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United Way of New York City

New York, New York  ·  EIN 132617681  ·  Private foundation

United Way of New York City is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $42.3M in annual giving against $45.5M in assets. This page documents the 1,199 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of New York City — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$42.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$45.5M
Total assets
1,199
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of New York City funds

United Way of New York City's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, immigrants & refugees.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of New York City, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Front Stream LLC
DONORS MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO UNITED WAY OF NYC BUT DESIGNATES PART OR ALL OF THE CONTRIBUTION TO ANOTHER NOT-FOR PROFIT. THE FUNDS GO TO TH
Reston, VA$14.9M2019
Front Stream LLC
DONORS MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO UNITED WAY OF NYC BUT DESIGNATES PART OR ALL OF THE CONTRIBUTION TO ANOTHER NOT-FOR PROFIT. THE FUNDS GO TO TH
Reston, VA$12.8M2020
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP), EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP), AND NOURISH NY ARE UWNYCS LARGEST PROGRAM
Clifton, NJ$9.5M2024
Justice Innovation Inc
ATLAS IS COMPRISED OF THREE PROGRAMS: ATLAS FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY, ATLAS INNOVATION FUND, AND ATLAS HOPE (HEALING, OPPORTUNITY, PROGRESS
New York, NY$7.9M2024
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP) - HPNAP HELPS ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN N
Clifton, NJ$5.9M2022
Justice Innovation Inc
ATLAS/ONS - LED BY UWNYC AND ONS, ATLAS WILL WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH UWNYCS EXTENSIVE LIST OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBO) TO PROV
New York, NY$5.5M2023
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP) - HPNAP HELPS ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN N
Clifton, NJ$5.0M2023
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP) - HPNAP HELPS ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN N
Clifton, NJ$4.5M2018
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP) - HPNAP HELPS ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN N
Clifton, NJ$4.2M2017
Rising Ground Inc
ATLAS IS COMPRISED OF THREE PROGRAMS: ATLAS FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY, ATLAS INNOVATION FUND, AND ATLAS HOPE (HEALING, OPPORTUNITY, PROGRESS
Yonkers, NY$4.2M2024
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP) - HPNAP HELPS ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN N
Clifton, NJ$3.5M2020
Driscoll Foods
HUNGER PREVENTION NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPNAP) - HPNAP HELPS ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN N
Clifton, NJ$3.4M2019
The Legal Aid Society
ATLAS IS COMPRISED OF THREE PROGRAMS: ATLAS FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY, ATLAS INNOVATION FUND, AND ATLAS HOPE (HEALING, OPPORTUNITY, PROGRESS
New York, NY$3.2M2024
Empass Medical Services Pa
PREVENTATIVE ACCESS CARE PROGRAM-UWNYC RECENTLY ESTABLISHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH MOBILE HEALTH PROVIDER VIP STARNETWORK AND THE NEW YORK STATE
New York, NY$2.3M2024
Rising Ground Inc
ATLAS/ONS - LED BY UWNYC AND ONS, ATLAS WILL WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH UWNYCS EXTENSIVE LIST OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBO) TO PROV
Yonkers, NY$2.2M2023

United Way of New York City giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$28.2M
2018$27.4M
2019$40.2M
2020$41.0M
2022$30.6M
2023$40.5M
2024$55.9M

How to apply for funding from United Way of New York City

United Way of New York City'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 unitedwaynyc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of New York City

Does United Way of New York City accept grant applications?
United Way of New York City'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 New York City fund?
United Way of New York City's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Front Stream LLC, Front Stream LLC, Driscoll Foods. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of New York City give in grants?
United Way of New York City reported $42.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $263.8M over 1,199 grants.
Where is United Way of New York City located?
United Way of New York City is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132617681.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of New York City'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 New York City. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.