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United Way of King County

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 910565555  ·  Private foundation

United Way of King County is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $46.9M in annual giving against $79.5M in assets. This page documents the 2,044 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of King County — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$46.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$79.5M
Total assets
2,044
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of King County funds

United Way of King County's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
PROGRAMMATIC INVESTMENT & DESIGNATED GIFT
Seattle, WA$10.6M2022
Wellspring Family Services
PROGRAMMATIC INVESTMENT
Seattle, WA$6.4M2022
Paid by Fiscal Agent
DESIGNATED GIFT
Seattle, WA$6.2M2020
Urban League of Metropolitan
PROG INVST & DESG GIFTS
Seattle, WA$3.8M2020
Wellspring Family Services
PROG INVST & DESG GIFTS
Seattle, WA$3.2M2020
Neighborhood House
PROGRAMMATIC INVESTMENT
Seattle, WA$3.0M2022
Good Shepherd Youth Outreach
PROGRAMATIC INVESTMENT
Federal Way, WA$2.9M2024
Univ of Wa Foundation
Prog Invst & Desig Gifts
Seattle, WA$2.4M2017
Neighborhood House
PROGRAMATIC INVESTMENT
Seattle, WA$2.3M2023
Univ of Wa Foundation
PROG INVST & DESIG GIFTS
Seattle, WA$2.0M2018
Safeway Inc
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2020
Neighborhood House
PROG INVST & DESG GIFTS
Seattle, WA$2.0M2020
Interaction Transition
PROGRAMATIC INVESTMENT
Seattle, WA$1.9M2024
Neighborhood House
PROG INVST & DESG GIFTS
Seattle, WA$1.5M2019
Neighborhood House
PROG INVST & DESIG GIFTS
Seattle, WA$1.5M2018

United Way of King County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$41.6M
2018$36.0M
2019$33.0M
2020$45.6M
2022$46.3M
2023$35.5M
2024$21.7M

How to apply for funding from United Way of King County

United Way of King 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 uwkc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of King County

Does United Way of King County accept grant applications?
United Way of King 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 King County fund?
United Way of King County's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Wellspring Family Services, Paid by Fiscal Agent. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of King County give in grants?
United Way of King County reported $46.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $259.6M over 2,044 grants.
Where is United Way of King County located?
United Way of King County is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 910565555.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of King 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 King County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.