Service of Chester County
RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM- LINKS INDIVIDUALS AGE 55+ WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE WITH AREA
West Chester, PA$77K2018
Chester County Oic
ADULT BASIC LITERACY EDUCATION (ABLE) PROVIDES LITERACY (ACADEMIC AND WORKPLACE) TO ADULTS (AGE 16 AND ABOVE). ABLE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO
West Chester, PA$76K2018
Open Hearth Inc
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Spring City, PA$76K2021
West Chester Area Day Care Center
DAY CARE CENTER -TO PROVIDE A QUALITY, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS CHILDREN EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, AND P
West Chester, PA$71K2018

United Way of Chester County Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.8M
2019$1.5M
2020$1.2M
2021$739K
2023$1.3M
2024$605K
2025$548K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Chester County Inc

United Way of Chester County 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 unitedwaychestercounty.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Chester County Inc

Does United Way of Chester County Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Chester County 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 Chester County Inc fund?
United Way of Chester County Inc's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania, Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania, Big Brothersbig Sisters Southeastern Pennslyvania. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Chester County Inc give in grants?
United Way of Chester County Inc reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 332 grants.
Where is United Way of Chester County Inc located?
United Way of Chester County Inc is based in Exton, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 232131877.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Chester County 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 Chester County Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.