United Way of El Paso County
El Paso, Texas · EIN 741291051 · Private foundation
United Way of El Paso County is a private foundation based in El Paso, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $8.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 183 individual grants from this funder — $6.6M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.
What United Way of El Paso County funds
United Way of El Paso County's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, veterans, youth pop.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of El Paso County, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region TEEN LEADERSHIP, SARA MCKNIGHT TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER AND CHILD CARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES | El Paso, TX | $152K | 2018 |
| Project Vida HEALTH SERVICES,ROOTS & WINGS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, CHAMIZAL PROSPERITY | El Paso, TX | $126K | 2019 |
| YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region TEEN LEADERSHIP, SARA MCKNIGHT TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER AND CHILD CARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES | El Paso, TX | $121K | 2019 |
| Project Vida HOMELESS PREVENTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | El Paso, TX | $120K | 2025 |
| Project Vida ROOTS & WINGS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, MICROENTERPRISE TECHNICAL ASSI | El Paso, TX | $117K | 2021 |
| Opportunity Center for the Homeless MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DAY RESOURCE CENTER/EMERGENCY NIGHT SHELTER, CENTRALIZED FEEDING PROGRAM | El Paso, TX | $116K | 2018 |
| Project Vida HEALTH SERVICES,ROOTS & WINGS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, CHAMIZAL PROSPERITY | El Paso, TX | $114K | 2018 |
| Project Vida ROOTS & WINGS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | El Paso, TX | $110K | 2023 |
| Opportunity Center for the Homeless MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DAY RESOURCE CENTER/EMERGENCY NIGHT SHELTER, CENTRALIZED FEEDING PROGRAM | El Paso, TX | $100K | 2019 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger MOBILE FOOD BANK | El Paso, TX | $96K | 2021 |
| Center Against Family Violence FAMILY RESOURCE CTR, SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN | El Paso, TX | $91K | 2018 |
| YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, LIFT (LEARN INVEST FOCUS TRAIN) | El Paso, TX | $85K | 2021 |
| Child Crisis Center of El Paso FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS NURSERY | El Paso, TX | $84K | 2018 |
| Center Against Family Violence FAMILY RESOURCE CTR, SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN | El Paso, TX | $84K | 2019 |
| Project Vida ROOTS & WINGS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | El Paso, TX | $78K | 2024 |
United Way of El Paso County giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from United Way of El Paso County
United Way of El Paso County'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 unitedwayelpaso.org.
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- Does United Way of El Paso County accept grant applications?
- United Way of El Paso County'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 El Paso County fund?
- United Way of El Paso County's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region, Project Vida, YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does United Way of El Paso County give in grants?
- United Way of El Paso County reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 183 grants.
- Where is United Way of El Paso County located?
- United Way of El Paso County is based in El Paso, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 741291051.
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