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United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042382233  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $40.8M in grants paid and $61.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,609 individual grants from this funder — $153.1M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$40.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$61.5M
Total assets
2,609
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc funds

United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), housing & homelessness, k-12 education, and related causes.

Community ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Housing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Worcester Community Housing Resources
Community Impact
$2.0M2023
Neighborworks Housing Solutions
Community Impact
$1.5M2023
United Way Worldwide
Community Impact
Pittsburgh, PA$1.3M2022
For Kids Only Afterschool
Community Impact
Winthrop, MA$985K2022
Catholic Charities - Boston
Community Impact
South Boston, MA$955K2020
For Kids Only Afterschool
Community Impact
$946K2023
United Way of Central Massachusetts
Community Impact
Worcester, MA$941K2022
Granite United Way
Community Impact
Manchester, NH$883K2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Community Impact
Boston, MA$882K2017
Community Teamwork Inc
Community Impact
$858K2023
Catholic Charities - Boston
Community Impact
South Boston, MA$856K2017
Dm Renaissance Development LLC
Community Impact
$854K2023
Catholic Charities - Boston
Community Impact
South Boston, MA$809K2022
Catholic Charities - Boston
Community Impact
South Boston, MA$781K2018
Family Access of Newton
Community Impact
Newton, MA$745K2020

United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$23.5M
2018$22.3M
2019$18.6M
2020$24.5M
2022$36.2M
2023$28.1M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc

United Way of Massachusetts Bay 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 unitedwaymassbay.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc

Does United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Massachusetts Bay 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 Massachusetts Bay Inc fund?
United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Worcester Community Housing Resources, Neighborworks Housing Solutions, United Way Worldwide. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc give in grants?
United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc reported $40.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $153.1M over 2,609 grants.
Where is United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc located?
United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042382233.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Massachusetts Bay 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 Massachusetts Bay Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.