United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 300200478 · Private foundation
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $37.7M in grants paid and $25.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,283 individual grants from this funder — $189.5M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc funds
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5.5M | 2023 |
| Austin Coming Together PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3.7M | 2024 |
| Uw-mccormick Partnership PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3.3M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at liveunitedchicago.org.
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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
- Does United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc accept grant applications?
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc fund?
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Robert R Mccormick Foundation, Austin Coming Together, Uw-mccormick Partnership. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc give in grants?
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc reported $37.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $189.5M over 2,283 grants.
- Where is United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc located?
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 300200478.
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