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United Way of Northeast Kentucky

Ashland, Kentucky  ·  EIN 616000060  ·  Private foundation

Based in Ashland, Kentucky, United Way of Northeast Kentucky has awarded $2.9M across 125 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Various Or to 5000. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$506K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.1M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What United Way of Northeast Kentucky funds

United Way of Northeast Kentucky's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population.

childrenhomeless population

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Various Or to 5000
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Ashland, KY$89K2017
Various Or to 5000
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Ashland, KY$89K2019
Various Or to 5000
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Ashland, KY$81K2018
Salvation Army
UTIL/RENTAL ASISTNCE
Ashland, KY$71K2020
Uw - River Cities
INCRSE CARE CAPACITY
Huntington, WV$69K2019
Ashland Community Kitchen
FOOD FOR HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$60K2020
Cares
ASSIST HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$58K2020
Various Or to 5000
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Ashland, KY$56K2022
Ashland Community Kitchen
FOOD FOR HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$55K2019
Salvation Army
UTIL/RENTAL ASISTNCE
Ashland, KY$55K2021
Cares
ASSIST HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$55K2021
Ashland Community Kitchen
FOOD FOR HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$55K2021
Cares
ASSIST HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$55K2019
Ashland Community Kitchen
FOOD FOR HOMELESS
Ashland, KY$55K2018
Various Or to 5000
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Ashland, KY$55K2020

United Way of Northeast Kentucky giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$359K
2018$413K
2019$550K
2020$556K
2021$416K
2022$225K
2023$338K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Northeast Kentucky

United Way of Northeast Kentucky'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.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northeast Kentucky

Does United Way of Northeast Kentucky accept grant applications?
United Way of Northeast Kentucky'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 Northeast Kentucky fund?
United Way of Northeast Kentucky's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Various Or to 5000, Various Or to 5000, Various Or to 5000. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Northeast Kentucky give in grants?
United Way of Northeast Kentucky reported $506K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 125 grants.
Where is United Way of Northeast Kentucky located?
United Way of Northeast Kentucky is based in Ashland, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 616000060.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Northeast Kentucky'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 Northeast Kentucky. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.