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United Way of Monterey County

Monterey, California  ·  EIN 941322169  ·  Private foundation

Based in Monterey, California, United Way of Monterey County has awarded $52.5M across 25 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Detailed Schedule Attached. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$13.5M
Total assets
25
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Monterey County funds

United Way of Monterey County's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education.

Community ImprovementEducation

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Detailed Schedule Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Various, CA$38.3M2022
Detailed Schedule Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Various, CA$8.6M2023
Detailed Schedule Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Various, CA$4.6M2021
Door to Hope
FFN CAPACITY BUILDING
Salinas, CA$175K2025
Monterey Bay Economic Partner
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
Marina, CA$100K2018
Community Action Partnership
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
San Luis Obispo, CA$96K2020
Community Action Partnership
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
San Luis Obispo, CA$75K2018
Alisal Union School District
FURNISH BUCKHORN LEARNING CENTER
Salinas, CA$75K2025
Catholic Charities Diocese
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
Seaside, CA$65K2018
Goodwill Central Coast
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
Salinas, CA$60K2018
Goodwill Central Coast
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
Salinas, CA$50K2020
California American Water
SEE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL
Pacific Grove, CA$31K2020
Central Coast Energy Services
RENT, UTILITY AND WATER ASSISTANCE
Watsonville, CA$31K2025
Action Counsil of Monterey Co
CAL EITC OUTREACH
Salinas, CA$30K2025
Hartnell College Foundation
CALKIDS MARKETING & OUTREACH
Salinas, CA$28K2025

United Way of Monterey County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$363K
2020$232K
2021$4.6M
2022$38.3M
2023$8.6M
2025$373K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Monterey County

United Way of Monterey 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 unitedwaymcca.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Monterey County

Does United Way of Monterey County accept grant applications?
United Way of Monterey 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 Monterey County fund?
United Way of Monterey County's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Detailed Schedule Attached, Detailed Schedule Attached, Detailed Schedule Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Monterey County give in grants?
United Way of Monterey County reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.5M over 25 grants.
Where is United Way of Monterey County located?
United Way of Monterey County is based in Monterey, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941322169.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Monterey 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 Monterey County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.