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United Way of East Central Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa  ·  EIN 420861239  ·  Private foundation

United Way of East Central Iowa is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.5M in annual giving against $19.5M in assets. This page documents the 349 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of East Central Iowa — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$19.5M
Total assets
349
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of East Central Iowa funds

United Way of East Central Iowa's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid.

Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Waypoint Services
PROGRAM FUNDING: INCOME
Cedar Rapids, IA$601K2020
Waypoint Services for Women Children & Families
PROGRAM FUNDING: INCOME
Cedar Rapids, IA$601K2018
Housing Fund of Linn County
DISASTER RESPONSE
Cedar Rapids, IA$546K2021
Foundation 2
PROGRAM FUNDING: HEALTH
Cedar Rapids, IA$521K2018
Foundation 2
PROGRAM FUNDING: INCOME
Cedar Rapids, IA$521K2020
Aging Services Inc
PROGRAM FUNDING: HEALTH
Cedar Rapids, IA$500K2020
Aging Services Inc
PROGRAM FUNDING: HEALTH
Cedar Rapids, IA$500K2018
Horizons a Family Service Alliance
PROGRAM FUNDING: HEALTH
Cedar Rapids, IA$495K2018
Area Substance Abuse Council
PROGRAM FUNDING: HEALTH
Cedar Rapids, IA$486K2020
Waypoint Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT
Cedar Rapids, IA$456K2021
Horizons a Family Service Alliance
PROGRAM FUNDING: INCOME
Cedar Rapids, IA$445K2020
Area Substance Abuse Council
PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT
Cedar Rapids, IA$364K2021
Waypoint Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT
Cedar Rapids, IA$351K2023
Foundation 2
PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT
Cedar Rapids, IA$335K2021
Area Substance Abuse Council
PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT
Cedar Rapids, IA$322K2023

United Way of East Central Iowa giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$6.1M
2020$5.8M
2021$5.2M
2023$3.4M
2024$3.3M
2025$3.2M

How to apply for funding from United Way of East Central Iowa

United Way of East Central Iowa'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 uweci.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of East Central Iowa

Does United Way of East Central Iowa accept grant applications?
United Way of East Central Iowa'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 East Central Iowa fund?
United Way of East Central Iowa's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Waypoint Services, Waypoint Services for Women Children & Families, Housing Fund of Linn County. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of East Central Iowa give in grants?
United Way of East Central Iowa reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.1M over 349 grants.
Where is United Way of East Central Iowa located?
United Way of East Central Iowa is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 420861239.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of East Central Iowa'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 East Central Iowa. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.