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United Way of Dane County Inc

Madison, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 390817532  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Dane County Inc is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.2M in annual giving against $24.9M in assets. This page documents the 913 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Dane County Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.9M
Total assets
913
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of Dane County Inc funds

United Way of Dane County Inc's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Faith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
YWCA of Madison
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.3M2018
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2023
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2020
YWCA of Madison
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2019
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2022
YWCA of Madison
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2017
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2024
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2017
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.2M2018
Rise Wisconsin
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$1.1M2019
Community Health Charities of Wisconsin
Donor Designation for General Support
West Allis, WI$899K2018
YWCA of Madison
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$895K2023
Community Health Charities of Wisconsin
Donor Designation for General Support
West Allis, WI$890K2017
YWCA of Madison
Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
Madison, WI$865K2020
Community Health Charities of Wisconsin
Donor Designation for General Support
Baltimore, MD$863K2020

United Way of Dane County Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$13.8M
2018$13.3M
2019$13.3M
2020$14.0M
2022$12.1M
2023$11.9M
2024$11.4M

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

United Way of Dane 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 unitedwaydanecounty.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Dane County Inc

Does United Way of Dane County Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Dane 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 Dane County Inc fund?
United Way of Dane County Inc's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include YWCA of Madison, Rise Wisconsin, Rise Wisconsin. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Dane County Inc give in grants?
United Way of Dane County Inc reported $16.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $89.7M over 913 grants.
Where is United Way of Dane County Inc located?
United Way of Dane County Inc is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 390817532.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Dane 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 Dane County Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.