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United Way of Jackson County

Jackson, Michigan  ·  EIN 381368341  ·  Private foundation

Based in Jackson, Michigan, United Way of Jackson County has awarded $2.2M across 70 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2022. Its largest grant on record went to Family Services and Family Aid. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$8.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.1M
Total assets
70
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What United Way of Jackson County funds

United Way of Jackson County's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Family Services and Family Aid
COUNSELING
Jackson, MI$120K2018
Family Services and Family Aid
COUNSELING
Jackson, MI$108K2020
Family Services & Childrens Aid
CONSELING
Jackson, MI$105K2017
Child Care Network
CHILD CARE SCHOOL
Ann Arbor, MI$73K2017
Legal Services of South East Michig
HOMELINESS PREVENTION
Ann Arbor, MI$65K2018
Aware
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Jackson, MI$65K2018
Aware
HOMELESSNESS PREVENT
Jackson, MI$63K2017
Legal Services of Se Michigan
HOMELESSNESS PREVETI
Ann Arbor, MI$63K2017
Legal Services of South East Michig
HOMELINESS PREVENTION
Ann Arbor, MI$58K2020
Aware
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Jackson, MI$58K2020
Central Michigan 2-1-1Jackson, MI$58K2018
Central Michigan 2-1-1
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Jackson, MI$54K2017
The Salvation Army
HOMELESSNESS PREVENT
Jackson, MI$50K2017
Child Care Network
CHILD CARE SCHOOL
Ann Arbor, MI$50K2018
Family Services and Family Aid
COUNSELING
Jackson, MI$48K2022

United Way of Jackson County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$731K
2018$656K
2020$556K
2022$301K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Jackson County

United Way of Jackson 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.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Jackson County

Does United Way of Jackson County accept grant applications?
United Way of Jackson 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 Jackson County fund?
United Way of Jackson County's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Family Services and Family Aid, Family Services and Family Aid, Family Services & Childrens Aid. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Jackson County give in grants?
United Way of Jackson County reported $8.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 70 grants.
Where is United Way of Jackson County located?
United Way of Jackson County is based in Jackson, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381368341.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Jackson County'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 Jackson County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.